For many Indigenous communities across Canada, water and wastewater systems tend to be relatively modest in size, geographically isolated, and underfunded. In recent issues, Water…
Waterloo, ON – Dr. Jessica Akande has joined the Canadian Water Network (CWN) team as a program advisor. “I am thrilled to have Jessica join…
While each province and territory adheres to federal policy, they also have their own unique safety legislation and regulations for their employees, including for those…
There is a perception that Canada has an abundant freshwater supply. In some regions of the country, where drought conditions do not exist, this is…
Toronto – The Canadian Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) has been recognized as a national leader in sustainability excellence, receiving a Canada’s 2023 Clean50 award. CCRI is…
EPCOR has informed Sturgeon County that starting in early 2023, they will add orthophosphate to its water treatment process. EPCOR supplies the drinking water to Sturgeon…
Yellowknife, NWT – The Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of British Columbia are pleased to report on initiatives undertaken between 2019 and…
As solids are broken down by bacterial and physical actions in sewage treatment, large volumes of gases are generated. Known as “biogas,” these gases which…
Toronto, ON – Floods and rainstorms comprise a significant portion of weather-related natural disasters that occur each year. There are several factors contributing to this…
Around the world, people use wetlands to help treat wastewater. University of Lethbridge researchers will look to better understand how these complex systems work by…
In 2002, Alberta farmer Don Ruzicka was facing the worst drought in recent history. Fortunately, five years earlier, Ruzicka had worked with Ducks Unlimited Canada…
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is leading working groups and meetings related to wastewater surveillance for COVID-19 to discuss sampling, laboratory methods, data…
As pandemic restrictions have eased, many Canadians have begun enjoying gathering again with family, friends, and colleagues in a more carefree manner. While smoother waters…
Each year, our sister publication ReNew Canada provides its report on the largest public sector infrastructure projects in Canada. This year’s report reached new heights:…
Sundre, Alberta – The Town of Sundre will receive a one-time grant for upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant after a pilot project to test…
The Beaver Hills was designated as a biosphere on March 16, 2016 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is a…
Most of North America takes potable water for granted, but for many of Canada’s First Nation communities, access to clean drinking water is not a…
Kelowna, B.C. – With a new federal fisheries minister from B.C. and some recent positive steps forward in addressing zebra and quagga mussels, the Okanagan Basin…
Grande Prairie, AB – Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), spanning five years…
When you think about redeveloping a road to make it more pedestrian-friendly, what actions come to mind? The first thoughts likely lead to the idea…
Calgary – AECOM announced today that it has formed a partnership with FMIS (Fort McKay Industrial Solutions) to create an energy hub for engineering, environment,…
In its second year on shelves in Canada, Coors Seltzer will more than double its last year’s water restoration goals, committing to support a portfolio of projects…
Lethbridge—While Lethbridge residents will not have noticed any difference to their water, some new upgrades were completed at the Water Treatment Plant last year in order…
Two projects lead by researchers from the University of Saskatchewan’s Toxicology Centre have been awarded $300,000 each by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to study…