
System of local watershed boards endorsed by BC municipalities
Local governments from across British Columbia passed a resolution at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Regional District,…

Local governments from across British Columbia passed a resolution at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Regional District,…

USask placed ninth globally and first in Canada in the Water Resources area of the annual ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). This achievement…

The Government of Canada announced the launch of public engagement to develop Canada’s first National Water Security Strategy. The Strategy will help secure Canada’s freshwater…

Binnie announce the acquisition of Colquitz Engineering Ltd., a Victoria-based consulting engineering firm specializing in water resources and municipal infrastructure. “Welcoming Colquitz Engineering to Binnie…

From 3 to 6 November at Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, Italian Exhibition Group’s international event on the ecological transition will dedicate an entire exhibition sector…

Canadians are increasingly experiencing the impacts of flooding, drought, aging water infrastructure, and other water-related challenges, and they want governments to invest in stronger, more…

Nearly two-thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing significant physical water risk, according to new analysis by the International Council…

The District of Lake Country (B.C.) celebrated the completion of the Beaver Lake Intake Tower Replacement Project, a major investment in local water infrastructure. Beaver…

Metro Vancouver announced that the First Narrows Crossing, a critical piece of infrastructure that takes drinking water from the North Shore to Vancouver, is back…

For many of us, summer means getting outside and enjoying the things we wait all year for – lounging in the sunshine; getting our hands…

AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Dyck as Global Market Lead – Water to accelerate the company’s growth in this market and strengthen how it brings together…

The Government of Ontario reaffirmed its support for the District of Muskoka’s Lake System Health Water Quality Monitoring Program through a $479,750 investment from the…

Metro Vancouver will implement Stage 3 water restrictions starting June 8 to protect the regional water supply system while critical infrastructure work continues. The move…

The Region of Waterloo has approved a new water supply capacity allocation policy in order to to transfer water supply capacity to area municipalities in…

Nuclear power’s profile has surged in recent years as a possible source of green power. But is nuclear sustainable when it requires massive amounts of…

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new $3.8 billion nature strategy, A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, with a strong marine and…

The government of Canada is investing in river-current technology to provide more clean electricity options. $4 million will go to ORPC Canada for a demonstration…

Waterloo region has confirmed a constraint in its water supply in the Mannheim Service Area using a revised methodology to calculate remaining water supply capacity…

A McGill University research team says low-grade heat from renewable sources could one day be used to desalinate seawater, offering a potential new tool for…

Veolia announced the appointment of Nicole Springer as CEO of Mobile Water and Integrated Services for its water technologies activities. In this role, Nicole will…

Canada and the U.S. share the Great Lakes except Lake Michigan. Half of the trade between the two countries takes place in and around the…

XPV Water Partners announced that Badger Meter, Inc., a global leader in smart water management solutions, has acquired SmartCover Systems. The deal adds real-time monitoring…

Watershed Districts Program Helps Protect Health of …

A new report released July 10, 2024 by Alberta’s Auditor General found that the government lacks effective processes to manage surface water allocation and use,…