Thursday, March 26, 2026
Critical water main break continues to affect Calgary
CALGARY – City-wide water restrictions are expected to remain in place moving through the weekend and into next week, as the city continue repairing a…
Infrastructure
Water main breaks are rarely due to a single factor, new Concordia research finds
By Patrick Lejtenyi – Concordia Communications An analysis of failures across Canada signals a new way for utilities to assess risks to infrastructure MONTREAL, PQ…
Watson Lake to benefit from new wastewater lift system
WATSON LAKE, YT – The Town of Watson Lake will benefit from a new sewage lift station thanks to a combined investment of more than $5.1 million from the…
Calgary under Stage 4 water restriction after vital water main breaks
CALGARY, AB – The City of Calgary continues to work on repairing a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The break…
Water Security Agency Investing $1M in Water Infrastructure Projects in Northern Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency is working on key water infrastructure projects stretching from the Prince Albert to Meadow Lake regions. These projects are within three…
West Kelowna officially celebrates the opening of the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant
West Kelowna, B.C. – Together with the community, the Governments of Canada and British Columbia and the City of West Kelowna held a ribbon cutting…
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation celebrate groundbreaking for new water treatment plant
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation – Long-term, sustainable access to clean drinking water is coming to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with the construction of…
Niverville residents vote “no” to updating core water main
Niverville, MB – The Town of Niverville released the results of the Core Water Main proposed project survey. This survey, conducted between March 1st, 2024,…
Selkirk to expand water and wastewater utilities to service MMF lands
SELKIRK, MB – A tripartite agreement was signed in Selkirk today that will see the city provide water and wastewater services to Manitoba Métis Federation land…
York Region annual drinking water inspection receives top marks for fifth straight year
17,309 laboratory samples analyzed in 2023 with 24/7 monitoring, controls and a multi-barrier approach to protect drinking water and public health Newmarket – The Regional Municipality…
Alberta invests in water management infrastructure
Through Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is taking action to protect communities and vital water management infrastructure from the impacts of floods. RED DEER, AB –…
MPP Gates calls for immediate release of South Niagara Wastewater Project funds
QUEEN’S PARK — MPP Wayne Gates (Niagara Falls riding) called on the Premier to follow through on his commitment to fund the South Niagara Wastewater…
West Hants to receive water storage upgrade
WEST HANTS, NS – The Province of Nova Scotia is investing in new infrastructure that will benefit residents and business in West Hants Regional Municipality.…
Water Security Agency investing in key water infrastructure projects
Moose Jaw, Sask. – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is working to advance more than 60 key water infrastructure projects in 2024-25, with a focus…
ALTRA | SANEXEN wins the Water Sector Distinction Award from Réseau Environnement
MONTRÉAL – ALTRA | SANEXEN won today the Water Sector Distinction Award from Réseau Environnement. This award is presented to an organization working in the…
Cold Lake ready to build new $34M wastewater treatment plant
Cold Lake, AB – The Cold Lake Regional Utilities Commission has awarded a contract to build a new wastewater treatment plant. Shovels will hit the…
Pictou Country to receive wastewater upgrades
More wastewater upgrades in Pictou County will support growth in the community of Salem. “Pictou is a vibrant community with tremendous opportunity for continued growth…
Selkirk WWTP recognized with Red River Basin North Chapter Award
SELKIRK, Man. – The city’s wastewater treatment plant was honoured last month by the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) with the presentation of its North Chapter…
Kelowna to employ new technology to repair sanitary sewer
KELOWNA, BC – This week, the City of Kelowna will begin a $7-million project to repair 2.7 km of sanitary sewer pipe using an innovative…
WSA reports most reservoirs in province are full
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has provided an update on the status of Saskatchewan’s reservoirs. Overall, 33 out of 45 major reservoirs – nearly three…
North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program Construction to Continue
North Vancouver, BC – Construction on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program will begin again in earnest following the completion of a comprehensive review…
Partnership will boost water quality for Manitobans
NIVERVILLE, MB – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is loaning a combined up to $140 million to support five communities with water and wastewater infrastructure…
B.C. water infrastructure receives $98-million investment
LADYSMITH, BC – Communities across the province will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than…
OWSCA says it applauds Ford government’s commitment to water infrastructure
RICHMOND HILL, ON – The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association says it commends the Ford Government and the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) for their…