Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Wastewater heat recovery: From dirty water to clean energy
Canadians have the second highest water consumption in the world and generate almost 12.7 trillion litres of wastewater a day, much of which is heated…
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Ocean Legacy Foundation launches updated EPIC Academy and expands global education on ocean plastic pollution
VANCOUVER – Ocean Legacy Foundation (“OLF”), a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution emergency response programs, with the goal to end…
Ontario continues to change roles and responsibilities of Conservation Authorities
Newmarket, ON – In a bid to address the housing supply, the Ontario government released a series of new proposed legislative changes, many of which…
Brian Indian of Onigaming First Nation is the 2022 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipient
Ottawa – Each year, First Nations individuals and organizations from across Canada are recognized by their peers for demonstrating leadership and outstanding dedication to the…
Walkerton Clean Water Centre hosts high school students as they learn about careers in drinking water
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) recently had the opportunity to host 75 students from John Diefenbaker Senior School in Hanover, Ontario.…
COVID-19 wastewater surveillance networks established in New Brunswick
Riverview, GNB – COVID-19 wastewater surveillance networks are being established in the province. The initial pilot sites include the greater Moncton area and Natoaganeg First…
Using innovation to solve climate change
Devastating floods, heatwaves, droughts, and storms are among the new norm of extreme weather events impacting the planet and billions of people around the globe.…
Town of Caledon recognized for supporting water quality
The Town of Caledon’s Engineering staff received the ‘Healthy Water Award’ from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority for hosting Stormwater Management Pond inspection and maintenance workshops for municipalities across Ontario. “Stormwater is a critical town service…
Research: Modifying water’s structure as low-energy method for removing pollutants
Fresh water is a finite resource vulnerable to contamination. Researchers from the University of Guelph and scientists from the Canadian Light Source at the University…
Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum returns
Kelowna, B.C. – The much-anticipated Nk’mip (Osoyoos Lake) water science forum is making a return to the Okanagan valley, Oct. 27-29. Following on earlier forums in…
Canada will contribute to NASA’s international Atmosphere Observing System
Ottawa – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, has announced that Canada will contribute to the Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) mission…
The case for embracing water re-use in Canada
There is a perception that Canada has an abundant freshwater supply. In some regions of the country, where drought conditions do not exist, this is…
Shuswap Watershed Council publishes Phosphorus Action Plan
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has just published a new document to encourage residents in the Shuswap to take steps that will protect water quality.…
Barrie receives conservation award for stormwater pond project
Barrie, ON – The City of Barrie received a Healthy Water Award at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)’s Conservation Awards, which were celebrated…
Infinitii ai launches expanded product portfolio for water infrastructure under infinitii dataworks platform
Vancouver-based infinitii ai, which is consolidating FlowWorks and Carl Data Solutions under its new company name, has announced an ambitious software portfolio for Smart City…
Ocean Legacy Foundation partners with TELUS to advance global education on ocean plastic pollution
Vancouver – Ocean Legacy Foundation (“OLF”), a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution emergency response programs, with the goal to end…
CWN welcomes Katina Tam as senior program advisor
Katina Tam has joined the CWN team as their new senior program advisor. Through this role, Katina leads and implements various initiatives supporting the Municipal…
MNAI appoints three new board members
Victoria, B.C. — The Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) is pleased to announce the expansion of their Board of Directors with the election of three…
Call for Indigenous case studies: Knowledge dialogue on Indigenous knowledge in water management
The upcoming online Knowledge Dialogue on the “Application of Indigenous Knowledge in Water Management: Best Practice Models” taking place on November 22, 2022, from 11:00…
West Coast leaders double down on bold actions to fight climate crisis
San Francisco – In the latest of several climate partnerships among Pacific Coast governments, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed a new Statement of…
City of Saint John drinking water continues to place among the top in Atlantic Canada
The City is raising a glass to Saint John Water this week as the utility brings home a second place award from the Atlantic Canada Water…
Blue Economy: The challenges with protecting source water
What started as a discussion on protecting our source water became a deep dive into how climate change is impacting quality freshwater sourcing in Canada.…
Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund recognized with 2023 Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Award
Toronto – The Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) has been recognized as a national leader in sustainability excellence, receiving a Canada’s 2023 Clean50 award. CCRI is…
Nature in the balance: but still not on the balance sheet
As Canada prepares to unveil its National Adaptation Strategy at COP27 and to host the COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal, nature is still assigned a…