Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns
Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums in…
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Canada will contribute to NASA’s international Atmosphere Observing System
Ottawa – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced that Canada will contribute to the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) mission…
Shuswap Watershed Council publishes Phosphorus Action Plan
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has just published a new document to encourage residents in the Shuswap to take steps that will protect water quality.…
Barrie receives conservation award for stormwater pond project
Barrie, ON – The City of Barrie received a Healthy Water Award at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)’s Conservation Awards, which were celebrated…
Infinitii ai launches expanded product portfolio for water infrastructure under infinitii dataworks platform
Vancouver-based infinitii ai, which is consolidating FlowWorks and Carl Data Solutions under its new company name, has announced an ambitious software portfolio for Smart City…
Ocean Legacy Foundation partners with TELUS to advance global education on ocean plastic pollution
Vancouver – Ocean Legacy Foundation (“OLF”), a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution emergency response programs, with the goal to end…
CWN welcomes Katina Tam as senior program advisor
Katina Tam has joined the CWN team as their new senior program advisor. Through this role, Katina leads and implements various initiatives supporting the Municipal…
MNAI appoints three new board members
Victoria, B.C. — The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) is pleased to announce the expansion of their Board of Directors with the election of three…
Call for Indigenous case studies: Knowledge dialogue on Indigenous knowledge in water management
The upcoming online Knowledge Dialogue on the “Application of Indigenous Knowledge in Water Management: Best Practice Models” taking place on November 22, 2022, from 11:00…
West Coast leaders double down on bold actions to fight climate crisis
San Francisco – In the latest of several climate partnerships among Pacific Coast governments, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed a new Statement of…
City of Saint John drinking water continues to place among the top in Atlantic Canada
The City is raising a glass to Saint John Water this week as the utility brings home a second place award from the Atlantic Canada Water…
Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund recognized with 2023 Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Award
Toronto – The Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) has been recognized as a national leader in sustainability excellence, receiving a Canada’s 2023 Clean50 award. CCRI is…
Nature in the balance: but still not on the balance sheet
As Canada prepares to unveil its National Adaptation Strategy at COP27 and to host the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, nature is still assigned a…
Manitoba funds economic initiatives for Indigenous communities involved in Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project
The Manitoba government is developing a new $15-million fund to support Indigenous economic development opportunities related to the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet…
Rebuilding after Hurricane Fiona
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation, thousands are rebuilding their homes and communities, and businesses of all sizes are getting back on their feet.…
Surrey, B.C dyke upgrades to protect against flood and storm events
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is in the first phase of upgrading the dyke network to protect against flooding from increasingly more common high…
SDTC supports innovation from coast to coast
Ottawa – Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has announced an investment of $18.7 million in six innovative Canadian companies working in sectors ranging from agriculture…
UWaterloo launches initiative to accelerate a sustainable future
A new University of Waterloo initiative aims to shape the future of sustainability for the benefit of the environment, economy, and society. The Sustainable Futures Initiative is…
Sophisticated tools enable USask researchers to advance water security, human health
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $430,000 in total by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help purchase cutting-edge equipment that…
Aquatic Informatics Ripple Effect grant awarded to Stroud Research Center
Vancouver – Aquatic Informatics is pleased to award the latest Ripple Effect grant to Stroud Water Research Center. Ripple Effect is a software and service…
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
Toronto, ON – Last week, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN), Gezhtoojig Employment & Training, Anishinabek Nation and Water First Education & Training Inc.…
Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Indigenous leaders launch new multi-year Great Lakes restoration and protection project
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – Biinaagami – meaning “clear water” in the language of the Anishinaabek peoples of the Great Lakes, Anishinaabemowin – is a powerful and change-provoking multi-year…
Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec replacement project participant funding available
Ottawa, ON – Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous peoples participate…
Ontario proposes non-operating provincial park at Alfred Bog
Alfred, ON – Ontario is proposing to designate the Alfred Bog as a new non-operating provincial park, ensuring the long-term protection and health of local…