Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Prince Albert Raw Water Pump House project complete
Prince Albert, Sask – An essential water utility infrastructure project is now complete, thanks to federal and municipal investments. The City of Prince Albert officially…
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Northern Waters: Water treatment challenges across Canada’s territories
When spring arrived this past year in the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, residents weren’t ready for what followed. River water levels reaching historic…
York U researchers’ revamped AI tool makes water dramatically safer in refugee camps
Toronto – A team of researchers from York University’s Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research and Lassonde School of Engineering have revamped their Safe Water Optimization Tool (SWOT) with multiple innovations that will…
How can landfill operators prepare to deal with PFAS in their leachates?
Few emerging issues are as contentious for the waste industry as contamination by per-/poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances, now better known as forever chemicals, are…
Government of Canada announces funding to clean up Hurricane Fiona ocean litter
Ottawa, ON – Hurricane Fiona has had a devastating effect on communities across Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. Houses and buildings have been severely damaged…
Training for municipal officials, mayors, and councillors at Walkerton Clean Water Centre
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to provide training for newly elected officials across Ontario. Responsibilities Under the Statutory Standard of Care…
The Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in shíshálh Nation Government District-owned wastewater treatment plant
shíshálh Nation, BC – Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the shíshálh Nation Government District (sNGD) announced financial close on an agreement, which will see the…
Governments invest in infrastructure Projects in Berens River First Nation
Berens River, MB – The Honourable Dan Vandal, federal Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, Minister for CanNor, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic…
Final piece of Waterfront Toronto’s Stormwater Management System underway
Waterfront Toronto has begun work on the final piece of a large Stormwater Management System that services East Bayfront, the West Don Lands and future…
Downstream Halifax 2022: Meet the Experts
Downstream is partnering with the National Water and Wastewater Association’s annual conference. At this invite-only speed networking event that brings together current and future generations of water…
Infrastructure funding will advance self-determination for Yukon First Nations
Whitehorse, Yukon — The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, has announced an investment of $77 million over 4 years to support the housing…
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…
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.…