Thursday, June 19, 2025
XPV Water Partners Appoints Sean Connor as CFO
XPV Water Partners (or “XPV”) announced that it has appointed Sean Connor as its new chief financial officer. “We are very excited to have Sean…
News
GNWT Issues Statement on Current Flooding in NWT
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Paulie Chinna, minister of municipal and community affairs and minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, issued the following statement on…
Canada Launches Living Lab—Ontario in Lake Erie Region
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $4.2 million to launch Living Lab—Ontario in the Lake Erie region. New research undertaken through Living…
Manitoba Invests in New Water Management Strategy
The Manitoba government is investing up to $1 million to support the development and implementation of Manitoba’s new provincial water management strategy. “The goal of…
New Online Exhibit Aims to Explore Water Issues Globally
A team of researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), and others from around the world, is partnering with artists to launch a new online…
City of Ottawa Committee Moves to Enhance Rural Clean Water Program
The City of Ottawa’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved modifications to make the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program even more successful over the next five years.…
Water Main Projects Top List of Major Construction in Saskatoon in 2021
Substantial improvements have been made to Saskatoon’s road network in recent years, according to the City. Ensuring the infrastructure underneath the roads continues to last for years…
Invitation to Participate in Linear Water Infrastructure Survey
Water Canada and its sister publication, ReNew Canada, are inviting environmental consultants and environmental engineers for assistance in understanding current practices and opinions related to the…
Algoma Orchards Awards Contract to CHAR Cleantech for Closed-Loop Water System
Algoma Orchards has awarded a contract to CharTech Solutions, an operating group of CHAR Technologies, to provide ongoing engineering expertise and operational and maintenance services…
Funding Announced to Safeguard Public Health and Environment in Labrador
More than $1.5 million in joint funding has been announced for four projects to safeguard public health and the environment, and to improve recreation infrastructure,…
Ontario Appoints New Greenbelt Council Chair
The Ontario government has appointed Norm Sterling as Chair of the Greenbelt Council. Sterling is a former minister of the environment and a founding member…
Multi-sectoral Network Launches New Initiative Called Unflood Ontario
A multi‐sectoral network of over 50 community foundations, insurance industry representatives, businesses, environmental groups, and green infrastructure advocates have launched a new initiative called Unflood Ontario.…
Saskatoon Area Receives Funding for Green Infrastructure Projects
More than $102 million in joint funding has been announced for 11 green infrastructure and COVID-19 resilience projects in the Saskatoon area. “Through our collaboration…
Kurita Acquires Canadian Provider of Water Management Solutions
Japan-based Kurita Water Industries (Kurita), a global provider of water treatment solutions, announced the completion of its acquisition of Keytech Water Management (“Keytech”). Keytech, which…
RDOS Receives Grant to Improve Source Water Protection
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has received $25,000 in grant funding from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) for the Water Conservation and Quality…
City of Toronto Highlights $82.5 Million Investment in Ravine Strategy
Mayor John Tory and Councillor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park) marked Earth Day by highlighting the City’s $82.5 million investment in the Toronto’s Ravine Strategy. “Toronto’s…
Collingwood Council Pauses Development with Interim Control By-Law
On April 26, Collingwood Town Council approved a pause in development to address drinking water capacity going forward. An Interim Control By-law (ICBL) is a…
Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations Receive Support for Plans to Protect Members from Possible Flooding
The Government of Canada is working in close partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council Emergency Services Manager. This is to support the First Nations communities of…
Minister Yurek Issues Statement on Meeting of Great Lakes Guardians’ Council
Jeff Yurek—Ontario’s minister of the environment, conservation and parks—issued the following statement following a virtual meeting of the Great Lakes Guardians’ Council. The meeting was…
Global Groundwater Wells at Risk of Running Dry: Study
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.” It’s a silly rhyme, but one that highlights a simple fact: humans…
Freshwater Salt Pollution Threatens Human Water Security: Study
Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce—one in eight…
Tom Mollenkopf Becomes President of International Water Association
Tom Mollenkopf became the new president of the International Water Association (IWA) on April 21, 2021. He took office following his election in Lisbon, Portugal…
Budget 2021: A Healthy Environment for a Healthy Economy
Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, on April 19, 2021. “This budget…
Ontario Government Invests in Muskoka River Watershed
The Ontario government is investing more than $4.25 million to further protect the Muskoka River Watershed. The funding will support projects that will help safeguard…