Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory
STAR BLANKET CREE NATION, TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK – A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting…
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Taps turned on for Nanaimo’s Midtown Water Supply Project
Midtown Water Supply Project reaches a milestone, providing resilient water supply for the century ahead Summary On Wednesday, July 24, following a ceremonial valve turning,…
Federal government invests in natural stormwater pond in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS, BC – A new stormwater collection system on Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Chief Louis Centre lands to build community resilience and protect habitats for local wildlife…
Ducks Unlimited Canada releases field guide to Yukon’s valuable wetlands
Understanding the Yukon’s wetlands through Western and Indigenous knowledge WHITEHORSE, YT – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) proudly announces the launch of the Yukon Wetland Field Guide, an…
Calgary remains at Stage 2 water restrictions as heat affects intake pumps
CALGARY – Since reintroducing the feeder main into service, Calgary officials have been carefully monitoring its performance and moving cautiously to make sure the city’s…
Sea to Sky communities to receive water infrastructure upgrades
PEMBERTON, BC – Two communities in the Sea to Sky Country are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure This was announced by Patrick Weiler, Member of…
Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s to receive improved drinking water system
Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, NL – A cost-shared investment of approximately $3.8 million between the Provincial Government and the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s will support…
Toronto dumps 1,300 megalitres of partially treated sewage into Lake Ontario after storm
TORONTO – An overwhelmed sewage system during Toronto’s downpour earlier this week resulted in more than 1,300 megalitres of partially treated wastewater spilling into Lake…
Brighton council to forge ahead with new sewage treatment plant
BRIGHTON, Ont. – The municipality of Brighton, Ont. Is moving ahead with the construction of a new sewage treatment plant despite a rise in costs.…
Calgary suffers significant ongoing water loss due to leaky pipes
CALGARY – In 2022, Calgary experienced substantial water loss due to leaky pipe connections, with nearly one-quarter of its treated water, totalling more than 30…
Markham District Energy expanding world’s largest wastewater-to-energy project
MARKHAM, Ont. – On July 16, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, visited Markham District Energy the city’s public energy…
infinitii ai wins another competitive bid with AECOM increasing GTHA install base
VANCOUVER, BC – infinitii ai inc., with its partner AECOM, has won its second competitive bid this year with the City of Hamilton. The latest…
Water Security Agency Advancing Major Maintenance Projects in Eastern Saskatchewan
SASKATOON – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is investing more than $18 million in six major water infrastructure projects in eastern Saskatchewan that will offer…
Morden wastewater project hits funding gap roadblock
MORDEN, Man. – In May 2023, the City of Morden issued a news release announcing the completion of evaluations for upgrading our wastewater treatment system.…
Merritt issues updated status on water pump repairs
City returns to Level 3 restriction status, encourages water conservation from residents and businesses. MERRITT, BC – In the morning of Tuesday, July 9, 2024,…
Deadline approaching to apply for scholarships through the Grand River Conservation Foundation
The GRCF is offering three scholarships in 2024 for post-secondary students enrolled in an environmental field of study. The McEwen Clean Water Prize, with an award…
Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty
VICTORIA, BC – The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by…
Only one bidder for initial contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
VANCOUVER – Metro Vancouver’s largest capital project ever, the replacement of the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant, is about to begin now that the initial contract…
McGill University Health Centre issues notice after watermain failure
MONTREAL – A major aqueduct failure of the City of Montreal last night has left the Glen site of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)…
Report suggests stronger processes required to protect Alberta’s surface water
A new report released July 10, 2024 by Alberta’s Auditor General found that the government lacks effective processes to manage surface water allocation and use,…
New study recommends ecosystem approach to managing Great Lakes
WINDSOR, Ont. – In contrast to traditional natural resource management that fosters autocratic decision-making, an ecosystem approach champions collaboration and empowering stakeholders, says a UWindsor…
Living Lakes Canada report highlights need for expanded groundwater monitoring in Columbia basin
According to a recent survey conducted by Living Lakes Canada, 72% of respondents are highly concerned about groundwater in the Columbia Basin, with primary worries…
Major equipment failure leads to water restrictions in Merritt during heat wave
Merritt, BC – The City of Merritt is asking its residents to conserve water by “all means possible” after a major equipment failure was detected…
Dartmouth invests $32.5M in stormwater system
DARTMOUTH, NS – Funding from the Province will help replace a stormwater system and surrounding infrastructure in downtown Dartmouth. “This is a landmark project for…