Friday, September 4, 2026
The wait is over: The 2026 Water Canada Awards finalists are here!
The stage is officially set, the tension is mounting, and the finest minds in the Canadian water sector are about to converge for the biggest…
News
Inside the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act: What $4.6B in new funding means for the sector
OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced new legislation aimed at closing the regulatory gap for drinking water on First Nations lands, backed by a…
Okotoks Regional Water Project celebrates milestone with valve turning ceremony
The Town of Okotoks and Foothills County marked a major milestone in the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project with a valve turning ceremony celebrating the…
Calgary appoints COO of newly created Water Utility, updates Bearspaw construction progress
The City of Calgary announced that construction of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main Replacement Project remains on schedule and the project continues to achieve significant…
PEI, feds invest in wastewater and stormwater infrastructure to support growth
The Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island announced a joint investment of more than $3.4 million to help Alberton meet its growing housing demand…
CIMA+ receives award for Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades
CIMA+ was honoured with the 2026 ACEC Ontario – Grand River Chapter Water and Wastewater Diamond Award for its work on critical upgrades at the…
New treatment plant a key step to ending boil advisory on Ontario First Nation
When the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, in Neyaashiinigmiing on the southern shore of Georgian Bay in south-central Ontario, embarked on a four-year endeavour…
B.C. supports projects to reduce flood threat in Vernon, Penticton, Lumby
The Province of B.C., along with local governments are ensuring people in Vernon, Penticton and Lumby will be better protected from the effects of floods…
TMU Bruce Fellows launch Canada Water Week petition, secure 1,000 signatures
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Bruce Fellows in Canadian Freshwater Policy have mobilized over 1,000 signatures in support of establishing an official Canada Water Week, exceeding the…
Canada to host the 12th Our Ocean Conference in 2027
Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, announced Canada will host the 12th Our Ocean Conference (OOC) Spring 2027, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Drawing on…
The PFAS trap: Why slow public disclosure is now a multi-million-dollar liability
On June 30, 2026, Canada’s new Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations officially kick in. While the federal government is focused on banning the manufacture…
New conservation area brings new life to Mississauga’s waterfront
Located along the shore of Lake Ontario, the Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, a new 26-hectare green space has transformed a once-industrial portion of Mississauga’s…
Beyond the cigarette butt: New tracking reveals emerging waste streams in the Great Lakes
TORONTO — Shifting consumer habits and the natural breakdown of materials are altering the face of plastic pollution across the Great Lakes, according to new…
Coaldale receives $1.8M federal grant for wastewater trunk main expansion
The Town of Coaldale (AB) has secured $1.8 million in federal funding to expand its sanitary sewer network in the west side of the community,…
Squamish Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion complete
The District of Squamish marked the completion of $12.8 million in critical upgrades on the Squamish Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). The major upgrades will increase…
Cranbrook breaks ground on new facility designed to serve 75 years of growth
After several years of project planning and engineering design work, construction on the long-awaited Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility Project for the City of Cranbrook…
Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 3 water restrictions amid dry weather, infrastructure work
Metro Vancouver will implement Stage 3 water restrictions starting June 8 to protect the regional water supply system while critical infrastructure work continues. The move…
Turning off the forever tap: Inside Canada’s master plan for PFAS
If you ask anyone in the water sector what keeps them up at night, you’re bound to hear a four-letter acronym: PFAS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Funding to upgrade New Brunswick’s Beaubassin Research Centre
The federal government is providing funding to Ducks Unlimited Canada for green energy improvements at New Brunswick’s Beaubassin Research Centre. Energy efficient upgrades to Ducks…
SPONSORED: Spain’s Flooding Challenge Meets a Reliable Solution
Pamplona, Spain, is known worldwide for its rich history and the famous Running of the Bulls festival, but the city also faces a recurring environmental…
Unlocking the cottage, unloading the tank
Water Canada talks to Terry Rees about managing the spring infrastructure influx. As the weather warms, an annual migration begins across Canada. Thousands of urbanites…
Nova Scotia launches water resilience fund and data portal to combat drought
Provincial funding and a new data tool will help communities prepare for and respond to water shortages caused by drought, announced the Nova Scotia government.…
Donation to aid critical groundwater research in Alberta
Groundwater plays a vital role in supplying drinking water to Canadians while also supporting agricultural production. As changing climates create water scarcity, there is a…
Innovative repair at water treatment plant earns provincial award for Niagara Region
A groundbreaking new technique used to repair aging water infrastructure has earned Niagara Region praise from the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA). The Niagara Falls Water Treatment…