Monday, July 27, 2026
Canada’s Freshwater Supply at Risk: Declaration
Canadian scientists, water policy and legal experts and environmental activists signed on today to a Freshwater Declaration, calling on all levels of government to take…
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Sask. Water Supply Project EA Continues as Study
Canada’s Environment Minister Jim Prentice announced today that a comprehensive study is the most appropriate type of environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Saskatchewan Landing…
City of Trail Completes Tadanac Water Supply Project
The City of Trail, B.C. has completed its water supply main line from West Trail to Tadanac. The 400mm water line has been installed from…
Canada and Yukon Fund Water Supply System in Haines Junction
Whitehorse, YT- Last week, the federal government announced funding for improvements to Haines Junction’s water supply system in Yukon. The Village of Haines Junction will…
New Regional Water Supply System: Penobsquis
Residents of Penobsquis will have access to safe drinking water through a new regional water supply system. Today, the governments of Canada and New Brunswick…
Winnipeg’s Water Supply Threatened by Sewage: CBC
Problems with a First Nation sewage-treatment plant could affect the water quality of Shoal Lake, which provides drinking water for the City of Winnipeg, according…
Public comments invited on proposed drinking water protection amendments in Orangeville
The Credit Valley Source Protection Authority is inviting the public to comment on proposed amendments to the Credit Valley – Toronto and Region – Central…
Competition for water poses risks to the energy transition: report
Nearly two-thirds of mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing significant physical water risk, according to new analysis by the International Council…
Hamilton Council rejects landmark data centre pause, but “the work will still go ahead”
In a tense and highly anticipated vote, Hamilton City Council has narrowly defeated a proposed one-year interim control bylaw that would have paused new artificial…
Joint $9M investment in water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure for New Brunswick
Four municipalities in New Brunswick will upgrade water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure after a joint investment of more than $8.84 million from the federal, provincial and…
Beaver Lake water tower replacement project completed
The District of Lake Country (B.C.) celebrated the completion of the Beaver Lake Intake Tower Replacement Project, a major investment in local water infrastructure. Beaver…
Metro Vancouver set to revert to Stage 2 water restrictions
Metro Vancouver announced that the First Narrows Crossing, a critical piece of infrastructure that takes drinking water from the North Shore to Vancouver, is back…
What Canada’s Top 50 Water Projects tell us about the future of climate resilience
When we talk about the impacts of climate change, we are almost always talking about water. Whether it is the devastation of atmospheric rivers flooding…
Waterloo restores and boosts water capacity in Mannheim Service Area
The Region of Waterloo announced a significant increase to water capacity in the Mannheim Service Area. This restores water capacity, ensuring a continued safe and…
Okotoks Regional Water Project celebrates milestone with valve turning ceremony
The Town of Okotoks and Foothills County marked a major milestone in the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project with a valve turning ceremony celebrating the…
Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 3 water restrictions amid dry weather, infrastructure work
Metro Vancouver will implement Stage 3 water restrictions starting June 8 to protect the regional water supply system while critical infrastructure work continues. The move…
Nova Scotia launches water resilience fund and data portal to combat drought
Provincial funding and a new data tool will help communities prepare for and respond to water shortages caused by drought, announced the Nova Scotia government.…
After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years
By Qingshi Tu, Loretta Li, and Raul de Leon Rabago When people think about wildfires, they usually think about flames, smoke and evacuations. However, for…
40 First Nations communities still under long-term drinking water advisories — where the projects stand
By Water Canada Staff As of May 2026, data from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) indicates that 40 long-term drinking water advisories (LTDWAs) remain in effect…
New water source now operating at Township of North Dundas
The Township of North Dundas new water source, Wellfield 8, is now operational. Wellfield 8, located north of Winchester is now providing the community with…
Prince Edward County responds to Marsh Creek contamination incident
The County of Prince Edward County responded to a contamination event at Marsh Creek in Picton, ON on May 5. Drinking water supplied by the…
Town of Leader pauses drawing water from South Saskatchewan River after fuel spill
The Town of Leader, SK has announced it will pause drawing water from the South Saskatchewan River after a fuel spill into the river near…
Calgary city council updates Water Efficiency Plan
Calgary’s city council has approved the city’s updated Water Efficiency Plan with a commitment to reducing water loss and the introduction of a year-round lawn…
Iqaluit plans new reservoir by 2031
The City of Iqaluit’s new water reservoir could be ready by 2031 according to a presentation to city councillors on April 26. City of Iqaluit…