Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Quesnel, B.C. receives grant funding for infrastructure master plan
Quesnel, B.C. – Minister Bailey of the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation was in Quesnel to announce the approval of the $500,000 grant…
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Restoring soil, recovering forests, and rescuing our planet
There was something missing in the unmistakable signs of autumn as the sun beat down last October. The sweet scent of leaves decomposing on the…
Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – It may be Earth Week, but the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s release of its annual $350,000 in grant funding this week will…
New study shows biological invasions from invasive species are as costly as natural disasters
Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes and wildfires are widely recognized for their devastating economic impacts. A new study released on March…
Manitoba Government enhances initiative to protect precious water resources
The Manitoba government is advancing protection and support for water resources through a number of initiatives including enhancing the Lake Friendly Initiative and expanding watershed…
Nominate an environmental hero for a 2023 Conservation Award!
Deadline for nominations is June 2, 2023 Lake Simcoe watershed, ON– The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is seeking watershed-wide nominations for the annual 2023…
World Landscape Architecture Month celebrates growing green public spaces in Ontario
From creating a heart-shaped pond out of an old Gardiner Expressway off-ramp to reimagining an entire landscape while preserving its history, landscape architects in Ontario…
Shuswap Watershed Council awarding five grants for water quality improvement
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has announced grant funding for projects that protect and improve water quality in the Shuswap watershed. “Protecting and enhancing our…
Canadore College launches its Clean Water Initiative with the opening of its Water Teaching Lodge
North Bay, ON – Canadore College is taking another step on its journey to address the systemic issues facing Indigenous communities and the challenges they…
Kincardine works to remediate phragmites
Kincardine, ON – Canada’s worst invasive plant is a little less evident in the Municipality of Kincardine. This is thanks to a comprehensive and collaborative initiative…
Vaughan’s water system among the best in Ontario
When you turn on a tap, you can rely on the City of Vaughan’s safe, high-quality and reliable drinking water system to deliver fresh and…
Ontario partnering with Indigenous leaders to protect the Great Lakes
Toronto – The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect…
New drinking water safety action plan for Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has released the new Drinking Water Safety Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador. The new…
ALTRA | SANEXEN awarded first-of-its-kind contract by Waste Connections to combat PFAS
Montreal – ALTRA | SANEXEN has been awarded a contract by Waste Connections to provide the first continuous full-scale PFAS remediation solution to the landfill…
Midsea Engineering joins forces with CIMA+
Montreal and Vancouver – CIMA+ has announced the acquisition of MidSea Engineering (“MidSea”), a Vancouver-based engineering consulting firm that provides multidisciplinary engineering and consulting services…
Okanagan Indian Band celebrates the completion of their water systems improvement project
Vernon, B.C. – On April 5, Okanagan Indian Band held a Water Celebration to mark the completion of their water systems improvement project. Consequently, the…
Water Security Agency launches Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program for 2023
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is announcing the launch of the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) for 2023 to help Saskatchewan communities and residents…
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…
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…