Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Thunder Bay Project to Improve Climate Change Resilience
Last week, the Government of Canada announced an investment in Thunder Bay, Ontario to build climate change resilience by reducing the impact of flooding. Patty…
Ontario
Navigation Restrictions Lifted on Flooded Ottawa River
Yesterday, Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced the lifting of additional navigation restrictions in certain zones previously identified in Interim Order no.4 Respecting Flooded Areas.…
New Funding for Community-Based Monitoring in Ottawa River Watershed
Ottawa Riverkeeper has welcomed the federal government’s decision to fund research and community-based monitoring (CBM) that will contribute to a better understanding of the health…
Samantha Lawson Appointed as the New CAO of GRCA
Samantha Lawson has been appointed as the new chief administrative officer (CAO) of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). The announcement was made at GRCA’s…
Bruno Puiatti Joins Clearford as Vice President of Business Development
Bruno Puiatti joined Clearford as the company’s new vice president of business development in March 2019. Puiatti sees enormous potential in delivering comprehensive turnkey solutions…
Government of Ontario Concludes Engagement Sessions on Flooding
John Yakabuski, minister of natural resources and forestry, released the following statement on the Government of Ontario’s flooding engagement sessions: “Our government’s top priority has…
Stormwater System in Kitchener Receives $49.9 Million in Funding
The City of Kitchener has received $49.9 Million in funding from the Government of Canada for a stormwater management system that will help protect residents…
Waterloo, Ontario Receives Award for Excellence in Asset Management
The Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) has awarded a Tereo award to the City of Waterloo, Ontario for its excellence in asset management. The City…
Government of Ontario Supports Freshwater Research and Education
The Government of Ontario is providing more than $2 million in funding to the International Institute for Sustainable Development Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), which will…
York Durham Sewage System Receives Federal Funding to Increase Extreme Weather Resilience
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to Canada’s minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for improvements to the York Durham Sewage System. The improvements will increase…
Government of Canada Contributes to Flood Mitigation Projects in Kawartha Lakes
Two projects undertaken by Kawartha Conservation have received over $100,150 in federal funding to better plan for and protect against the effects of flooding. Kawartha Conservation…
Government of Ontario Commits to Increasing ProvinceFlood Resilience
In the Legislature on May 13, 2019, Premier Doug Ford highlighted the Ontario government’s commitment to increasing the province’s resilience to flooding. “I want to…
Nibinamik First Nation Receives Federal Funding for WTP Upgrade
Nibinamik First Nation has received funding from the Government of Canada to advance the design and construction of a water treatment plant (WTP) upgrade and…
Clearford Water Systems Announces Agreement to Acquire ASI Water
Clearford Water Systems Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase the water and wastewater assets (ASI Water) of ASI Group Ltd., an Ontario-based water…
Government of Ontario Makes Statement on Flooding Situation
On May 10, Premier Doug Ford and John Yakabuski, minister of natural resources and forestry, issued the following statement on the flooding situation in Ontario:…
Governments of Canada and Ontario Invest in Red Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario marked the start of construction for the new Red Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant on May 10,…
Town of The Blue Mountains Wins Water Taste Test Competition at OWWA’s Conference
The Town of The Blue Mountains Water and Wastewater Division announced that the Town was awarded first place at the annual water taste test competition…
Conservation Authority Urges Residents to Take Measures that Reduce Flood Risk
Given the flooding that has recently occurred in several communities across Canada, which is a stark reminder of how devastating the damage can be, the…
City of Orillia Launches New Customer Portal to Manage Water Usage
The City of Orillia has launched a new online customer portal that will make managing water usage as easy as turning on the tap for…
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Receives Federal Funding for Floodplain Mapping
Jennifer O’Connell, member of parliament for Pickering–Uxbridge, announced $45,000 in federal funding under the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) to help Central Lake Ontario Conservation better plan…
City of Guelph Welcomes Jennifer Rose as GM of Environmental Services
The City of Guelph has welcomed Jennifer Rose as the new general manager of Environmental Services. Rose will oversee the Environmental Services department which includes…
Asset Management, Climate Change, and Municipal Infrastructure
Asset management and climate change are two hot topics currently being discussed in the context of municipal infrastructure, according to Akeel Ali, an asset management…
University Partners with City of Guelph to Protect Drinking Water Sources
In collaboration with the City of Guelph, the University of Guelph (U of G) has become the first university in Ontario to develop a risk…
Government of Canada Protects 2400 Hectares in Georgian Bay Watershed
The Government of Canada has invested $967,000 to protect 2400 hectares of nature in the Georgian Bay watershed. The announcement was made by Carolyn Bennett, the…