The Government of Canada is firmly committed to improving reliable access to safe drinking water in First Nations communities. On December 22, 2021, the Federal…
Two projects lead by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan’s Toxicology Centre have been awarded $300,000 each by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to study…
The new Waterloo Aquatic Threats in Environmental Research (WATER) facility at the University of Waterloo aims to simulate and research aquatic stressors and threats so…
Montréal—LOGISTEC Corporation is pleased to announce that Jean-François Bolduc has been named President of LOGISTEC Environmental Services Inc. (“LOGISTEC Environmental”) and SANEXEN Environmental Services Inc.…
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to announce that it has provided training on drinking water treatment, technologies and regulatory…
Water Canada, the only national publication dedicated to water quality and stewardship in Canada, is pleased to announce that Jen Smith is joining the company…
After three years of studies, applications, ongoing work and discussions with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, the Provincial Government and other local governments, the Sunshine Coast Regional…
BlackBerry Limited and the University of Waterloo‘s Water Institute launched a first-of-its-kind innovation research challenge for professors and students. The Water Innovation Challenge invites new applications of…
Carried out at the IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) in Ontario, Canada, one of the only facilities in the world where lakes and their watersheds can…
The engineering contract for the Thornbury Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion 1A has been awarded to the IBI Group. “The expansion of the Thornbury Wastewater Treatment…
There has been a significant amount of focus on the plastic that ends up in our oceans. At the same time, we need to consider…
1. Canada and Ontario mark 50th anniversary of Great Lakes agreement The Governments of Canada and Ontario announced that they have signed the new Canada-Ontario Agreement…
1. Canada announces investment to support technology development and commercialization The Government of Canada announced an investment of $20 million to support the development and…
Matrix Solutions—a Canadian environmental consulting, water, and engineering design firm—has announced a merger with Ontario-based Ecosystem Recovery Inc. (ERI). ERI specializes in helping clients effectively…
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) has announced the formation of a First Nations Advisory Circle. “OCWA would like to gain a better understanding of…
1. Research examines presence of pharmaceuticals in Saskatoon’s wastewater For the first time, research was conducted to examine the presence of pharmaceuticals in both Saskatoon’s Wastewater Treatment Plant and the South…
1. SAIT opens new Water and Wastewater Pilot Scale Treatment Lab Students interested in sustainable water resource management will have the chance to hone their…
1. Next generation of stormwater incentives Stormwater user fees have provided many Canadian municipalities with stable, dedicated funding for critical stormwater services, while stormwater credit…
Indra Maharjan—director of innovation, technology, and alternative delivery at the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)—has been named one of Canada’s top 25 immigrants by Canadian…
Jordan Moran, an operations manager for Saint John Water, was awarded the Silent Hero Award by the Atlantic Canada Water Works Association (ACWWA) on December…
The Town of Erin’s Council has given approval to pre-qualify five contractors that will be invited to submit the final tender bid for the construction…
The Municipality of Lakeshore is expanding the Denis St. Pierre Water Pollution Control Plant. Mayor Bain and members of Council for the Municipality of Lakeshore broke ground…
A class of chemicals used for more than half a century in everyday goods such as clothing, cosmetics, and consumer electronics is finding itself under…
Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $3.1 million in 32 projects over three years…