Climate change, drought, and increasing demand are creating a global water volatility crisis. As communities around the world find ways to use water more efficiently,…
In the area of Belleville, ON, the Quinte watershed has experienced low water conditions since June. In August, a Level 3 Low Water Condition was…
The Pic Mobert First Nation is the recipient of a 2016 Ontario Waterpower Association Innovation Award for solving an energy infrastructure dilemma while safeguarding drinking water…
As consumers, we expect that when we turn on the tap—whether for drinking, cooking or cleaning—the water will flow. At Nestlé Waters North America, we…
If a landowners property has previously been drained by a man-made ditch, they are eligible to receive a one-time payment
The government has worked with First Nations communities and their stakeholders since 2013 under the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act to develop “enforceable federal regulations that will better ensure access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water, the effective treatment of wastewater, and the protection of sources of drinking water on First Nation lands.”
In 2000, the International Joint Commission (IJC) pointed to policy gaps across government bodies with respect to the Great Lakes. In a statement released this week, the IJC described the progress over the last sixteen years as “for the most part a good new story.”
This week, the Government of Canada unveiled plans for a new $77.8 million research program, led by the University of Saskatchewan with more than 380…
The governments of Canada and Alberta announced a new bilateral agreement that will make more than $1.08 billion in funding available under two new federal programs…
In response to local environmental groups’ worries Nestlé’s water takings in the Grand River Watershed, Guelph mayor Cam Guthrie posted a response on his blog…
The frequency of drinking water advisories in First Nations communities is known to be unacceptably high in Canada. In 2015, 169 drinking water advisories (DWAs)…
A report by the Alberta Water Council (AWC) recommends seven ways in which Alberta can improve its management of aquatic invasive species (AIS). AIS include…
A Ryerson University researcher has developed a new environmentally and economically-friendly treatment process. Treatment of industrial waste water is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our…
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative–composed of Great Lakes mayors–is requesting a hearing to challenge the decision to allow Waukesha to divert water…
Despite normal flows for many streams and Level 1 drought conditions elsewhere within the Nicola region, low flows in the Coldwater River system are nearing…
As the Skeena-Nass area of British Columbia continues to experience Level 3 hydrological drought conditions, leaders from the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition express concern about…
As a result of prolonged dry conditions along the coast, the Skeena-Nass area of British Columbia is experiencing Level 3 hydrological drought conditions. The Level…
After Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed the presence of subsurface oil in the North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Mayor Greg Dionne, announced…
The federal and provincial government announced $27.8 million in funding for wastewater and water infrastructure projects in eight Saskatchewan communities. Minister Ralph Goodale, minister of…
Metro Vancouver’s We Love Water campaign aims to improve water conservation year round throughout the region by connecting to the deep appreciation people have for their…
Jacqueline Wilson is counsel at the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) and works on law reform and litigation relating to climate change, energy policy, and…
BHP Billiton, one of the largest mining companies in Saskatchewan, has teamed up with local First Nation to connect 15 homes to its water treatment…
The governments of Canada and the United States today announced that they have identified eight substances as chemicals of mutual concern under the Canada-U.S. Great…
Water Canada magazine has announced the finalists of the 2016 Water’s Next Awards. The Water’s Next Awards program honours the achievements and ideas of individuals…