In recent years, Tecumseh experienced catastrophic storms that caused significant flood damage to local residences and businesses. Funding to reduce the impact of severe storms…
The Ontario government is providing Pollution Probe with $375,000 to collect plastic waste from marinas in the province. “Our government is committed to protecting our…
Carleton University is taking extra measures to ensure the safety of staff and students. Since September 2020, Banu Örmeci has added to these efforts by testing the campus’ wastewater for…
It’s an expression that resonates on so many levels in the water quality and watershed health assessment world! Inviting people to join, to enjoy, and…
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) announced that Jackie Oblak has been elected chair of the Public Advisory Committee. “The Public Advisory Committee acts as…
Asubpeechoseewagong Netum Anishinabek (Grassy Narrows First Nation) has recently completed upgrades to its water treatment system. The improved water treatment system now provides the community…
Chief Chris Skead and the Council of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation gathered with Elders, community members, other valued friends, and partners to celebrate the completion…
Twenty years ago, in May 2000, a municipal well in the Town of Walkerton, Ontario became contaminated with deadly bacteria. Seven people including a child…
Researchers at the University of Guelph are developing a wastewater testing methodology to detect levels of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and help prevent outbreaks of COVID-19…
In May 2000, the E. coli water crisis in Walkerton, Ontario and the cryptosporidiosis outbreak in the spring of 2001 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan became…
Researchers have developed a new integrated model to evaluate the economic impacts of climate change on the Canadian Great Lakes Basin. The Great Lakes are…
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s (LSRCA) Chief Administrative Officer/Secretary Treasurer Michael Walters is retiring after a long career dedicated to protecting and restoring the…
The Ontario government is investing $7.47 million to improve the health of the Great Lakes. The funding will support projects that address environmental challenges such…
University of Guelph (U of G) students in a fourth-year freshwater course will be able to use custom-made field kits to conduct stream sampling and…
The Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), thanks to funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada, has announced the launch of the first phase…
The Ontario government has selected a consulting team led by the Climate Risk Institute to conduct the province’s first-ever multi-sector climate change impact assessment. “Our…
The Government of Canada is investing in two projects in the Thunder Bay area to help improve the water quality in Lake Superior. The announcement…
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) announced that the Board of Directors has offered current CAO-Secretary Treasurer, Chandra Sharma, a permanent tenure with the organization.…
The City of London recently participated in an initiative to test local wastewater for evidence of the COVID-19 virus, which will help provide an early…
FedDev Ontario will be investing $4.8-million to help Trent University establish the Trent Enterprise Centre (TEC). The announcement was made by Maryam Monsef, member of…
The Ontario government released its final bait management strategy to protect the province’s lakes and rivers from the threat of invasive species and fish diseases.…
Sphere 3D announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Rainmaker Worldwide Inc, a global Water-as-a-Service (WaaS) provider. Pursuant to this agreement,…
The Ontario government announced that it is investing $581,000 in four new projects to help find better ways to reduce the amount of pollutants, such…
The 2020 edition of Blue Cities was hosted by the Canadian Municipal Water Consortium from June 1 to 4. While the event was originally planned…