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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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, BC – New outdoor water use regulations are now in effect in Cranbrook, after Council adopted the new Outdoor Water Use and Regulation bylaw…
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…
LADYSMITH, BC – Communities across the province will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, Sask – Starting on Wednesday, March 13, the City of Regina will continue the second year of its $167 million, three-year construction project to…
VICTORIA, BC – The port city of Prince Rupert is getting critical upgrades to its aging water distribution system and sewer line after a federal investment of $77.2…
ABU DHABI, UAE — XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating large-scale incentive competitions to solve humanity’s grand challenges, today launches XPRIZE Water Scarcity.…
DUNCAN’S FIRST NATION, TREATY 8 TERRITORY, AB – Duncan’s First Nation, a close-knit community in northern Alberta, recently celebrated the opening of their new water treatment plant,…
Edmonton, AB – A new report by the Alberta Water Council (AWC) summarizes the results of a recent exercise that simulated a severe drought in…
CRAVEN, SK – Communities across Saskatchewan are upgrading critical public infrastructure through 34 projects after a joint investment of more than $51 million from the federal and provincial governments.…
NORTH BAY, ON – The City of North Bay is planning to initiate on-site remediation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the Jack Garland…
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to recently complete the installation of two new ultrafiltration membrane pilot units, generously donated…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania February 20, 2024 as part…
SACRAMENTO – Further advancing the Administration’s all-of-the-above Water Supply Strategy to make California more resilient to hotter, drier conditions, the State Water Resources Control Board…
January 18, 2024 – Water Canada, the only national publication for key stakeholders across Canada’s water sector, is pleased to announce that Toby Gorman is…