Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites
Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and…
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Niagara-on-the-Lake reflects on flooding response and outlines next steps
One year after the significant rainfall and flooding events of June and July 2024, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is providing an update on the work completed…
Canada’s first beach cleaning robot to be introduced as part of the Great Lakes Plastics Cleanup
On June 23rd, Canadian environmental not-for-profit, Pollution Probe, announced the launch of Canada’s very first BeBot remote-controlled, beach cleaning robot, as part of the Great…
Stantec appoints new Business Center Practice Lead for Ontario
Stantec has announced the appointment of Geneviève (Gen) Roy as the new Business Center Practice Lead for Water in Ontario North and East. Based in…
Investing in flood reduction capacity in Peterborough
The new downtown flood reduction project in Peterborough, supported by an $11-million investment from the federal government, will replace an existing storm sewer and help…
Timmins City Council awards $26.7 million contract for New Tisdale Water Tower
The City of Timmins is moving forward with plans to relocate part of its water infrastructure and build capacity in the municipal water system. Council…
Regina resumes construction on its Southwest sewer upgrade project
The City of Regina has begun the second year of its multiyear project to reduce the risk of sewer backups and support Regina’s growth by…
The Government of Canada invests in flood mapping and adaptation projects
On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping…
Alberta invests in technology to transform tailings ponds
Alberta’s oil sands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world and have drastically reduced the amount of fresh water used per barrel.…
Ministry review confirms no issues with Hamilton water quality
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has reviewed information from Hamilton Water regarding water quality complaints in Ward 10 on May 20-21, 2025.…
Saskatchewan increases inspection stations
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing. AIS refers to plants, fish, invertebrates, and diseases that…
Calgary reflects one year after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break
A year after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break, The City of Calgary has taken many steps towards understanding the cause, supporting the reliability of…
Using science and technology to reduce tailings ponds
Under the leadership of former premier Peter Lougheed, Alberta harnessed advances in technology to drive development and innovation in the oil sands. That work was…
Saskatoon’s third flood control project complete
Residents in Saskatoon’s Avalon neighbourhood can look forward to reduced flood risk as the City of Saskatoon officially opens the newly upgraded Weaver Park dry…
Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project announced with up to $1.8M in total funding
The Niagara Irrigation Initiative Project Steering Committee announced that up to $1.8 million in total funding has been secured to advance the Niagara Irrigation Initiative…
Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant project is on budget
The Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP) is on budget and remains in its planned commissioning phase and transparency and accountability updates are available for…
COREAQUA launches to streamline innovation in water infrastructure installation across North America
June 9th marked the official launch of COREAQUA, a new brand uniting leading companies in innovative water infrastructure. COREAQUA brings together three industry leaders: FER-PAL…
St. John’s expands municipal habitat conservation agreement
The City of St. John’s announced the expansion of its Municipal Habitat Conservation Agreement, a significant step forward in protecting local wildlife and natural spaces…
Storm drain marking in Coquitlam
Coquitlam residents and community groups are invited to help protect local streams by marking storm drains with yellow fish to raise awareness about stormwater pollution.…
City of Airdrie updates Waterworks Bylaw
Airdrie City Council voted to update the City’s Waterworks Bylaw at their regular meeting on June 3, giving residents more flexibility around when they water…
City launches pilot aeration system at McLaughlin stormwater management facility
The City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, is piloting a new aeration system at the McLaughlin stormwater management facility, which is expected to help improve water quality,…
CIMA+ announces strategic appointments to continue its growth and development
CIMA+ announced four key leadership appointments that reflect its commitment to continued growth, strategic development and operational excellence. These appointments strengthen the firm’s leadership team…
Keeping Coaldale and Lethbridge County safe from floods
For more than three decades, the Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County, located within the Malloy Drainage Basin, have experienced destructive floods that can damage…
First Manitoba Drinking Water interns graduate
June is Indigenous History Month, and the graduation of 11 new Indigenous water operators marks a reason to celebrate. The graduates, from seven communities in…