Thursday, May 15, 2025
Municipal Water and Wastewater Key Energy Consumers
There is an enormous opportunity in the Province of Ontario, to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions through the municipal water sector. That is the…
News
Clearford Water Systems to Appoint New Chair
Clearford Water Systems Inc., a TSX Venture 50 Company, announced yesterday that Mr. Rod Bryden, its current chair, will not stand for re-election to the…
$131M for Rural Alberta Water & Wastewater Partnerships
More than $131 million from the Water for Life and the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership grant programs will support 29 water infrastructure projects across the…
More Than $22M for North Glengarry, Ont. Water Projects
The township of North Glengarry, Ontario, will receive $22.8 million in funding from the provincial and federal governments for water infrastructure projects. Francis Drouin, Member…
Modelling the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species in Great Lakes
Already, 2017 has seen increased vigilance from Canadian provinces with respect to aquatic invasive species (AIS). A new study released earlier this month tracked the spread…
Lead Pipe Replacement Work Begins in Saskatoon
On Friday, Saskatoon began water infrastructure upgrades worth a total of $43.3 million as part of the 2017 Water Main, Sanitary Lining and Lead Water…
More Than $10M for Quebec Water Infrastructure
The Canadian and Quebec governments are investing in water infrastructure projects in both Beaumont and Saguenay. The federal, provincial, and municipal governments will each contribute…
Shortlist for Capital Regional District, BC, Clover Point Pump Station
The Capital Regional District has issued a Request for Proposals to three qualified proponents as part of the competitive selection process for the contract to design…
$14M for Prince Edward Island Wastewater Projects
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island have announced more than $14 million for wastewater projects in the province. H. Wade MacLauchlan, Premier of…
Thunder Bay Receives $8M for Stormwater Infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced over $8 million in combined funding for water projects in the Thunder Bay region. The federal and…
$12M for Enoch Cree Nation Water Infratructure
Yesterday, the Government of Canada announced an investment of approximately $12.5 million to support water infrastructure at Enoch Cree Nation. “All Canadians should have access…
$36M to London, Ont., for Stormwater, Wastewater Infrastructure
London, Ontario, will make a major investment in stormwater and wastewater infrastructure to help basements stay dry and reduce the amount of effluent entering the…
National Water Utilities Survey Requests Your Response
The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) has commissioned a study about resiliency in water utilities. CWWA have asked Dalhousie University to conduct an online…
National Shoreline Cleanup for World Environment Day
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup will partner with Environment and Climate Change Canada, leading 150 shoreline cleanups across the country on World Environment Day weekend,…
Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $6.4M in Wastewater
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced a $6.4-million expansion of the Balgonie wastewater system. “The investments in infrastructure we are making will benefit…
Proposed U.S. Federal Budget Cuts Threaten the Great Lakes
The Trump Administration released its proposed 2018 budget to Congress today, eliminating $300 million in funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The GLRI…
Water-Based Membrane Advances Aqua Materials
A new water-based, recyclable membrane can filter particles as small as one nanometer, forwarding research and the applications of aqua materials. Separation technology is at…
Wastewater Exempt from Canadian Carbon Pricing Scheme
On May 18th, the Government of Canada has released a technical paper on pricing carbon pollution. The report noted that wastewater operations will be exempt…
Ont. Receives Over $93M for Water Infrastructure
The Government of Canada has announced several water infrastructure projects across Ontario, totaling more than $93 million in federal investment. Funding includes $2.6 million for…
Inspiring the Next Generation of Canadian Water Operators
In the modern age of climate change, low-starting salaries, unpaid internships and long working hours, millennials are struggling to find a career path that is…
Town of Comox and Region Agree to Sewage Settlement
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Sewage Commission has agreed to the terms of a meditated settlement in a dispute about the metering and cost…
Data Tool Visualizes Water Technology Trends
A new data visualization tool has been developed to create interactive engagement with technology trends in the water sector. Developed under the Leaders Innovation Forum…
Fertilizer Canada Sustainability Report Targets Nutrient Management
Fertilizer Canada has released 4R Nutrient Stewardship Sustainability Report, which details guidelines for nutrient management and water quality. The association represents the fertilizer industry: manufacturers,…
27 Canadian Beaches Receive High Water Quality Standard
A record number of Canadian beaches and marinas will fly a Blue Flag, identifying them a prestigious designation of water quality. As Canadians celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday…