Friday, October 23, 2026
Water takes centre stage at Ecomondo 2026
Despite its abundant freshwater resources, Canada is facing growing pressures on its water security. The Government of Canada highlights in 2026 the increasing risks of…
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Canadians want stronger action to protect freshwater, new national polling finds
Canadians overwhelmingly want freshwater security to be a national priority, according to new public opinion research released by AquaAction and partners. The findings come as…
RDCK awards contract for Goat River Watershed hydraulic connectivity study
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has entered into an agreement with Western Water Associates Ltd. to complete a Preliminary Assessment of Hydraulic Connectivity…
Oil sands water management demands meaningful oversight: First Nations
Mikisew Cree First Nation, Athabasca Chipewyan Déné First Nation and Fort Chipewyan Métis Nation are raising serious concerns about the oversight and level of assessment…
Moose Jaw breaks ground on landmark Crescent View Headworks Facility
The City of Moose Jaw officially broke ground on the new Crescent View Headworks Facility, marking the start of the single largest infrastructure project in…
Pomerleau acquires Groupe ALLEN
Pomerleau announced the completion of its acquisition of Groupe ALLEN, a Quebec-based general contractor that has specialized in water treatment, process mechanics, directional drilling, formwork, and…
Big pumps, robot dogs, and a Canadian win: Lessons from WEFTEC 2026
By Kalpna Solanki CWP CPHI(C) BSc MBA 10-Second Read Next-Gen Tech Pitch: Water Canada Editorial Advisory Board member Kalpna Solanki (GAMECHANGERS Inc. / former WEF…
Rocky Mountain House celebrates opening of new WWTP
The Town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County celebrated the official opening of the new regional wastewater treatment plant. “Today is about much more…
Richmond Hill secures funding for critical sewer infrastructure
The City of Richmond Hill is receiving $1,095,000 in funding from the Government of Ontario to support the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project. The…
Canada invests $50M for NWT water infrastructure projects
The Government of Canada announced funding of more than $44.9 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to support water, wastewater and solid waste…
80% of new pipe in the ground for Bearspaw South Feeder Main project
The City of Calgary says the Bearspaw South Feeder Main Replacement Project continues to advance on schedule, with approximately 80 per cent of the new…
Canada Water Agency signs agreement to advance water security
The Canada Water Agency and representatives from the Canada Water Security Funders Group, which collectively steward over $2.4 billion in assets, signed a Memorandum of…
Township of North Glengarry to expand wastewater infrastructure project
The Township of North Glengarry announced that it has reached an agreement with the Government of Ontario to expand the scope of the township’s wastewater…
Calgary announces completion of Sunnyside Flood Barrier
With the completion of the Sunnyside Flood Barrier, Calgary has achieved a significant milestone in building a more flood-resilient city. Now operational, the barrier provides…
Feds investing $27M for Winnipeg’s Rutland Trunk Sewer project
The federal government is investing up to $27.1 million through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund for the Rutland Trunk Sewer…
Barrie receives $129M for wastewater infrastructure upgrades
The governments of Ontario and Canada announced that the City of Barrie is receiving up to $129 million through the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP).…
2026 Western Canada Water Awards handed out
Western Canada Water presented their annual awards at its annual Water Conference and Exhibtion, held in Regina, Sask. William McKay Honorary Life Award – Mark…
B.C. firm accelerates commercialization of its carbon neutral biological treatment tech
AlgaFilm Technologies, developers of algae-based wastewater treatment solutions for nutrient removal and recovery technology, announced the successful close of its seed financing. The round was…
Unlocking Ontario housing through alternative water delivery
For decades, the playbook for developing land in Ontario was straightforward: get your planning approvals, sign off on the guarantees, and wait for the municipality…
Reconnecting people and water throught cycling
How do we empower communities to better manage and share water? A group of University of Waterloo students and partners, supported by Dr. Dustin Garrick,…
Surveys will assess health of Okanagan Lake’s shoreline
Lakes need health check-ups, just like people, and Okanagan Lake is due, especially after suffering the additional injuries inflicted by recent wildfires. Living Lakes Canada,…
Province funds 119 projects to help stop the spread of invasive plants
The Ontario government is investing $5 million to fund 119 projects to help municipalities, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities and local organizations protect Ontario’s lands, lakes…
B.C. watershed initiative honoured for protecting drinking water source
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and District of Lake Country are being recognized for their work to protect the…
B.C. urges continued water conservation, fall flood preparedness
People in British Columbia are urged to continue conserving water through the fall and winter while preparing for flooding and other hazards, as persistent drought and…