Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Projects in Atlantic Canada Receive Funding to Protect Aquatic Species at Risk
Up to $12.1 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk has been announced for 13 projects in Atlantic Canada.…
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Projects in the Arctic, Manitoba, and Alberta Receive Funding to Protect Species at Risk
Almost $6.1 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for Aquatic Species at Risk has been announced for three projects in the North, Manitoba,…
Projects in Ontario Receive Funding to Protect Aquatic Species at Risk
Five projects in Ontario, some of which are already underway, will be receiving up to $4.8 million in funding under the Canada Nature Fund for…
More Children and Youth Drowning as Warming Temperatures Create Unstable Lake Ice
More children and young adults are falling through the ice and fatally drowning as winters become milder and as lake ice becomes less stable, according…
Opposition Grows to Schedule 6 in Bill 229
Opposition has been growing to Schedule 6, which amends the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act, in Bill 229 that was tabled as part of…
New Water Well Improvement Program to Protect Groundwater Quality
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) have partnered together to offer a Water Well Improvement Program. The program will…
Taber, Alberta Receives Federal Funding for Flood Protection
The Municipal District of Taber will be better protected from major floods caused by heavy rainfalls or snowmelts as the Government of Canada invests in…
Government of Canada Invests in Priority Ecosystems in Atlantic Canada
The Government of Canada will be investing $1 million in six new projects to directly address water quality issues in two priority ecosystems in Atlantic…
Government of Canada Creates Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation
The creation of an interdisciplinary Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation has been announced by the Government of Canada. “Flooding in Canada has devastating…
Government of Canada Takes Steps to Protect Aquatic Species
The health of our marine and freshwater environments and the wildlife they sustain are critical to our country’s culture, well-being, and economies. Yet some of…
New National Standards and Guidelines Developed for Increasing Flood Resilience
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (Intact Centre) at the University of Waterloo and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have joined forces to develop…
Intact Announces Financial Commitment to Help Build More Resilient Communities
To help Canadians adapt to climate change and build more resilient communities, Intact Financial Corporation is committing more than $1.3 million to five Canadian partners. These partners…
Funding Announced for Water and Wastewater Projects in Paradise
Over $5 million dollars in join funding has been announced for two water and wastewater projects in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador. “Long-term investments in infrastructure…
Water Equity Commission Convened by Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Eleven mayors from major Great Lakes and St. Lawrence cities are coming together to address water equity challenges as part of a new Mayors Water…
Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel Now Operating in Ottawa
The City of Ottawa celebrated the official start of operations of the Combined Sewage Storage Tunnel, a major investment to protect the health of the…
Rainy River, Ontario Receives Funding for Water and Wastewater Upgrades
Funding for improvements to water and wastewater infrastructure in Rainy River, Ontario has been announced. “Investments in essential public infrastructure are vital to building resilient…
Montreal-based Ovivo Acquires Industrial Wastewater Solutions Provider ALAR
Montreal-based Ovivo—a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology, and systems—has announced the acquisition of the businesses of Alar Engineering Corporation, Alar Chemical Sales…
Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Receives Support for Wastewater Pumping Station
Funding for upgrading the Bayshore Road Wastewater Pumping Station has been announced by Neil Ellis, member of parliament for the Bay of Quinte; Daryl Kramp,…
Wastewater Data Indicates Imminent Surge in New COVID-19 Cases in Saskatoon
Data collected by the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) wastewater surveillance team shows that the number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatoon are likely to increase exponentially…
Government of Canada Invests in Brampton Flood Protection Project
Improvements for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection project have been announced by Catherine McKenna, minister of infrastructure and communities, Sonia Sidhu, member of parliament for…
Conservation Ontario Recommends Removing Schedule 6 from Bill 229
Conservation Ontario (CO) recommends the Province of Ontario remove Schedule 6, which amends the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act, from the proposed changes…
Rob Baldwin to Join Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority as CAO
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) has announced that Robert (Rob) Baldwin will be joining the organization as the chief administrative officer (CAO) on…
MECP Needs to Lead by Example When Protecting Ontario’s Environment: Auditor General
Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks needs play a leadership role when it comes to supporting, promoting, and administering the Environmental Bill of…
Government of Canada Invests in Research on Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Natural Environment
The Government of Canada is providing $2,256,554 to 16 science-based research projects to learn more about the impacts of plastic pollution on our natural environment.…