Friday, May 2, 2025
What the Ford Cabinet Means for the Environmental Sector
Today, Doug Ford was sworn in as the 26th Premier of Ontario, bringing with him a cabinet of 21 experienced MPPs. The Ontario Environment Industry…
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Terrapure and Vale Win Exemplary Biosolids Management Award
Burlington, Ontario-based Terratec Environmental, a division solutions provider Terrapure is the recipient of the Water Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO) 2018 Exemplary Biosolids Management Award. The company was…
Ontario Power Generation Green Bond to Fund Hydroelectric Projects
On Friday, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) closed a $450 million green bond issuance. Proceeds from the bond will be used to finance hydroelectric projects. “Today’s…
Former Mayor and Waterfront Protector, William A. (Bill) Parish Dies
The Town of Ajax announced the passing of one of its founding, visionary leaders this week. Mayor Bill Parish (1924-2018) was a member of the…
Guelph University Receives $1M Gift to Support Water Research, Scholarships
A new gift to the University of Guelph is meant to help the next generation of researchers protect one of the world’s most vital resources:…
Watermain Extension Project for Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation
Work is underway on an 800-metre watermain extension project in the community of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, located approximately 10…
Water Filtration Cleantech Receives Indigenous Services Canada Contract
On Friday, the Government of Canada’s Build in Canada Innovation Program announced that it would invest in a Sudbury-based water filtration technology. Paul Lefebvre, Member of Parliament…
EMAGIN Takes Home Best Market Strategy Award at BlueTech Forum
Ontario-based EMAGIN was selected as the winner in the Best Market Strategy award category at the BlueTech Forum, which took place in Vancouver, British Columbia…
Protection of Last Intact Forest Corridor Along Rideau Waterway
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced the protection of 48 hectares (120 acres), including 2.5 kilometres of historic Rideau Waterway shoreline, on Whitefish…
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Invests in Forward Water Technologies
At the end of May, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) announced a private investment into Forward Water Technologies (FWT). The announcement was made in conjunction with…
ALUS Recognizes Ecosystem Services of Ont. Researcher, Producer
ALUS Canada and The W. Garfield Weston Foundation presented two Innovation Awards, each worth $10,000, during an awards presentation held at Y U Ranch in Tillsonburg, Ontario.…
Clearford Water Systems Acquires Niagara Region Water Utility
Clearford Water Systems Inc. has acquired a privately owned local water utility in Ontario’s Niagara Region that provides safe drinking water for approximately 300 residents in the Lake…
Ferrero Canada Donates $100K to Brantford, Ont. Flood Recovery
Ferrero Canada Ltd. has announced a donation of $100,000 to the City of Brantford to help restore the city’s waterfront trails that were damaged during the February ice-jam…
Ont. Ministry of Health Changes E. coli Measurement Standard at Beaches
Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has recently changed the measurement standard for E. coli at public beaches, permitting more of the bacteria per…
Ontario IoT Water Saving Tech Selected for Toronto Urban Pilot Program
Eddy Home has been selected to pilot its smart water technology, which provides real time information to home owners, in UPPlift: Toronto’s first-ever Urban Pilot…
Clearford Water Systems Posts First Quarter 2018 Financial Results
Clearford Water Systems Inc. has released financial results for its three months ended March 31st, 2018, which show growth in the company’s revenue streams. The first…
Labatt Breweries of Canada Provides Emergency Drinking Water in N.B.
Labatt Breweries of Canada is providing 100,000 cans of emergency drinking water for New Brunswick as part of its Canadian Disaster Relief Program. The water will go…
New Aquatic Species Added to Endangered Species List
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) added the Midland Painted Turtle to a growing list of species found to be at…
Cascade Falls Generation Station Completed in Parry Sound
Last week, the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) congratulated Bracebridge Generation Ltd. on the completion of the Cascade Falls Generation Station. OWA, government, Wasauksing First Nation,…
Ont. Ice Storm Caused Over $190M in Insured Damage
Strong winds, flooding, heavy snow, and ice from the mid-April ice storm in southern Ontario resulted in more than $190 million in insured damage, according…
Toronto Investing Over $350M in Water Projects in 2018
Today, the City of Toronto announced the beginning of its construction season with over $350 million in spending on water projects through 2018. Councillor Jaye…
Waterfront Festival Brings Beachball Art to City
The Redpath Waterfront Festival, an annual summer event that provides on-land and on-water programming with the goal of promoting Toronto’s waterfront areas, has announced that…
Ontario Water Infrastructure Projects Supported by CWWF
Last week, Ontario municipalities announced federal-provincial investments to support water infrastructure in Thunder Bay, Regional Municipality of Durham, and the township of Red Rock. Both…
Steam Whistle Brewing Receives Award for Water Conservation
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has presented Steam Whistle Brewing with its National Water Wise Award for the brewery’s commitment to water…