Friday, February 13, 2026
Canada Water Agency invests overs $1 million in 6 freshwater projects
The Canada Water Agency (CWA) is putting over $1 million towards six new projects aimed at protecting the Mackenzie River Basin which at 1.8 million…
Northern Canada
Manitoba explores national marine conservation area in Hudson Bay
The province of Manitoba is investing $250,000 to explore establishment of a national marine conservation area (NMCA) in western Hudson Bay. The initiative would protect…
New chair at Yukon Water Board
The government of Yukon has appointed Brooke Rudolph as the chair of the Yukon Water Board. Rudolph accepted the appointment as of Jan. 21. “I…
Federal government and Yukon commit $25.6M for water, roads and recreation upgrades
Four Yukon communities will see improvements to water, sewer and recreational infrastructure following a joint investment of more than $25.6 million from the federal and…
Federal government commits $38.4M for flood protection in Carmacks, Yukon
The federal government is putting more than $38.4 million into permanent flood mitigation for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. The project,…
Government invests $18.7M in Nunavut infrastructure, water systems
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to Nunavut this year to support local infrastructure projects, with a focus on upgrading essential services…
Federal funding to Yukon targets water and core infrastructure
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to the Yukon this year to support infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on essential services…
Improved water treatment services coming to Mount Lorne
Enhanced water treatment services are coming to Mount Lorne after an investment of more than $3.6 million from the Government of Canada. Funding will support the design and…
Northwest Territories unveils 10-year summary report on community-based water quality monitoring
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released the Community-Based Water Quality Monitoring (CBM) 10-Year Summary Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of…
Canada and Yukon governments invest over $11.1 million to enhance water services
The Village of Mayo and City of Whitehorse will see improvements to water service through two projects after a joint investment of more than $11.1 million from the federal and territorial…
Canada and Northwest Territories governments finalize agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Northwest Territories will be able to…
New projects funded under the Safety Equipment and Basic Marine Infrastructure in Northern Communities Initiative
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit share ties to Canada’s oceans and waterways that span generations. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada works closely with Indigenous Peoples and coastal regions to…
Changing water supply in Canada’s north: Navigating the water shortage in the Northwest Territories
When most people think of the Northwest Territories (NWT), they think of a land with bodies of water scattered throughout a vast, primarily open landscape.…
Yukon government continues monitoring creek contamination near Eagle Gold Mine
The Government of Yukon continues to provide updates to Yukoners regarding progress on the remediation work and environmental monitoring at the Eagle Gold heap leach…
Nunatsiavut Government, Makivvik, and Government of Canada advance toward establishing an Inuit Protected Area
Labrador Inuit have stewarded the lands, waters, and ice of Nunatsiavut for millennia. Johannes Lampe, President of Nunatsiavut, Pita Aatami, President of Makivvik, and the Honourable…
BQE Water contracted to mitigate impacts of Eagle Gold Mine heap leach failure
BQE Water Inc., a leader in the treatment and management of mine impacted waters was contracted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as court appointed…
Watson Lake to benefit from new wastewater lift system
WATSON LAKE, YT – The Town of Watson Lake will benefit from a new sewage lift station thanks to a combined investment of more than $5.1 million from the…
Successful restoration of a historic mining site achieved through collaboration
The Government of Yukon and Ta’an Kwäch’än Council, with the support of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, have completed a four-year project to restore…
Massive proposed marine conservation area one step closer to reality
Kashechewan, Ontario – On February 21, the Mushkegowuk Council and the Government of Canada announced the successful completion of the feasibility assessment to establish a…
Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure
Iqaluit, Nunavut — Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that…
Canada and Yukon invest in water, sewer, and road improvements in Watson Lake
Watson Lake, YT – Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon; Jeanie McLean, Deputy Premier, Minister of Education and Minister responsible for the Women…
Study: Permafrost melting and landscape change in the Canadian High Arctic
Accelerating global warming may be driving permafrost melting and profound environmental change in the Canadian High Arctic, suggests a paper based on fieldwork data from the…
Polar Knowledge Canada provides $1.7 M toward Yukon climate change impacts and adaptation strategies
Cambridge Bay, NU – As this year’s wildfire season has shown us, Northern and Indigenous communities are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change,…
BQE Water signs contract with Yukon Government
Vancouver, BC –BQE Water Inc. has entered into a contract with the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources of the Yukon Government to provide expertise…