Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Quebec City imposes restrictions after watermain break
QUEBEC CITY – About 35 per cent of Quebec City residents are being asked to restrict their water consumption for at least 10 days while…
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Glenmore Ellison Improvement District to join City of Kelowna Water Utility
KELOWNA, BC – The Glenmore Ellison Improvement District (GEID) and City of Kelowna will officially join forces now that an Order in Council has been…
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation unveils $4M solar project
REGINA/MOOSE JAW, SASK – – The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC) along with the Cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, today unveiled a $4…
Alberta’s government is providing grants to rural and remote municipalities to support new road, bridge, community airport, and water infrastructure projects
EDMONTON, AB – More than $236 million in grants will support 125 local transportation and water infrastructure projects in small and rural communities across Alberta,…
Critical water main break continues to affect Calgary
CALGARY – City-wide water restrictions are expected to remain in place moving through the weekend and into next week, as the city continue repairing a…
Hakai Cryosphere Node researchers are using LiDAR technology to measure snowpacks on a grander scale than was possible before
NANAIMO, BC – Researchers at the Hakai Cryosphere Node are revolutionizing the way we measure snow and are gaining a better understanding of how wildfires…
Okanagan mayors and fire chiefs team up to encourage residential water conservation
Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last year’s…
Water Security Agency Investing $1M in Water Infrastructure Projects in Northern Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency is working on key water infrastructure projects stretching from the Prince Albert to Meadow Lake regions. These projects are within three…
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation celebrate groundbreaking for new water treatment plant
Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation – Long-term, sustainable access to clean drinking water is coming to Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation with the construction of…
Region of Waterloo partners with developer to study greywater technology
Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo has partnered with local developer Activa and greywater system vendor Hydraloop to study the potential water savings this technology…
York Region annual drinking water inspection receives top marks for fifth straight year
17,309 laboratory samples analyzed in 2023 with 24/7 monitoring, controls and a multi-barrier approach to protect drinking water and public health Newmarket – The Regional Municipality…
Alberta invests in water management infrastructure
Through Budget 2024, Alberta’s government is taking action to protect communities and vital water management infrastructure from the impacts of floods. RED DEER, AB –…
Major water-sharing agreements ready for Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, Alberta – The largest water-sharing agreements in Alberta’s 118-year history are now in place to help respond to the risk of severe drought. After…
New environmental research in Southern Alberta
Lethbridge, Alta. – Alberta’s government is partnering with the University of Lethbridge to study water storage, endangered species and other issues impacting Southern Alberta. Alberta…
Water Security Agency investing in key water infrastructure projects
Moose Jaw, Sask. – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is working to advance more than 60 key water infrastructure projects in 2024-25, with a focus…
Cranbrook implements new water usage rules in conservation effort
Cranbrook, BC – New outdoor water use regulations are now in effect in Cranbrook, after Council adopted the new Outdoor Water Use and Regulation bylaw…
WSA reports most reservoirs in province are full
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has provided an update on the status of Saskatchewan’s reservoirs. Overall, 33 out of 45 major reservoirs – nearly three…
B.C. water infrastructure receives $98-million investment
LADYSMITH, BC – Communities across the province will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than…
B.C. supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing
DUNCAN, BC – B.C. is taking an important step forward in drought preparedness by supporting a new Cowichan Lake weir, ensuring the Cowichan River continues…
World Water Day: Considering barriers to clean, safe water
On March 22, Water First asks us to reflect on the safety of a resource many of us take for granted By Ami Gopal, Communications…
World Water Day: Mitigating Canada’s Water Scarcity
The effects of climate change are making a water scarcity an issue in jurisdictions we never thought possible, including municipalities and regions in Canada once…
Alberta budgets $482M for municipal water infrastructure
Budget 2024’s targeted investments in municipal infrastructure will improve water treatment and support Alberta’s growing communities. EDMONTON, AB – As Alberta’s population continues to grow,…
Alberta budget to protect Albertans from drought
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s population continues to rise, increasing the demand for water from communities and businesses. At the same time, parts of the province…
Regina prepares for growth with $167M expansion of water network
Regina, Sask – Starting on Wednesday, March 13, the City of Regina will continue the second year of its $167 million, three-year construction project to…