Monday, December 1, 2025
Water Canada Webinars: Looking at the value and cost of water in Canada
In Canada we’re surrounded by water, which makes it feel like water is free. But the reality is the water we use–taps to toilets to…
News
The Government of Canada investing more than $33 billion into projects across the country
On April 4, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, announced the successful allocation of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program…
Clean Nature and the City of L’Assomption join forces to reduce the excessive use of road salt
L’Assomption, QC – AquaAction has announced the launch of a pilot project as part of its AquaEntrepreneur Québec program, in collaboration with the company Clean…
Ontario supporting small communities impacted by extreme weather
The Ontario government is providing $5.5 million to 22 small municipalities affected by significant weather events in 2022. Funding will assist with the clearing of…
Mount Allison University students get reusable water bottle from Hydro Flask
Bend, Ore – Hydro Flask has announced Sackville, NB’s Mount Allison University as campus winner of its recent 2 Million Bottle Challenge. The 2 Million…
POLIS celebrates significant federal commitment and investment in water
Victoria, B.C. lək̓ʷəŋən territory – Joining many other groups across the country, the team at the POLIS Water Sustainability Project celebrates the tabling of Budget 2023,…
New solutions for reducing our stormwater management footprint
The cost of land in Canada’s major cities and their surrounding areas is skyrocketing. New housing stock are going for astronomical prices and there is…
Climate Proof Canada statement following the Federal Budget
Ottawa – Climate Proof Canada is encouraged to see new investments to better protect and inform Canadians at highest risk of flooding and modernize federal…
FCM statement on the 2023 federal budget
Taneen Rudyk, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), issued this statement following the tabling of the 2023 federal budget. “Today, Deputy Prime Minister…
Government of Canada releases Budget 2023
Ottawa – This week, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023—A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy,…
New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for…
CWN welcomes Deborah Van Dyk as program manager
Deborah Van Dyk has joined the Canadian Water Network (CWN) team as a program manager for their Wastewater-Based Surveillance (WBS) Program. “CWN is thrilled to…
CRD announces Alicia Fraser as general manager, Integrated Water Services
Victoria, B.C. – Alicia Fraser has been appointed as the new General Manager of Integrated Water Services (GM IWS) with Capital Regional District. Ms. Fraser…
Government of Canada invests $74 million in the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
Peterborough, ON – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast…
Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure Survey: Replacement values, 2020
At the end of 2020, core public infrastructure in Canada, excluding social and affordable housing, had a total replacement value of $2.1 trillion. Roads ($894.2 billion) and bridges…
Ottawa committee approves sewer connection to capture renewable energy from wastewater
Ottawa – The City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee has approved that the City enter into an agreement with Theia Partners and Envari Holdings to…
Shuswap Watershed Council receives reply letter from Minister of Environment regarding algal bloom, new commitments made for monitoring and action
Shuswap Watershed Council receives reply letter from Minister of Environment regarding algal bloom, new commitments made for monitoring and action The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC)…
CarboNet’s NanoNet Platform and innovation in wastewater treatment solutions
Watching dirty water get mixed in jars isn’t usually what comes to mind when you think business competition. But it’s hard not to see the…
Use road salt wisely, cautions U of G researcher
A University of Guelph toxicologist is urging researchers to invest in finding better alternatives to road salt to protect lakes and rivers. “At the moment,…
Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Inverness, NS
Inverness, NS – Nova Scotia is investing in water infrastructure upgrades in Inverness that will help prepare the town for future growth. The project will…
World Water Day marked with funding announcement for research and protection of our most precious natural resource: fresh water
Gatineau, QC – We are taking advantage of World Water Day to support our ambitious climate change actions that keep our air and our fresh…
An additional 8.56 billion cubic metres of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals, ABB reveals
Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic metres and investment in an additional 4691 treatment facilities per year is required…
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Water Day
Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day: “Today, as we join the international community to mark…
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, ON – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg held celebrations to formally announce the construction of a new raw water intake and treatment plant. This new plant…