Sunday, October 19, 2025
Calgary firm lands $1.8M contract with major California water utility
Blackline Safety Corp. has signed a $1.8-million deal with a major California water and wastewater utility in what the company says is its largest U.S.…
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Ontario commits $436K to restore sections of St. Lawrence River near Cornwall, Akwesasne
The Ontario government is putting more than $435,000 into a community-led project to improve water quality and restore habitats along the St. Lawrence River near…
Ontario invests nearly $25M in North Grenville wastewater plant expansion
North Grenville will see major upgrades to its sewage treatment facility after the Ontario government announced nearly $25 million in funding to expand the 30-year-old…
Federal government and Yukon commit $25.6M for water, roads and recreation upgrades
Four Yukon communities will see improvements to water, sewer and recreational infrastructure following a joint investment of more than $25.6 million from the federal and…
LuminUltra expands into Europe with acquisition of French water diagnostics firm
Fredericton-based LuminUltra has acquired GL Biocontrol, a microbial testing company in France, strengthening its position in Europe’s water diagnostics market. GL Biocontrol works with more…
Experts gather in Toronto to tackle PFAS management in Canada
PFAS experts, industry representatives, health officials and academics gathered Tuesday, September 16 at Toronto Metropolitan University to confront one of the most pressing challenges in…
Federal government commits $38.4M for flood protection in Carmacks, Yukon
The federal government is putting more than $38.4 million into permanent flood mitigation for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. The project,…
Egis acquires Ontario-based Ecometrix to strengthen environmental and water services in Canada
Global engineering and consulting firm Egis has acquired Mississauga-based Ecometrix, a move that expands its environmental and water resource capabilities in Canada. Ecometrix, founded in…
Ontario commits $9.6M to upgrade water and storm system in Russell Township
The Ontario government is investing $9.6 million in water and stormwater upgrades in Embrun, a move officials say will boost housing capacity while strengthening local…
Ontario awards East Gwillimbury over $1M for housing and water infrastructure
The Town of East Gwillimbury will receive $1,050,576 from the Ontario government through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, aimed at supporting municipalities…
Pilot project tests Japanese wastewater technology in Canadian winter conditions
A wastewater treatment technology widely used in Japan is being tested in Alberta to see if it can stand up to Canada’s extreme winter conditions…
Montreal secures $320M investment for water infrastructure to support new housing district
A new joint investment of $320 million from the federal and municipal governments will fund the essential water and wastewater infrastructure needed to support the…
New wastewater treatment facility planned for Prince Rupert
A new wastewater treatment facility is set to be built in Prince Rupert following a joint investment of more than $5.4 million from the federal,…
Newfoundland wildfires raise concerns over well water contamination
Residents in Conception Bay North, Newfoundland, are being warned to avoid using well water following recent wildfires that damaged infrastructure and raised concerns about potential…
Vaughan stormwater project earns engineering award
A City of Vaughan project that modernized stormwater infrastructure in Gallanough Park has won top honours from Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter. The Gallanough…
Alberta launches feasibility study on new Belly River dam, irrigation upgrades
The Alberta government is studying whether to build a new dam and reservoir on the Belly River and make improvements to the Waterton–St. Mary Headworks…
Montreal homeowners urged to take flood precautions amid rising storm risks
As heavier rainstorms become more common in Montreal, homeowners are being advised to take preventative measures to protect against flooding, water damage and sewage backups.…
Government invests $18.7M in Nunavut infrastructure, water systems
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to Nunavut this year to support local infrastructure projects, with a focus on upgrading essential services…
Ontario puts $180K into Manitoulin Island water restoration
The Ontario government is investing $180,000 in community-led projects to restore creeks and rivers on Manitoulin Island in the Lake Huron watershed, with the goal…
Alberta accepts new recommendations on oil sands tailings ponds
Alberta’s government has accepted four new recommendations aimed at accelerating oil sands mine water management and tailings pond reclamation. The recommendations, released Thursday, September 4…
Federal funding to Yukon targets water and core infrastructure
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to the Yukon this year to support infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on essential services…
Ontario Power Generation to adopt AI-driven streamflow forecasting
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will use artificial intelligence to improve streamflow forecasting across its hydroelectric operations following a competitive request-for-proposals process that selected U.S.-based Upstream…
Guelph hydrogeologist honoured by Royal Society of Canada for groundwater research
University of Guelph professor Dr. Beth Parker, a leading international expert in groundwater science, has been named to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s…
Napanee breaks ground on $48.8M wastewater plant upgrade
Construction is underway on a major upgrade to the Napanee Water Pollution Control Plant, a project expected to support thousands of new homes and improve…