Saturday, July 25, 2026
How is the Canadian water sector evolving?
Water continues to be a significant issue in Canada. Challenges with water quality, infrastructure, and resources impact many communities across the country on an annual…
Water Resources
The Government of Canada partners with Prince Edward Island communities to strengthen asset management
Town of Three Rivers, PEI – The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Scott Pearce, Acting President…
Revolutionizing water worker safety using innovative tech
The workers responsible for providing clean water to our communities and homes often work long hours and may work alone. They are exposed to various…
Manitoba Government waiving fees for private well, cistern water testing
The Manitoba government is providing additional support to flood-impacted private well and cistern owners by fully subsidizing costs associated with testing their water supply to…
Sutton, Quebec obtains the Blue Community certification
The Town of Sutton has reiterated its public by obtaining the Blue Community certification awarded by the Eau Secours organization. The municipality is committed to recognizing the…
Communities along Fraser River benefit from increased flood resistance
People and communities along the Fraser River will be better protected from flooding with dike improvements, and enhanced flood-mitigation and watershed-restoration projects. “We know people living in the…
U of G Expert Report: To protect water, bring together Indigenous and Western knowledge
To restore and protect vulnerable freshwater systems in North America, start by interweaving Indigenous and Western values, worldviews and knowledge systems. So says a comprehensive report by…
SHARC Energy and Subterra Renewables partner to deliver $200M in thermal energy solutions
SHARC Energy, a pioneer in wastewater energy transfer (“WET”) and Subterra Capital Partners Inc. a leading full-service geothermal drilling provider announced last week that they have joined forces to…
Manitoba Government enhances initiative to protect precious water resources
The Manitoba government is advancing protection and support for water resources through a number of initiatives including enhancing the Lake Friendly Initiative and expanding watershed…
Shuswap Watershed Council awarding five grants for water quality improvement
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has announced grant funding for projects that protect and improve water quality in the Shuswap watershed. “Protecting and enhancing our…
Midsea Engineering joins forces with CIMA+
Montreal and Vancouver – CIMA+ has announced the acquisition of MidSea Engineering (“MidSea”), a Vancouver-based engineering consulting firm that provides multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services…
Northern Ontario gets funding from FedNor water infrastructure upgrades
Markstay, ON – Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, has announced an investment…
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation looks to decolonize water governance
In recent issues, Water Canada has outlined many of the challenges operators face keeping systems up and running, often under difficult conditions and for pay…
Program to further prevent aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River regions launched
Ballast water is an important part of vessel safety. However, it can accidentally introduce and spread invasive aquatic species when released into Canadian waters, which…
Eastern Athabasca Regional Monitoring Program brings together government, communities, and industries
The Eastern Athabasca Regional Monitoring Program (EARMP) is a shining example of industry, community and government coming together to ensure public safety and the health…
PFAS and Biosolids: Status, technologies, and trends
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made compounds that are used as surfactants, lubricants, repellents (for dirt, water, and grease) and can…
York Region’s Inflow and Infiltration Reduction Standard
Inflow and infiltration (I&I) happens when groundwater, stormwater or snowmelt enter the sanitary sewage system through sump pumps, downspouts, foundation drains and/or holes and cracks…
Manitoba launches EngageMB survey to inform new water action plan
Manitoba – The Manitoba government announced the launch of online public engagement to seek input for the first water strategy action plan under the new…
Water Canada Webinar: A closer look at PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a huge group of manmade chemicals that have been used in industry and in consumer products since the…
Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy will protect communities and build a strong economy
St. Peters Bay, PEI – As Canadians feel the impacts of climate change—from extreme heat and wildfires to floods and storms—this is the moment to…
U of T researcher to lead $10-million project to study wetlands’ role in combating climate change
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of wetlands. They provide habitat for wildlife, filtration for water and play a role in protecting us from drought.…
Hamilton Water awarded by OWWA for Proactive Leak Detection Program
Hamilton, ON – The City of Hamilton has received a 2022 Water Efficiency Award from the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA) for its Proactive Leak…
Why water is the new carbon
There’s a steady stream of news about severe water shortages and “megadrought” around the globe. As the Colorado River dries up in the United States,…
Manitoba Government launches new water management strategy
The Manitoba government is unveiling a new water management strategy – the first of its kind in nearly 20 years – to guide future actions,…