Human exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants has increased exponentially over the last three decades and recent studies have linked this exposure with…
Canada Energy Partners Inc. has announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent for the sale of its Portage a-20-D Water Disposal Well in…
Earlier this week, Statistics Canada released the results from the latest Industrial Water Survey (2015), which shows an overall decrease of water use nationally. The…
At the directive of the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) has assembled a new expert panel to examine the top climate…
In a major nod to the quality of Canadian beef, McDonald’s Canada announced today that it will be the first company to serve Canadian beef from certified…
SaskWater’s 2017–18 annual report has outlined the corporation’s finances throughout the year and demonstrated how SaskWater is meeting its mandate. “This past year, SaskWater has…
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has joined the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo and the City of Toronto to launch a pilot Toronto Home…
Stormwater retention ponds aren’t a significant source of the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide emissions. This according to a new study, Sediment chemistry of urban stormwater ponds…
Eighty eight percent of respondents believe protecting the Great Lakes is highly important and are willing to pay more to ensure their restoration, according to…
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick have announced seven new infrastructure projects for the City of Saint John. Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for…
As part of their ongoing commitment to improving collaboration on land use planning initiatives, the Government of Yukon and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in have agreed to…
At the end of June, the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Agency, supported by the African Development Bank, the Regional Economic Communities, and other…
What we do on the land surface can have a significant impact on groundwater below. Although nitrate contamination of groundwater used for drinking water is…
A study jointly conducted by Ocean Wise and Metro Vancouver, and published in the scientific journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, found microplastics shed from laundered clothing a…
Aqua Q has announced the launch of its new corporate brand in Canada focused on smarter drainage solutions. The new brand reflects a change in strategic focus of division…
Researchers from the University of Helsinki have managed to accelerate the process of removing radioactive strontium from contaminated water using electrospun sodium titanate fibres. The…
British Columbia has released its 2018 report on the Crown Contaminated Sites Program (CCSP). The report was released on July 5th, 2018, and details work…
The Council of the Township of Centre Wellington has approved a resolution requesting that Ontario extend the province-wide moratorium on commercial water bottling until January…
Failure to limit global warming to the two degrees Celsius will lead to sea level rise and dire global economic consequences, new research has warned.…
Minister of Environment and Natural Resources for the Northwest Territories, Robert C. McLeod announced today that 12 new environmental monitoring and research projects are receiving…
The K’ómoks First Nation (KFN) and Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) are working towards an agreement that will provide greater cooperation in the management of…
This morning, Andrew Parsons, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, was joined by Danny Breen, Mayor of the City of St. John’s,…
Saskatchewan’s local leaders now have access to the new Municipal Peer Network to help them resolve conflict or complex issues. The new network connects municipal…
Kevin Fancey, president of Wolseley Canada Inc., announced the acquisition of AMRE Supply Company Limited, a market leading supplier of plumbing, HVAC, appliance, electrical and…