Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Thunder Bay Launches Loan Program to Support Replacement of Lead Pipes
Thunder Bay’s City Council approved an interest-free loan program on June 22, 2020. The program will allow property owners to borrow funds from the City…
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Infrastructure Failure in Montana Affects Water Users in Alberta
The Alberta government is working to address the impacts to water users resulting from an infrastructure failure in Montana. On May 17, a concrete drop…
Infrastructure Grants Support Economic Recovery in Alberta
The Government of Alberta has awarded $200 million in infrastructure grants to municipalities across the province to make improvements to water supply and treatment facilities…
Improving Water Capacity in One of Canada’s Largest Cities: Mississauga
The city of Mississauga, Ontario has been a ballooning Toronto suburb for decades. From a population of 172,352 in 1971, it has grown to nearly…
Recycling Wastewater Could Dramatically Slash Cities’ Need for Freshwater: Study
Delivering water to city dwellers can become far more efficient, according to Rice University researchers who said it should involve a healthy level of recycled…
Second Crew Isolates at Water Treatment Facility in Brandon, Man.
To ensure that a safe supply of potable water remains available for residents, institutions, and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Brandon made…
Arctic Water—An Abundant Resource in Short Supply
It is estimated that 37 per cent of Canada’s total freshwater is contained in the three territories. In spite of this abundant resource, water can…
Brandon, Manitoba Activates Pandemic Preparedness Plan for Water Treatment Facility
The Brandon Emergency Response Control Group has made a decision to activate its pandemic preparedness plan at its municipal water treatment facility. According to the…
Researchers Study Invisible Plastics in Drinking Water and Wastewater
A research team has found that nanoscale particles of the most commonly used plastics tend to move through the water supply or settle out in…
Arctic Water
It is estimated that 37 per cent of Canada’s total freshwater is contained in the three territories. In spite of this abundant resource, water can…
Natural Assets Help Communities Better Manage Flood Risk: Report
The latest research from the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) found that natural assets like wetlands, forests, and ponds help communities in Canada better manage…
Public Consultations on Water Withdrawal in P.E.I. Provide Clear Direction
Islanders want science and evidence-based research to inform public policy and to protect their drinking water. This was one of the common themes identified during…
New Treatment Plant Provides Safe Drinking Water in Parksville, B.C.
A new water treatment plant will provide safe drinking water to residents in Parksville and Nanoose, British Columbia. “I’m pleased that Canada’s historic infrastructure investments…
Okanagan Basin Water Board Launches Call for Grant Applications
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement grant program. New in 2019, the board approved a…
City of Prince Albert, S.K. Completes Water Reservoir Project
The City of Prince Albert has officially announced that construction has finished on a 15-million-litre above-ground reservoir and associated works, such as a new 227-square-metre…
SPONSORED: Peterborough & the Kawarthas: A Cleantech Powerhouse
Peterborough & the Kawarthas is a region that has been shaped by three things: innovative minds, a commitment to sustainability, and its connection to water.…
Water Use by Plant Life to Make Less Water Available for Humans
A new study from Dartmouth College has found that consumption of water by plant life will increase in the future due to climate change, making…
Green Stop’s Hydration Station Takes Top Spot at 2019 AquaHacking Challenge
An innovative water station that was a hit among Montreal concert-goers this past summer took top prize at the 2019 AquaHacking Challenge. The Green Stop…
City of Guelph and Dolime Quarry Develop Proposal to Protect Drinking Water
The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at…
USask Water Scientist, John Pomeroy, Awarded Royal Society Medal
John Pomeroy, Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), has been awarded one of Canada’s top honours…
City of Ottawa Committee Approves Update to Lead Pipe Replacement Program
The City of Ottawa’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water, and Waste Management approved an update to the Lead Pipe Replacement Program. Homeowners with lead water…
Former Operator Receives National First Nations Water Leadership Award
First Nations people and organizations are leading efforts to ensure their communities receive access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water. To recognize this work,…
SPONSORED: Removing Arsenic and Manganese in White Rock
When the City of White Rock needed a solution to remove arsenic from the community’s drinking water supply, they turned to AdEdge. The City purchased…
Nearly 50 Million Lack Access to Piped Water in Global South
New research has found that in 15 major cities in the global south, almost half of all households lack access to piped utility water, affecting…