Friday, June 26, 2026
What’s at Stake for British Columbia’s Fresh Water Systems?
Vancouver – In its newly released Major Outcomes Report, Our Water, Our Future, the Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI) documents the successes and challenges of one…
Western Canada
Governments of Canada and Manitoba and four First Nations work together on Seal River watershed
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Manitoba Minister of Environment, Climate and Parks Jeff Wharton,…
Saskatchewan invests in remote monitoring technology for rural water treatment facilities
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it is investing over $1.9 million in 10 industry-led research and development projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation…
Partners in Saskatchewan demonstrate strong commitment to biodiversity conservation in Meewasin Valley
Gatineau, QC – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, along with the Honourable Dana Skoropad,…
Canada invests to help reduce flood risks and protect critical infrastructure in Selkirk
Selkirk, MB – Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, and His Worship…
McCue Engineering Contractors in perspective: Staff health and safety for success
Considering the health and safety of staff is a critical component for a successful workplace—for both employer and employees. McCue Engineering Contractors in Delta, British…
The International Red River Watershed Board to monitor key nutrients to help reduce the impact of harmful blooms in the Red River basin
To continue improving water quality in the Red River basin, including downstream in Lake Winnipeg, the governments of Canada and the United States approved four…
Manitoba Government Mitigation and Preparedness Program provides funding for 89 municipal projects
The Manitoba government has approved 89 projects that mitigate against future disasters under the 2022 Mitigation and Preparedness Program (MPP), Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle…
Prince Albert Raw Water Pump House project complete
Prince Albert, Sask – An essential water utility infrastructure project is now complete, thanks to federal and municipal investments. The City of Prince Albert officially…
The Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in shíshálh Nation Government District-owned wastewater treatment plant
shíshálh Nation, BC – Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the shíshálh Nation Government District (sNGD) announced financial close on an agreement, which will see the…
Governments invest in infrastructure Projects in Berens River First Nation
Berens River, MB – The Honourable Dan Vandal, federal Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, Minister for CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic…
Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns
Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums in…
West Coast leaders double down on bold actions to fight climate crisis
San Francisco – In the latest of several climate partnerships among Pacific Coast governments, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed a new Statement of…
Manitoba funds economic initiatives for Indigenous communities involved in Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet Channels project
The Manitoba government is developing a new $15-million fund to support Indigenous economic development opportunities related to the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet…
Surrey, B.C dyke upgrades to protect against flood and storm events
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is in the first phase of upgrading the dyke network to protect against flooding from increasingly more common high…
Saskatchewan accepting water, wastewater, and green infrastructure project applications
Saskatchewan communities and eligible organizations may start submitting funding applications for proposed water, wastewater and other projects under the last intake in the province for…
Okanagan water efforts celebrated
Kelowna, B.C. – As summer winds down, so too does the Okanagan’s Make Water Work campaign, with a celebration of those who worked to conserve and…
Abbotsford builds back stronger with new drinking water system
Abbotsford, B.C. – The Province is providing $62 million to the City of Abbotsford to build a new well and water-treatment system to ensure a…
Calgary-based Westhoff Engineering Resources, Inc. joins CIMA+
Calgary – CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, has announced the acquisition of Westhoff Engineering Resources, Inc., a Calgary-based firm with a…
2019-2021 N.W.T.-B.C. Bilateral Water Management Report released
Yellowknife, NWT – The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of British Columbia are pleased to report on initiatives undertaken between 2019 and…
Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant: From waste gas to five megawatts of power
As solids are broken down by bacterial and physical actions in sewage treatment, large volumes of gases are generated. Known as “biogas,” these gases which…
Stantec selected as program management consultant for Metro Vancouver’s Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant projects
Stantec has been selected as the Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (IIWWTP) Projects in Vancouver, British Columbia. The $9.9…
Canada and the ɬaʔamɩn Nation announce important infrastructure investments
tishosum, qathet Regional District, British Columbia, ɬaʔamɩn Nation traditional territory – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Hegus (Chief) John Hackett of…
Water Security Agency expanding channel clearing assistance for local governments to support agricultural industry
Saskatchewan – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is providing new funding for channel clearing as well as maintenance for constructed agricultural drainage projects. Up to…