Thursday, May 22, 2025
Federal investment supports water supply system upgrades in Hartley Bay
Hartley Bay, B.C. – The federal government is investing $16 million to support the village of Hartley Bay’s, home of the Gitga’at First Nation, water…
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Manitoba Government announces additional supports for healthy watersheds
The Manitoba government is investing an additional $294,000 to expand the Watershed Districts Program, Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt announced in advance of…
Together with First Nations leadership, Minister Patty Hajdu introduces a Bill to support clean drinking water in First Nations communities
Ottawa – Everyone in Canada should have access to safe and clean drinking water. First Nations have long called for legislation that affirms their inherent…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater infrastructure improvements in Kimberley
Kimberley, B.C. — The City of Kimberley will build new wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $90.6 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.…
Helping Alberta manage water supply
Alberta relies on melting snow and rain for most of its water. A lack of rain and early depletion of mountain snow led to drought…
Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024.…
Protecting coastal aquatic ecosystems in British Columbia through important restoration work
Canada’s oceans and waterways are home to diverse ecosystems that play an important role in the health of Canadians and the environment. Climate change, pollution,…
Wetlands can provide potential climate change solutions: Lakehead study
Researchers from Lakehead University have found that freshwater wetlands are important nature-based solutions for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent study published…
Shuswap Watershed Council opens Water Quality Grant Program for applications
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting another round of applications to its Water Quality Grant Program, beginning December 1st. “One of our objectives as…
Orangeville Water Pollution Control Plant to undergo rehabilitation
The Town of Orangeville’s Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is embarking on a rehabilitation project, ensuring the plant can continue to perform at maximum efficiency…
Funding helps Nova Scotia communities become resilient to climate change
Several organizations are receiving funding to help protect communities, residents and natural areas from the impacts of climate change. More than $2.4 million from the…
Aquatic invasive species detected in Clear Lake, Manitoba
Wasagaming, MB – In November 2023, Parks Canada received preliminary test results from water samples collected from Clear Lake throughout the summer. The results indicated the…
Ontario Nature expands the Lost Bay Nature Reserve
Kingston, ON – Ontario Nature has announced the expansion of its Lost Bay Nature Reserve. The newly acquired 21.35-hectare (50 acres) property is an important…
Oceana Canada sounds alarm with seventh fishery audit, highlights government’s ongoing struggle to revitalize wild fisheries
Vancouver – In the face of accelerating climate change, Oceana Canada’s 2023 Fishery Audit, launched today on World Fisheries Day, exposes Canada’s persistent mismanagement and…
City of Brantford transfers pond property to Brant Land Trust for environmental preservation
Brantford, ON – The City of Brantford is pleased to announce a significant environmental initiative in collaboration with the Brant Land Trust. Consistent with the City’s Climate…
Canada and British Columbia invest in a wastewater treatment strategy in the Village of Daajing Giids
Daajing Giids, B.C. – Daajing Giids will improve compliance with regulatory wastewater requirements and enhance its capacity to protect fish and shellfish habitat, thanks to…
Dal researchers tested the water in a local lake for viruses. Here’s what they found
When Emalie Hayes and her colleagues began exploring ways to test wastewater for the COVID-19 virus, little did she know that the simple, inexpensive device…
Town of Orangeville signs with Neptune Technology Group for water meter replacement
The Town of Orangeville’s water meter replacement project is moving forward after signing an on-budget contract with Neptune Technology Group on November 10. Replacement of…
Ducks Unlimited Canada, Raisin Region Conservation Authority secure 10.4 acres in South Glengarry, ON
South Glengarry, ON – Ducks Unlimited Canada, (DUC), and Raisin Region Conservation Authority, (RRCA), are celebrating the recent acquisition of 10.4 acres, (4.1 hectares) of…
Canada and Prince Edward Island invest in improved infrastructure in Cornwall and Warren Grove
Town of Cornwall, PEI — The highway on Warren Grove Road will become safer and more reliable, and a new water tower will be built in…
Canada and New Brunswick invest in new municipal well infrastructure in Fundy Albert
Fundy Albert, NB – Fundy Albert will be building new wells and related infrastructure thanks to the combined investment of over $12.2 million from the…
Hamilton’s Woodward Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades complete
Hamilton – Her Worship Mayor Andrea Horwath, joined by the Honourable Filomena Tassi, the Honourable Kinga Surma, MPP Donna Skelly, Ward 4 Councillor Tammy Hwang,…
Canada commits funding to address PFAS at CFB Bagotville
Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, has announced that the Government of Canada is…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater upgrades for Sea to Sky Country
District of Squamish, B.C. – Communities in Sea to Sky Country will see upgrades and replacements to aging wastewater infrastructure that will accommodate future growth,…