Saturday, February 7, 2026
Hudson’s Hope advances permanent water treatment plant upgrade
The District of Hudson’s Hope and BC Hydro say work is progressing on a permanent upgrade to the community’s water treatment system, with a final…
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Shuswap Watershed Council opens applications for water quality grants
The Shuswap Watershed Council has opened applications for its 2025–26 Water Quality Grant Program, offering up to $15,000 to support projects aimed at reducing nutrient…
Metro Vancouver wastewater tunnel project wins national engineering award
Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Project has been named the 2025 Canadian Project of the Year by the Tunnelling Association of Canada.…
Health Canada launches wastewater drug surveillance dashboard to support overdose-crisis response
Health Canada has launched a new public dashboard that tracks drug use through wastewater sampling, a tool officials say will strengthen early-warning systems and support…
Riverview completes naturalized stormwater pond with federal funding
The Town of Riverview in New Brunswick has completed construction of a new naturalized stormwater pond in the Mill Creek area, a project supported by…
Waterloo study links shoreline erosion to nutrient pollution in Lake Erie
A new study from the University of Waterloo suggests shoreline erosion is a far more significant source of phosphorus to Lake Erie than previously understood,…
National First Nations Water Leadership Award opens 2026 nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award, an annual honour recognizing exceptional leadership in advancing clean and safe drinking…
First Nations leaders call for solidarity on water protection in Alberta
First Nations leaders in Alberta are voicing strong opposition to the provincial government’s proposed Water Amendment Act, saying the legislation threatens Treaty rights, water security…
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation opens new water treatment plant
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation has opened a new water treatment plant, marking a major step forward in improving long-term access to safe drinking water for…
Canadians value freshwater but few feel well informed, new survey shows
A new national survey suggests Canadians overwhelmingly see freshwater as the country’s most important natural resource, but most don’t feel they know enough about it.…
Timmins council approves 5.5% increase to 2026 water, wastewater budget
Timmins city council has approved a 5.53 per cent increase to the 2026 water and wastewater budget, aligning with its 10-year financial plan and continuing…
Governments of Canada and Manitoba commit $76.9M to rural water and wastewater upgrades
The federal and Manitoba governments are jointly investing $76.9 million to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure in rural communities, a move officials say will help…
Alberta completes nearly 300 kilometres of new flood maps as province accelerates hazard planning
Alberta has completed close to 300 kilometres of new flood mapping for communities across the province, marking another step in its accelerated effort to improve…
Federal and Quebec governments boost funding for Saint-Hyacinthe wastewater plant upgrades
The federal and Quebec governments are nearly doubling their combined investment in upgrades to the Saint-Hyacinthe wastewater treatment plant in an effort to modernize aging…
Carleton Place breaks ground on major water and wastewater plant upgrades
Construction is underway on the largest water and wastewater project in Carleton Place’s history, a multi-year upgrade designed to support rapid population growth and future…
Fraser River sediment pilot advances wetland restoration, coastal protection efforts
A pilot project testing whether rebuilt tidal marshes can help protect coastal communities from sea-level rise has completed a new phase on Sturgeon Bank. In…
EPCOR primary effluent upgrade reaches substantial completion in Edmonton
A major upgrade to EPCOR’s primary effluent channels at its Edmonton wastewater treatment plant has reached substantial completion, following more than two years of work…
UTRCA urges smarter salt use to protect drinking water this winter
As winter approaches, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is urging residents, businesses and municipalities to take simple steps to reduce the impact of…
Drift logs linked to intertidal damage along B.C. coast, UVic study finds
New research from the University of Victoria suggests that drift logs washing ashore along the B.C. coast are causing widespread damage to rocky intertidal ecosystems…
McGill researchers explore low-grade heat as new route for desalination
A McGill University research team says low-grade heat from renewable sources could one day be used to desalinate seawater, offering a potential new tool for…
Okanese First Nation opens new water treatment plant to strengthen access to clean drinking water
Okanese First Nation has opened a new water treatment plant that community leaders say will provide long-term, reliable access to clean drinking water and improve…
Coburg marks completion of elevated water tank and booster station
The Town of Coburg has completed construction of a new elevated water tank and booster pumping station, a project officials say will strengthen the reliability…
Coalition launched to strengthen water security across Alberta
A new province-wide coalition has launched with the goal of restoring and protecting Alberta’s watersheds to build a more water-secure and climate-resilient future. The Alberta Coalition…
Advocacy Day strengthens ties between construction sector and Ontario government
The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) marked a successful Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park last week, meeting with Premier Doug Ford, Todd McCarthy,…