Tuesday, June 9, 2026
New water and sewer infrastructure for Caraquet, NB
The government of Canada along with the province of New Brunswick and the City of Caraquet are investing in new water and sewer infrastructure to…
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Roller, Hose, or Tube Pumps, also known as Peristaltic Metering Pumps, now boast enhanced capabilities thanks to technological and design improvements. The peristaltic pump was…
Federal gov’t invests in New Brunswick, PEI water infrastructure
The government of Canada is investing in water and wastewater infrastructure in Cornwall, PEI and wastewater infrastructure in Belle-Baie, NB. The federal government will put…
Alberta invests more than $28 million on flood and drought protection
The government of Alberta is putting more than $28 million towards drought-proofing and flood prevention through two different funding streams. $25 million will be invested…
CSA opens call for proposals for freshwater protection
The CSA Group’s Explore Research Program launched a call for proposals on March 31 focused on protecting Canada’s freshwater. “While Canada is rich in freshwater…
Bearspaw inspections begin
The City of Calgary is starting a proactive assessment of a section of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main this week. The inspection will run from…
Build Communities Strong fund invests in wastewater infrastructure in Arctic, Alberta
The federal government’s Build Communities Strong fund, announced in the 2025 budget, is bringing new and upgraded water infrastructure to Alberta, the Northwest Territories and…
Water leaders welcome federal Water Security Strategy
A group of water leaders convened by AquaAction are publicly lauding the federal government’s recently announced Water Security Strategy. The experts met with Wade Grant,…
Federal government invests in Atlantic Canada infrastructure
The 2025 federal budget’s Building Communities Strong Fund is bringing wastewater infrastructure upgrades to Bridgewater, NS along with drinking water improvements in Quispamsis, NB. More…
Watersheds Canada extends Natural Edge program to four Ontario communities
National freshwater conservation charity Watersheds Canada announced March 31 it is expanding its program to four new Ontario communities. The program, titled “The Natural Edge”…
Nova Scotia aboiteau construction approved
The federal government has approved construction of the Avon River aboiteau in Hants County, NS. Constructing the new aboiteau will allow the Highway 101 twinning…
Bearspaw feeder main returns to service
The City of Calgary announced April 2 it has lifted water restrictions as the Bearspaw Feeder Main returns to service. Since the feeder main was…
Veolia and NYEC launch youth water career partnership
Environmental services company Veolia and the National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) are partnering to engage youth in water and wastewater careers. The multi-city strategy aims…
Port Alberni makes major water infrastructure investment
Port Alberni, B.C. is ready to begin construction of a substantiial upgrade of the city’s drinking water infrastructure. Rolling out in four phases over the…
Ontario investing up to $21.8 million in new Schreiber wastewater plant
Ontario Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland announced March 27 that the province of Ontario will invest up to $21,859,076 for construction of a new wastewater…
Carney announces new national nature strategy
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new $3.8 billion nature strategy, A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, with a strong marine and…
Federal government announces Inuvik infrastructure upgrades
The government of Canada will invest over $5.4 million through The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) to upgrade water and wastewater systems to support…
Bearspaw South Feeder Main shutdown reaches final stages
The Bearspaw South Feeder Main in Calgary has reached the final stages of its shutdown as crews continue repairs. Refilling the pipe began on March…
Government of Canada and Qikiqtani Inuit Association create Nunavut marine protected areas
The federal government and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association announced on March 30 the establishment of the Qikiqtait and Sarvarjuaq Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Nunavut.…
City of Belleville moves forward with Avonlough sewage project
The City of Bellville is proceeding with its Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station project to address critical wastewater infrastructure needs in west Belleville. The project is…
Cumberland wastewater upgrades hit milestone
The Village of Cumberland in British Columbia has completed a critical upgrade to their wastewater system. Upgrades include improvements to the current lagoon system including…
Newfoundland announces 2026 Operator of the Year winners
Newfoundland’s 2026 Operator of the Year Awards were announced on March 25 at the annual Water and Wastewater Workshop held in Gander, Nfld. Provincial minister…
Quamichan Lake water quality tests begin
Installation of scientific test equipment has begun in Quamichan Lake located in North Cowichan, B.C. in order to assess potential solutions to ongoing cyanobacteria blooms.…
Niagara water treatment plants earn A+ from Ontario
Niagara Region’s six water treatment plants have earned a 100 per cent rating from the Ontarios’ ministry of the environment, conservation and parks following inspections…