Sunday, February 15, 2026
TMU’s Bruce Fellowship: Creating a ripple effect in Canadian freshwater policy
Erika C. Bruce, PhD, and her late husband, Geoffrey F. Bruce, shared a vision for Canada: To be a world leader in freshwater policy. As…
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Early career professionals, defined
To make Downstream events inclusive and to actively support diversity in the water sector, we have chosen to refer to participants as “early career professionals”…
Meet Downstream 2022’s experts
The goal of Downstream is to immerse early career professionals in the industry to expand their personal networks and open them up to all the…
Building Connections Downstream
Have you ever had a great idea, and thought: “Huh, somebody should really get on that!” Well, that’s pretty much how Water Canada’s Downstream program…
National Adaptation Strategy must protect Canada’s Communities
Ottawa – Municipalities are on the front lines of new climate extremes. Municipal leaders know what their communities need, and they know what works on…
Calgary-based Westhoff Engineering Resources, Inc. joins CIMA+
Calgary – CIMA+, one of Canada’s largest privately-owned consulting engineering firms, has announced the acquisition of Westhoff Engineering Resources, Inc., a Calgary-based firm with a…
Funding for Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region
Lions Bay, B.C. – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, alongside Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea…
Canada supports community-based action to improve and protect fresh water in B.C.
Vancouver, B.C. – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside a number of environmental organizations at John Hendry Park in Vancouver…
Ontario Tech researcher floating a clean energy solution for vessels in Toronto Harbour
Toronto, ON – When it comes to trying to help the planet secure its energy future, you won’t find many researchers more energetic than Ontario…
B.C.’s Maliview Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade project receives funding
Victoria, B.C. – The Capital Regional District (CRD) will receive funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Rural and Northern Communities Program. The $1,989,000 in…
Finding a solution for Canada’s growing urban flooding problem
One of the most tangible and costly effects of global climate change is major, often catastrophic, floods. In Canada, where upwards of seven million people…
UWaterloo leads interdisciplinary team investigating PFAS in Canadian water systems
University of Waterloo is leading an interdisciplinary team to identify and treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – better known as forever chemicals – in water systems…
Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada’s first national flood insurance program
Communities and governments are working together to prepare for and adapt to impacts of climate change, helping to improve quality of life for Canadians in…
The Yukon and Northwest Territories sign Bilateral Water Management agreements
The governments of Yukon and the Northwest Territories have signed two Bilateral Water Management agreements. The agreements apply to the Peel and Liard River sub-basins,…
Project funding to address flood risk, support innovation for Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia – Five municipal projects will receive provincial funding to help mitigate flood risk or support municipal innovation. Four projects under the Flood Risk Infrastructure Investment Program…
Grant supports municipal infrastructure projects in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia – Fifteen communities will receive support for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program. “Access to safe…
Research: Vulnerable communities face a higher risk of socio-economic injustice due to flood hazards
Socially vulnerable groups are at greater risk from climate-change-caused flooding because of systemic disadvantages, according to a new study. The study also reveals that neighbourhood-level…
The Government of Canada invests $4.3 million in biodiversity at Forillon National Park
Gaspé, QC – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for Gaspésie–Les Îles-de-la-MadeleineParks, on behalf of Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment…
Moncton residents to benefit from upgraded stormwater and wastewater infrastructure
Moncton, NB – The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe,…
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Canada and Ontario reach settlement on Treaty 3 Flooding Claim
Ontario – Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario…
Orthophosphate to be added to Sturgeon County, AB drinking water
EPCOR has informed Sturgeon County that starting in early 2023, they will add orthophosphate to its water treatment process. EPCOR supplies the drinking water to Sturgeon…
Canada invests in Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve
Parry Sound, ON – Canadians depend on nature for clean water to drink and air to breathe, food to eat, and quality spaces to enjoy…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates completion of their new wastewater treatment plant
Ahousaht, Traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth Territory, B.C. – Ahousaht First Nation is celebrating the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant, located at Ahousaht First Nation’s Maaqtusiis…
Cumberland, B.C., awarded two major grants for drinking water infrastructure
The Village of Cumberland has been successful in two major grant applications for infrastructure funding: a $4,475,000 grant from the joint federal-provincial Investing in Canada Infrastructure…