Sunday, May 25, 2025
Victory for the Western Chorus Frog in Quebec
Beloeil, QC – Nature-Action Québec (NAQ) is proud to announce the protection of natural environments in the Fonrouge woodland in Longueuil through the acquisition of…
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AFNQL responds to proposed federal legislation on drinking water and wastewater
Wendake, QC – The Chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL) and the Grand Chiefs denounce the fact that, despite promises…
Ducks Unlimited Canada adds more than 80 hectares of protected wetlands in the Outaouais
Ducks Unlimited Canada has recently acquired six properties, totaling more than 80 hectares of wetlands in the regional county municipality of Pontiac. Located in the…
SANEXEN awarded contract for major environmental restoration in Québec
Montréal – SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc., a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation has won the bid for the environmental remediation project of the former Aleris plant…
Sanexen wins Innovation and Environmental Protection Award from CETEQ for PFAS solution: ALTRA
Montreal – SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc, a subsidiary of LOGISTEC Corporation has won the Innovation and Environmental Protection Award from the Conseil des entreprises en…
Équipe Laurence campus using wastewater energy technology for heating and cooling
Ste-Adèle, QC – It is because of a unique and exclusive environmental partnership that the civil engineering firm Équipe Laurence has just realized a premiere in Quebec,…
Rebuilding after Hurricane Fiona
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation, thousands are rebuilding their homes and communities, and businesses of all sizes are getting back on their feet.…
Timiskaming Dam-Bridge of Quebec replacement project participant funding available
Ottawa, ON – Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is now available to help the public and Indigenous peoples participate…
Public review for draft standard related to the Mitigation of the Risks of Inflow and Infiltration in New Sanitary Sewer Systems launched
Québec – The Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) launches a public review for the draft standard CAN/BNQ 3682-320 Mitigation of the Risks of Inflow…
The Government of Canada invests $4.3 million in biodiversity at Forillon National Park
Gaspé, QC – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-MadeleineParks, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment…
New report shows the impacts of climate change in Quebec
Quebec – Communities across Quebec have already felt the impact of our changing climate. Throughout the province, and particularly in the north, climate change is…
Research: Better estimating the risk of coastal flooding for nuclear power plants
Quebec – Coastal facilities around the world must be designed to be protected against extreme sea levels. However, according to a team of Quebecois and…
Ovivo acquires industrial wastewater solutions provider Wastech Controls & Engineering
Montreal, QC – Ovivo Inc. (“Ovivo”), a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of…
Assessing the risk of drinking water contamination during flooding
Québec has seen record flooding in recent years. In addition to causing property damage and psychological impacts, flooding can pose a significant health risk, particularly…
Efficient processes necessary to effectively remove emerging contaminants in wastewater treatment plants
Quebec – Currently, treatment systems let, on average, half of the emerging contaminants found in wastewater go through. However, scientists are developing new technologies to…
INRS project to study ecosytem impacts to reduced pesticide use
Québec – Pesticides affect the health of agricultural soils and waterways. But how do the living organisms in our ecosystems react if we reduce the…
Government of Québec supports AquaAction
AquaAction is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec’s Ministry of Economy and Innovation has awarded over $2 million in funding for its AquaEntrepreneur…
Canada and FCM invest in stronger asset management in Quebec communities
The Government of Canada is investing $660,345 in 15 Quebec communities through the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP), delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). As Canada moves…
Government of Canada makes final decision on the Énergie Saguenay project
Following a thorough and rigorous assessment, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) concluded in its Environmental Assessment Report that the Énergie Saguenay Project is likely to cause…
Canada announces $3.1 million for Great Lakes Protection Initiative
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $3.1 million in 32 projects over three years…
BioAlert Solutions receives investment through SDTC
Sherbrooke-based BioAlert Solutions has an investment of $900,000 through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). “Once again, I am truly proud to see that, in Sherbrooke,…
New online platform for sharing water quality data
If you’ve ever wondered about the health of your local river or lake, seven million open data points are now at your fingertips. Information ranging…
Quebec announces funding for nanomaterials to decontaminate water
A team of researchers from the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and Université de Montréal has received a $338,688 grant from the Ministère…
Canada and Quebec invest in water treatment plant in Drummondville
The governments of Canada and Quebec announced more than $32.2 million in funding for the construction of a water treatment plant in Drummondville. “This investment will provide residents…