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University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) says the ways we’re managing water resources will no longer cut it. By CHRIS PUTNAM, University of…
VICTORIA, BC – The port city of Prince Rupert is getting critical upgrades to its aging water distribution system and sewer line after a federal investment of $77.2…
BRIDGETOWN, NS – Bridgetown will increase its capacity to manage wastewater after a combined investment of $682,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of the County of…
As a way to further protect Manitoba’s environment and public health, the Manitoba government is strengthening the Environment Act to protect waterways, including looking at…
BRAMPTON, ON — The Ontario government is investing over $2.5 million in a project led by the City of Brampton to enhance four wetland areas…
WINDSOR, ON – The Great Lakes Water Quality Board is seeking public opinions in a new online poll about the Great Lakes, water quality issues,…
ABU DHABI, UAE — XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, today launches XPRIZE Water Scarcity.…
PICTOU COUNTY, NS – Residents of Pictou County will have enhanced access to clean water and municipalities will be better able to manage wastewater with…
DUNCAN’S FIRST NATION, TREATY 8 TERRITORY, AB – Duncan’s First Nation, a close-knit community in northern Alberta, recently celebrated the opening of their new water treatment plant,…
Edmonton, AB – A new report by the Alberta Water Council (AWC) summarizes the results of a recent exercise that simulated a severe drought in…
CRAVEN, SK – Communities across Saskatchewan are upgrading critical public infrastructure through 34 projects after a joint investment of more than $51 million from the federal and provincial governments.…
RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CORMAN PARK, SK – The Des Nedhe Group (Des Nedhe), the 100 percent owned development arm of the English River First Nation, and EPCOR…
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and participating communities, announced a new water treatment plant…
BRAMPTON, ON – Peel Region council approved an additional investment of $130 million to increase wastewater capacity by 40 million litres per day (MLD), at…
CANSO, NS – Canso will see improvements to its wastewater management after a combined investment of more than $350,000 from the federal and provincial governments and the Municipality of…
The Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury is making two significant investments through the 2024 Budget towards local environmental sustainability. Two innovative infrastructure projects are slated for…
Sudbury, ON – Next steps are underway to finally clean up Long Lake near Sudbury. The Ministry of Mines (MINES) has completed its assessment for the…
NORTH BAY, ON – The City of North Bay is planning to initiate on-site remediation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the Jack Garland…
Kashechewan, Ontario – On February 21, the Mushkegowuk Council and the Government of Canada announced the successful completion of the feasibility assessment to establish a…
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) have joined forces to develop sustainable water management solutions…
Winnipeg, MB – City of Winnipeg crews and contractors are still hard at work trying to resolve a sewage spill into the Red River at the…
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to recently complete the installation of two new ultrafiltration membrane pilot units, generously donated…
CORNER BROOK, NL – Eight communities across Newfoundland will have improved shoreline protection and erosion controls after a combined investment of $4.3 million from the federal government, the Government…