The International Joint Commission has released a new binational report assessing how water is being diverted and used across the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River basin,…
A new federal-provincial report finds that surface water in Alberta’s oil sands region is generally stable and safe, with some areas showing signs of improvement,…
Two Canadian not-for-profit organizations are joining forces to tackle plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Circular Materials, a national producer responsibility organization, has partnered with…
The federal and British Columbia governments, along with the Village of Lytton, are investing more than $7.5 million to upgrade the community’s wastewater treatment system,…
The City of Brandon in Manitoba is moving ahead with a new naturalized stormwater pond designed to reduce flood risk while creating additional public greenspace,…
The City of Vancouver is testing a trenchless construction technique to renew aging sewer pipes beneath Memorial West Park, aiming to reduce disruption to park…
The federal government and the Halifax Regional Municipality are investing more than $3.6 million to improve flood protection along Highway 2 in Fall River, a…
The Department of National Defence (DND) is providing an additional $29.9 million to support a temporary water treatment solution addressing PFAS contamination in Saguenay, bringing…
Southwestern British Columbia continues to deal with high water levels and flood-related impacts after heavy rainfall over the past week. Flood warnings remain in Fraser…
The Wheatley Water Treatment Plant is back in full operation after extensive rehabilitation work following a fire in September 2023, the Chatham-Kent Public Utilities Commission…
Peel Region has begun updating its Water and Wastewater Master Plan to guide long-term infrastructure planning for its lake-based systems, with public consultation underway this…
The federal government is contributing $1 million to restore a former industrial sawmill site in the K’ómoks Estuary on Vancouver Island, a project aimed at…
The federal government is adding more than $100 million to its ongoing effort to address PFAS contamination linked to historic military activities at 22 Wing/CFB…
The District of Hudson’s Hope and BC Hydro say work is progressing on a permanent upgrade to the community’s water treatment system, with a final…
The Shuswap Watershed Council has opened applications for its 2025–26 Water Quality Grant Program, offering up to $15,000 to support projects aimed at reducing nutrient…
Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Project has been named the 2025 Canadian Project of the Year by the Tunnelling Association of Canada.…
Health Canada has launched a new public dashboard that tracks drug use through wastewater sampling, a tool officials say will strengthen early-warning systems and support…
The Town of Riverview in New Brunswick has completed construction of a new naturalized stormwater pond in the Mill Creek area, a project supported by…
A new study from the University of Waterloo suggests shoreline erosion is a far more significant source of phosphorus to Lake Erie than previously understood,…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award, an annual honour recognizing exceptional leadership in advancing clean and safe drinking…
First Nations leaders in Alberta are voicing strong opposition to the provincial government’s proposed Water Amendment Act, saying the legislation threatens Treaty rights, water security…
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation has opened a new water treatment plant, marking a major step forward in improving long-term access to safe drinking water for…
A new national survey suggests Canadians overwhelmingly see freshwater as the country’s most important natural resource, but most don’t feel they know enough about it.…
Timmins city council has approved a 5.53 per cent increase to the 2026 water and wastewater budget, aligning with its 10-year financial plan and continuing…