Sunday, October 5, 2025
Muskowekwan First Nation opens new water treatment plant
Muskowekwan First Nation has officially opened a new water treatment plant that will provide clean and safe drinking water for the entire community. Chief Cynthia…
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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Longueuil, Brossard and Saint-Lambert
The City of Longueuil has lifted its precautionary boil water advisory affecting residents in Greenfield Park borough and the Le Moyne sector, as well as…
Restoring Our Connection to Water: A Legacy Worth Salvaging
From 1942 to 1944, my grandfather, Harold Mattson, commanded the 2nd Canadian Recovery Company through France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. His mission was to recover…
A Canadian discovery could transform hydrogen, plastics and wastewater treatment
A chance discovery in a University of Alberta lab may pave the way for cleaner energy, advanced recycling and wastewater treatment. In 2022, chemistry researcher…
Province funds Oakville stormwater project to support growth and resilience
The Town of Oakville will receive more than $3.2 million from the Government of Ontario to build new stormwater infrastructure along Sixth Line, supporting both…
Vancouver begins $20M sewer upgrade and streetscape improvements in Marpole
The City of Vancouver has launched a $20-million project to replace aging combined sewer infrastructure in the Marpole neighbourhood, part of the city’s effort to…
Moosomin celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
A new water treatment plant and raw water supply line have officially opened in the Town of Moosomin, promising improved water quality and long-term support…
Calgary-based FREDsense raises $7M to expand rapid PFAS testing technology
FREDsense Technologies Corp. has secured US $7 million in Series A financing to scale up its rapid testing tools aimed at tracking per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Kelowna flood mitigation project wins global engineering award
A flood protection project in Kelowna has won international recognition for its innovative approach to climate resilience and infrastructure protection. CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest…
Three recipients honoured with National First Nations Water Leadership Award
Vernon Lewis of Onion Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, along with Craig Casimel and Peter Luggi of Stellat’en First Nation in British Columbia, have been…
Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel near completion in Metro Vancouver
Metro Vancouver has substantially completed construction of its Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel, a project designed to increase water capacity and seismic resilience in the…
Study launched to assess water quality in Vancouver’s False Creek
Metro Vancouver, the City of Vancouver, and two environmental groups have launched a multi-year study to better understand water quality in False Creek and guide…
Ontario provides $555K for flood recovery in Strong and Joly townships
The Ontario government is providing more than half a million dollars to help Strong and Joly townships recover from flooding that washed out local roads…
Alberta launches feasibility study on new Belly River dam, irrigation upgrades
The Alberta government is studying whether to build a new dam and reservoir on the Belly River and make improvements to the Waterton–St. Mary Headworks…
Calgary firm lands $1.8M contract with major California water utility
Blackline Safety Corp. has signed a $1.8-million deal with a major California water and wastewater utility in what the company says is its largest U.S.…
Ontario commits $436K to restore sections of St. Lawrence River near Cornwall, Akwesasne
The Ontario government is putting more than $435,000 into a community-led project to improve water quality and restore habitats along the St. Lawrence River near…
Ontario invests nearly $25M in North Grenville wastewater plant expansion
North Grenville will see major upgrades to its sewage treatment facility after the Ontario government announced nearly $25 million in funding to expand the 30-year-old…
Federal government and Yukon commit $25.6M for water, roads and recreation upgrades
Four Yukon communities will see improvements to water, sewer and recreational infrastructure following a joint investment of more than $25.6 million from the federal and…
LuminUltra expands into Europe with acquisition of French water diagnostics firm
Fredericton-based LuminUltra has acquired GL Biocontrol, a microbial testing company in France, strengthening its position in Europe’s water diagnostics market. GL Biocontrol works with more…
Experts gather in Toronto to tackle PFAS management in Canada
PFAS experts, industry representatives, health officials and academics gathered Tuesday, September 16 at Toronto Metropolitan University to confront one of the most pressing challenges in…
Federal government commits $38.4M for flood protection in Carmacks, Yukon
The federal government is putting more than $38.4 million into permanent flood mitigation for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. The project,…
Egis acquires Ontario-based Ecometrix to strengthen environmental and water services in Canada
Global engineering and consulting firm Egis has acquired Mississauga-based Ecometrix, a move that expands its environmental and water resource capabilities in Canada. Ecometrix, founded in…
Ontario commits $9.6M to upgrade water and storm system in Russell Township
The Ontario government is investing $9.6 million in water and stormwater upgrades in Embrun, a move officials say will boost housing capacity while strengthening local…
Ontario awards East Gwillimbury over $1M for housing and water infrastructure
The Town of East Gwillimbury will receive $1,050,576 from the Ontario government through the second round of the Building Faster Fund, aimed at supporting municipalities…