Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Peel Region recognizes Imagine a Day Without Water
BRAMPTON, ON – On October 17, Peel Region will join communities around the world in recognizing Imagine a Day Without Water, a day of awareness…
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Federal government invests in flood mitigation for the Raisin River
CORNWALL, ON – Flood mitigation measures are being put in place to reduce the likelihood, frequency, and severity of flooding to residents and businesses located…
Enwave expands Deep Lake Water Cooling System with Toronto Water, recognized by the UN
Toronto, Ont. — Enwave Energy Corporation has commissioned the expansion of its Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) System, adding a fourth intake to the sustainable…
Ontario announces $70M for Collingwood water treatment plant expansion
COLLINGWOOD, Ont. — The Ontario government has committed nearly $70 million towards the expansion of Collingwood’s water treatment plant, a critical project that will support…
Construction begins on Windsor’s Prince Road storm sewer outlet
WINDSOR, Ont. — Construction is set to begin on the Prince Road Storm Sewer Outlet, part of a multi-phase project aimed at improving stormwater management…
Durham Region secures $34.9M provincial grant for water infrastructure upgrade
WHITBY, Ont. — The Region of Durham has received a $34.9 million grant from Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water System Fund to support a major rehabilitation…
Ontario invests $25M in water infrastructure to enable over 2,200 homes in Cobourg
COBOURG, ONT.—The Ontario government is investing up to $25 million in water infrastructure to support the construction of 2,266 new homes in the Town of…
Town of Lincoln secures $13.6M for Prudhommes watermain upgrades
LINCOLN, ON – The Town of Lincoln has received $13.64 million in provincial funding to advance the Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades Project. The funds, provided through…
Kashwakamak Dam rebuild to bolster flood and drought protection
NORTH FRONTENAC, ON – The Kashwakamak dam is set for a major rebuild to mitigate the risks of failure and flooding, thanks to a nearly…
Chesterville opens new water treatment facility
CHESTERVILLE, Ont – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 5 to mark the opening of Chesterville’s new water treatment facility. The facility, now operational,…
Water operators gather for hands-on training in Kingston
Utilities Kingston hosted a two-day event this week, offering practical training in water management and maintenance techniques for drinking water system operators across Ontario. The…
Toronto and Federal Government Invest in Flood Protection for Rockcliffe-Smythe Area
Toronto, ON—In response to increasing flood risks exacerbated by climate change, the federal government and the City of Toronto have announced a joint investment of…
London begins major stormwater projects to combat flooding
Several stormwater management infrastructure projects are planned to begin construction soon this summer helping improve London’s resiliency to severe weather, flooding, and the impacts of…
Ontario Invests $970M in water infrastructure to support housing construction
The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of $970 million to support the construction of more than 500,000 new homes across the province. This…
Ontario opens call for applications for additional funding to help improve the health of the Great Lakes
TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping communities and local organizations take action where they live to protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes by…
Ontario to end wastewater surveillance program
TORONTO, ON – Ontario premier Doug Ford announced this week the province is ending the wastewater surveillance program that gained widespread praise during the COVID-19…
CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water
Toronto, ON – Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for…
Ontario Investing $289,000 in Youth Stewardship of Lake Simcoe
Local projects will help restore and protect Lake Simcoe for future generations ORILLIA — The Ontario government is investing over $289,000 in three projects that…
Kirkland Lake declares state of emergency due to flooding
Kirkland Lake, ON – At 4:06 pm on Friday April 12, 2024, Stacy Wight, Mayor of the Town of Kirkland Lake, declared an emergency in…
OWSCA says it applauds Ford government’s commitment to water infrastructure
RICHMOND HILL, ON – The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association says it commends the Ford Government and the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) for their…
G.E. Booth wastewater facility to receive additional $130M in funding
BRAMPTON, ON – Peel Region council approved an additional investment of $130 million to increase wastewater capacity by 40 million litres per day (MLD), at…
Bradford-West Gwillimbury takes steps to protect Holland River
The Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury is making two significant investments through the 2024 Budget towards local environmental sustainability. Two innovative infrastructure projects are slated for…
Sudbury’s Long Lake finally on track to be remediated
Sudbury, ON – Next steps are underway to finally clean up Long Lake near Sudbury. The Ministry of Mines (MINES) has completed its assessment for the…
North Bay advances PFAS remediation
NORTH BAY, ON – The City of North Bay is planning to initiate on-site remediation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the Jack Garland…