Saturday, July 5, 2025
Innovative sewage energy project underway at LeBreton Flats
A new era of sustainable energy is dawning in Ottawa with the formation of the LeBreton Community Utility Partnership, a joint venture between Envari Holding Inc. (a…
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SPONSORED: Leveraging IoT Potential: Building Smarter, Not Harder
In an industry where time, efficiency, and safety are paramount, Pomerleau is leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) technology into its construction operations to build…
SPONSORED: Minden Hills Fortifies Flood Resilience with ProFlex™ 790 Check Valves
When seasonal flooding threatened Minden Hills’ newly rehabilitated infrastructure, township officials sought a cutting-edge, low-maintenance solution. Their answer was Proco Products’ ProFlex™ Style 790 low…
SPONSORED: Addressing the Canadian Water Industry’s Workforce Challenge
When most Canadians turn on their taps or flush toilets, they likely give little thought to the increasingly complex technology and skilled professionals keeping their…
SPONSORED: Peristaltic Metering Pumps Explained, Facts, Function, and the Right Applications
The peristaltic pump was first patented in the U.S. by Rufus Porter and J. D. Bradley in 1855 (U.S. Patent number 12753). So, not only…
SPONSORED: The Challenge with Planning is a Location Challenge
Author: Linzey Bedard Leveraging data and location analytics is paramount in supporting cities to make more informed decisions on achieving housing targets and goals. Visualizing…
SPONSORED: One Water
From source to tap and sink to watershed. Managing water risks with a One Water approach. As drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems have evolved with the…
SPONSORED: Championing Excellence in the Blue Economy
ECO Canada unveils its new designation for Environmental Professionals in the Blue Economy, the Sustainable Blue Economy Professional (SBEP)- an innovative designation to recognize…
SPONSORED: TMU professor leads first-of-its-kind research on greenhouse gas emissions
By Victoria Paterson Civil engineering professor Elsayed Elbeshbishy is leading a three-year, $1.4 million Alliance Missions research program addressing a critical climate change issue: greenhouse…
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…
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…
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…
Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Sarah Nathan honoured with prestigious conservation award
Vancouver, B.C. — Sarah Nathan, Manager of Provincial Operations for Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) in British Columbia, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III…
Provincial funding to improve Fort McKay’s water infrastructure
FORT MCKAY, Alta. – The community of Fort McKay is set to receive a significant boost to its water supply infrastructure with a $10 million…
Climate change and flooding: The growing impact on Canadian communities
As climate change intensifies, Canada is experiencing an increase in extreme weather events, with flooding becoming a prominent and destructive consequence. Recent heavy rains in…
Critical watermain repair affecting city-wide water usage in Calgary
Yesterday’s water demand was 473 million litres, which is down slightly from 475 million litres yesterday. We are trending in the right direction to keep…
BC Hydro begins reservoir filling for Site C project
FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro has started filling the Site C reservoir, marking one of the final phases in the construction of the…
Calgary enforces Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions amid ongoing drought
As of Monday, August 26, Calgary has escalated to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions, the most severe level, in response to ongoing drought conditions. This…
B.C. communities to benefit from $7.6M in water infrastructure upgrades
Four communities across British Columbia are set to receive significant upgrades to their water infrastructure, thanks to a combined investment of over $7.6 million from…
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on…
Key water infrastructure projects launching in Southwest Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is set to invest over $2 million in the design and construction of five critical water infrastructure projects across Southwest…
Osyoos Granted $1.66 Million to Assist with Flood and Erosion Planning
The Town has been applying for several grants to assist with various areas of need. Today, the province awarded the Town with $1.66M to assist…
Water Canada Jan-Feb 2023 Resources
Solutions for Ash-impacted Water Blackburn EAJ, Emelko MB, Dickson-Anderson S, Stone M, 2021. Advancing on the promises of techno-ecological nature-based solutions: A framework for green…
Early career professionals, defined
To make Downstream events inclusive and to actively support diversity in the water sector, we have chosen to refer to participants as “early career professionals”…