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…
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…
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…
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…
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, ON – The City of Barrie received a Healthy Water Award at the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA)’s Conservation Awards, which were celebrated…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
San Francisco – In the latest of several climate partnerships among Pacific Coast governments, California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia signed a new Statement of…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
The Manitoba government is developing a new $15-million fund to support Indigenous economic development opportunities related to the Lake Manitoba and Lake St. Martin Outlet…
In the wake of Hurricane Fiona’s devastation, thousands are rebuilding their homes and communities, and businesses of all sizes are getting back on their feet.…
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is in the first phase of upgrading the dyke network to protect against flooding from increasingly more common high…
Ottawa – Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) has announced an investment of $18.7 million in six innovative Canadian companies working in sectors ranging from agriculture…
In our September/October 2022 issue, we spoke with system operators about the challenges they face in providing their communities with clean drinking water. Some work…
A new University of Waterloo initiative aims to shape the future of sustainability for the benefit of the environment, economy, and society. The Sustainable Futures Initiative is…
Three University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $430,000 in total by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help purchase cutting-edge equipment that…
Vancouver – Aquatic Informatics is pleased to award the latest Ripple Effect grant to Stroud Water Research Center. Ripple Effect is a software and service…