Thursday, May 14, 2026
New Report Identified Top 5 Water Challenges for B.C.’s Future
A new report released by the POLIS Water Sustainability Project identifies the top five water challenges the province of British Columbia will encounter in the…
Western Canada
Union Opposes Manitoba Wastewater P3 Plan
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has voiced its opposition of plans to upgrade the City of Portage la Prairie’s wastewater treatment facility in…
City of Calgary Council Re-opens Discussions about Fluoride in Drinking Water
The City of Calgary is discussing the issue of fluoride in drinking water once again, now that three city councillors have motioned to re-open the…
Capital Region District of Victoria Closer to Decision on New Wastewater Plant Location
After several years of deliberation and much community debate, the Capital Region District of Victoria has come one step closer to making a decision about…
Ottawa and Alberta Announce 17 New Water Infrastructure Projects
The governments of Canada and Alberta announced a new bilateral agreement that will make more than $1.08 billion in funding available under two new federal programs…
South Red Deer Regional Wastewater System Wins APWA Award
The South Red Deer Regional Wastewater System project was recently named a 2016 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association…
Jasper, B.C. in Need of a new Biosolids Management Plan
The Town of Jasper is in need of an alternative for managing its bio-solids waste now that tests have shown that the compost is unfit…
High Temperatures Lead to Angling Closures in Victoria, B.C.
Victoria, B.C. has temporarily shut down fishing on Nicola River, Coldwater River and Spius Creek, to help protect steelhead and other trout species from health…
Province Appoints New Chairs to Public Utilities Board, Manitoba Clean Environment Commission
The Manitoba government has appointed new chairpersons for the Public Utilities Board and the Manitoba Clean Environment Commission, with Robert T. Gabor, QC, as chairperson…
All Hands on Deck to Keep Invasive Species Out of Alberta
A report by the Alberta Water Council (AWC) recommends seven ways in which Alberta can improve its management of aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS include…
Sask. Premier Brad Wall Announces Cabinet Shuffle, New Minister of Environment
The Premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall has made changes to his cabinet, and Scott Moe will assume the role of Minister of Environment and Minister…
B.C.’s Coastal Water Goes Green from Algae Bloom
The water in southern B.C. has turned a vibrant shade of green due to a massive bloom of algae. The ocean water that stretches from the…
Lowest Number of Sockeye On Record Reported in the Fraser River
The Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC) has reported the lowest number of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River since estimates began in 1893. The PSC’s Fraser…
Coldwater River B.C. Nearing Level 4 Drought
Despite normal flows for many streams and Level 1 drought conditions elsewhere within the Nicola region, low flows in the Coldwater River system are nearing…
Canadian Oil Refinery to Reuse 100 Per cent of Water with GE’s Wastewater Treatment Technology
Federated Co-operatives Limited’s oil refinery in Regina, Saskatchewan is set to achieve 100 per cent on-site recycled water after installing an industrial water recycling technology…
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Fort McMurray
Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that water quality has been restored to a safe level to all water system users serviced by the Fort…
B.C. Ministry of Environment is Holding a Review of Draft Water Quality Guidelines
The B.C. Ministry of Environment is currently holding a public review of draft Water Quality Guidelines prior to their final approval. The guidance document notes that…
Saskatchewan Agency Releases Results of Water Quality Sampling after Husky Oil Spill
The Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan released the first results of its ongoing water quality testing on the North Saskatchewan River and Saskatchewan River…
Skeena Watershed Group Concerned Over Drought Conditions
As the Skeena-Nass area of British Columbia continues to experience Level 3 hydrological drought conditions, leaders from the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition express concern about…
Skeena-Nass, B.C. Moves to Level 3 Drought Scenario
As a result of prolonged dry conditions along the coast, the Skeena-Nass area of British Columbia is experiencing Level 3 hydrological drought conditions. The Level…
Lesser Slave Watershed Grant will Improve Flood and Drought Resiliency
The Lesser Slave Watershed Council Project will receive a $37,480 grant through a Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program to will improve the flood and drought…
Manitoba’s New Government to Support Construction of Churchill Marine Observatory
Minister of Education and Training, Ian Wishart announced that Manitoba’s new government will provide up to $9 million to the University of Manitoba to support…
Okanagan Basin Water Board Expands Program on Zebra and Quagga Mussels
Since the Okanagan Basin Water Board and it’s Okanagan WaterWise program launched the Don’t Move A Mussel campaign in 2013, the level of awareness regarding…
Peace River Basin Receives Partnership Grant
A $265,000 provincial grant will help the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance deliver priority projects in support of Alberta’s Water For Life strategy. The Watershed Planning and…