Monday, September 15, 2025
New wastewater treatment facility planned for Prince Rupert
A new wastewater treatment facility is set to be built in Prince Rupert following a joint investment of more than $5.4 million from the federal,…
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Newfoundland wildfires raise concerns over well water contamination
Residents in Conception Bay North, Newfoundland, are being warned to avoid using well water following recent wildfires that damaged infrastructure and raised concerns about potential…
Vaughan stormwater project earns engineering award
A City of Vaughan project that modernized stormwater infrastructure in Gallanough Park has won top honours from Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter. The Gallanough…
Montreal homeowners urged to take flood precautions amid rising storm risks
As heavier rainstorms become more common in Montreal, homeowners are being advised to take preventative measures to protect against flooding, water damage and sewage backups.…
Government invests $18.7M in Nunavut infrastructure, water systems
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to Nunavut this year to support local infrastructure projects, with a focus on upgrading essential services…
Ontario puts $180K into Manitoulin Island water restoration
The Ontario government is investing $180,000 in community-led projects to restore creeks and rivers on Manitoulin Island in the Lake Huron watershed, with the goal…
Alberta accepts new recommendations on oil sands tailings ponds
Alberta’s government has accepted four new recommendations aimed at accelerating oil sands mine water management and tailings pond reclamation. The recommendations, released Thursday, September 4…
Federal funding to Yukon targets water and core infrastructure
The federal government is providing more than $18.7 million to the Yukon this year to support infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on essential services…
Ontario Power Generation to adopt AI-driven streamflow forecasting
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) will use artificial intelligence to improve streamflow forecasting across its hydroelectric operations following a competitive request-for-proposals process that selected U.S.-based Upstream…
Guelph hydrogeologist honoured by Royal Society of Canada for groundwater research
University of Guelph professor Dr. Beth Parker, a leading international expert in groundwater science, has been named to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s…
SPONSORED: Collaboration Between Departments Increases Performance and Profitability in Mining Operations
In mining operations every department has its own priorities with regard to which chemical dosing pumps or metering systems to be purchased. For example, engineering…
Napanee breaks ground on $48.8M wastewater plant upgrade
Construction is underway on a major upgrade to the Napanee Water Pollution Control Plant, a project expected to support thousands of new homes and improve…
Harbour Grace to upgrade water, wastewater systems with $4.4M investment
The federal, provincial and municipal governments are committing more than $4.4 million to improve access to drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure in Harbour Grace,…
Study finds HydroGraph graphene removes dyes from wastewater within minutes
A peer-reviewed study has found that ultra-pure graphene produced by HydroGraph Inc. can remove 100 per cent of six organic dyes from wastewater in just…
Ontario commits $9.6M to wetlands conservation projects
The Ontario government is investing $9.6 million to restore and enhance wetlands across the province in an effort to protect communities from flooding, drought and…
Ontario funds housing-enabling water and infrastructure projects in Kitchener and Waterloo
The Ontario government is investing nearly $16.7 million in Kitchener and Waterloo to help the municipalities expand housing and upgrade critical infrastructure, including water and…
North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant comes online
On time and on budget, after 17-months of construction, the North Cultus Wastewater Treatment Plant is operational and actively protecting the Cultus Lake watershed. With…
Federal government invests in water and wastewater infrastructure to support more housing in Labrador City
The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale. To that end, MP Philip Earle, Premier John…
Township of Mapleton secures $9.8M for wastewater upgrades
The Township of Mapleton received a major financial boost to its wastewater infrastructure improvements, thanks to a $9.8 million investment from the Government of Ontario.…
Securing Cochrane’s future: Town finalizes long-term water strategy
Cochrane has reached a major milestone in its long-term water strategy, officially securing the final piece—the licensing and approvals that ensure future access to water.…
Ontario’s first Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup announced
Owen Sound is making environmental history as one of six communities selected to host Ontario’s first-ever Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup. The City has partnered with…
Government of Canada invests in climate action at Metro Vancouver’s waste-to-energy district
On August 26th, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s…
Downtown London sewer capacity expansion
On August 21st, important construction began in Ivey Park and Mitchell A Baran Park to improve London’s sewer infrastructure and enable more growth and housing…
Fighting “forever chemicals” in wastewater: A promising solution
Recent studies in Canada show that over 99% of the population have detectable levels of PFAS – synthetic chemicals found in products such as non‑stick…