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Alberta funds pair of wastewater treatment plants
The government of Alberta announced upgrades totalling $35 million to wastewater treatment plants in Vermilion and St. Paul that were completed with financial support from…
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Wastewater surveillance results in line with reported cases of COVID-19 in Collingwood
The results of a wastewater surveillance initiative support information about reported cases of COVID-19, which indicate sustained low levels of COVID-19 infection in Collingwood, Midland,…
Canada announces funding to protect land and freshwater
The Government of Canada has announced up to $796 million in funding to support provinces, territories, and other partners as they work to protect and conserve…
Over 260,000 kms of rivers at risk due to planned hydroelectric developments
Over 260,000 kilometres of river could potentially be severed by planned hydroelectric developments, according to McGill University researchers. The Amazon, the Congo, and the Irrawaddy…
New tool reveal world’s most water-intensive industries
Water Watch: CDP’s Water Impact Index, developed by environmental disclosure platform CDP, reveals the world’s most polluting and water-intensive industries. “Achieving a water secure, net zero future…
Niagara Region takes steps to protect drinking water from blue-green algae
Niagara Region is taking steps to protect Niagara’s drinking water after identifying a small quantity of blue-green algae upstream in the reservoirs serving the DeCew…
Joint funding announced for 88 infrastructure projects in Nfld. and Lab.
Over $99 million in joint funding has been announced for green, recreation, and rural infrastructure for residents across Newfoundland and Labrador. “Investing in public infrastructure is…
Coaldale, Alta. breaks ground on $12.8 million wastewater lagoon facility
The Town of Coaldale broke ground on a $12.8 million wastewater lagoon facility upgrades project on August 18, 2021. MP Rachael Harder, MLA Grant Hunter,…
Nearly half of Ontario’s municipal infrastructure needs repair: Report
A report from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario (FAO) estimates 55 per cent of municipal assets are in a state of good repair, with…
Investment announced to support technology development and commercialization
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $20 million to support the development and commercialization of natural products and technologies, including water and wastewater technologies.…
Rothesay, N.B. receives funding for new wastewater treatment facility
Funding has been announced for a new wastewater treatment facility on the site of the existing two-step lagoon in Rothesay, New Brunswick. “Investing in improved…
Canada and Manitoba sign MOU to protect Lake Winnipeg
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the governments of Canada and Manitoba to advance collaborative work to protect Lake Winnipeg. “Lake…
Seven wastewater and solid waste projects in N.W.T. receive joint funding
Joint funding has been announced for seven wastewater and solid waste projects across the Northwest Territories. “Ensuring that communities across the Northwest Territories have modern…
Greater Vernon community in B.C. receives funding for water filtration system
Funding has been announced to upgrade the water filtration system for the Greater Vernon area. “Today’s announcement of over $16.3 million from the federal government…
Funding announced for nine infrastructure projects in P.E.I.
Federal and provincial funding has been announced for nine community infrastructure projects in Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.). In Charlottetown, 500 metres of local water mains…
Infrastructure projects in Manitoba receive over $146.5 million in funding
More than $146.5 million in joint funding has been announced to support infrastructure projects in Manitoba. The projects will rehabilitate key water and wastewater infrastructure.…
New partnership to publish community water monitoring data from Great Lakes region
DataStream and Water Rangers are teaming up to publish community water monitoring data from the Great Lakes and Saint-Lawrence regions. Community water monitoring is a growing movement in…
Shediac, N.B. receives funding for infrastructure upgrades
Funding has been announced to renew and upgrade the water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in Shediac, New Brunswick. “This investment is key to ensuring the…
Saskatchewan communities receive funding for water, wastewater infrastructure
Funding has been announced to upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure in three provincial parks and nine Saskatchewan communities. “This federal investment of over $12.7…
Flood prevention upgrades included in funding for Alberta communities
More than $38.5 million in federal-provincial funding for two dozen new infrastructure projects across Alberta. Of the $38.5 million, Red Deer will receive over $22.2…
1,000 kilometres of B.C.’s shoreline slated for cleanup
Three new projects, in partnership with coastal Indigenous Nations, will target marine debris along B.C.’s shoreline. The Clean Coast, Clean Waters (CCCW) initiative will be…
Upgrades for water treatment plant included in funding for Northwest Territories
Joint funding has been announced for 15 community infrastructure projects across the Northwest Territories. Among the projects funded, upgrades to Tuktoyaktuk’s water treatment plant will…
Town of Outlook, Sask. receives $5.3 million investment in water infrastructure
More than $5.3 million in federal-provincial funding has been announced to improve the potable water infrastructure in the Town of Outlook, Saskatchewan. “The Government of…
Single-use plastic bottle waste the focus of new multi-media exhibit
Did you know that it can take over 450 years for a single plastic water bottle to decompose? Meanwhile, one million single-use plastic water bottles…