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Reshaping municipal wastewater management with pelletization and resource recovery
By Lauren Belayneh During a recent Water Canada webinar—Biosolids to Benefits: Pelletization and the Circular Economy—municipal leaders, operators, researchers experts explored how cities can convert

How municipalities can grow sustainably without breaking the bank
By Laura Mirabella The Ontario government has set a target for 1.5 million new homes by 2031 to accommodate population growth. Every subdivision, condo tower,

Council of the Federation Announces Water Stewardship Award Winners
The Council of the Federation—comprised of Canada’s premiers—announced the winners of the Excellence in Water

Canadians Aware of Flood Risks, But Not Protecting Themselves: RBC Survey
According to the seventh annual RBC Canadian Water Attitudes Study, three-quarters of Canadians—or 74 per

Conestoga College Team Wins Water Wise School Competition
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) has announced the winners of Canada’s Most

CWN Announces Consortium Leadership Group
The Canadian Water Network (CWN), announced their Consortium Leadership Group (CLG) on February 26. The

Ottawa Announces Increased Funding for National Aerial Surveillance Program
Lisa Raitt, the minister of transportation, announced the government’s intent to nearly double funding for

Ottawa’s 2014 Budget Includes Water-Related Proposals and Projects
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty introduced the 2014 federal budget in Parliament on Tuesday. He

Climate Change Affecting Arctic Lake Ice Season, Thickness
A University of Waterloo study has found that delayed freezing and early thaws in Arctic

Canadian Biologists Identify Nine Steps to Healthy Waterways
A team of Canadian researchers have identified nine guiding principles as keys to clean waterways

German Water Partnership Launching New North American Section
Dirk Ruppert, the national business development manager at KSB Canada, will be heading a new

Several Satellite Events to Run Alongside Watersheds 2014 Forum
The POLIS Project is playing a lead role in organizing Watersheds 2014: Towards Watershed Governance

Severe Weather Makes 2013 Most Costly Year for Insurers
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has announced severe weather caused damages of $3.2 billion

H2O Innovation Awarded New Contracts in Western Canada
Quebec City-based H2O Innovation Inc. has been awarded $6.5 million in new contracts in Western

International Water-Guard Announces New President
International Water-Guard Industries Inc., a Canadian aerospace company that provides potable water treatment and water

Maxxam Acquired by Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas, a French leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, has acquired Maxxam Analytics,

Greenway Water Technologies Announces Pair of Partnerships
Greenway Water Technologies (GWT), of Guelph, Ontario, announced an exclusive partnership with California’s ClearWater Tech

CWN Appoints New Scientific Director
The Waterloo-based Canadian Water Network (CWN) announced the appointment of Dr. Simon Courtenay as Scientific