Friday, October 23, 2026
City of Hamilton to resume targeted dredging work at Chedoke Creek
Hamilton, ON – As part of the City of Hamilton’s Chedoke remediation plan, the targeted dredging work is scheduled to resume. Preparatory works will start…
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Saskatchewan accepting water, wastewater, and green infrastructure project applications
Saskatchewan communities and eligible organizations may start submitting funding applications for proposed water, wastewater and other projects under the last intake in the province for…
Funding for Átl’ka7tsem / Howe Sound Biosphere Region
Lions Bay, B.C. – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, alongside Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver–Sunshine Coast–Sea…
The Yukon and Northwest Territories sign Bilateral Water Management agreements
The governments of Yukon and the Northwest Territories have signed two Bilateral Water Management agreements. The agreements apply to the Peel and Liard River sub-basins,…
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Canada and Ontario reach settlement on Treaty 3 Flooding Claim
Ontario – Chief Janice Henderson of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Jaime Battiste, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and the Honourable Greg Rickford, Ontario…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates completion of their new wastewater treatment plant
Ahousaht, Traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth Territory, B.C. – Ahousaht First Nation is celebrating the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant, located at Ahousaht First Nation’s Maaqtusiis…
CRD board approves regional water supply 2022 master plan
Victoria, B.C. – The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved the Regional Water Supply 2022 Master Plan. The Plan was approved by the Regional Water…
B.C.’s largest coastline cleanup sets new targets
New projects funded by the Province in partnership with coastal communities and Indigenous Peoples will clean as much as 1,000 kilometres of B.C.’s coastline, remove as…
Provincial funding for New Brunswick wetland conservation project
Fredericton, GNB – The provincial government is investing $350,000 in a project that aims to conserve and restore wetlands along the lower Saint John River…
Minister Blair announces over $870 million to support disaster recovery and climate resilience in British Columbia
Vancouver, B.C. – Following devastating floods and wildfires in the province last year, British Columbians are living the effects of extreme weather driven by climate…
Delivering clean oceans and healthy coasts with an expanded Oceans Protection Plan
Bowen Island, B.C. – Since its launch in 2016, the Oceans Protection Plan has strengthened protections for our coasts and wildlife, improved marine traffic and…
New funding for flood mitigation in B.C.
First Nations and local governments can apply for funding for projects under the new Green Infrastructure Adaptation, Resilience and Disaster Mitigation (ARDM) program. The program…
B.C.’s Chemainus River flood mapping underway
B.C. – The Lower Chemainus River is a floodplain, which means it is prone to periodic flooding. Flooding can impact properties, infrastructure, businesses, and the…
Stantec selected as program management consultant for Metro Vancouver’s Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant projects
Stantec has been selected as the Program Management Consultant (PMC) for the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (IIWWTP) Projects in Vancouver, British Columbia. The $9.9…
Canada and the ɬaʔamɩn Nation announce important infrastructure investments
tishosum, qathet Regional District, British Columbia, ɬaʔamɩn Nation traditional territory – The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, joined Hegus (Chief) John Hackett of…
City of Whitehorse improving water and wastewater services
Whitehorse, YT – The City of Whitehorse is investing over $5.1 million of its portion of the Canada Community-Building Fund, formerly known as the Gas…
B.C. restoring flood-damaged waterways with local partners
Local communities, First Nations and specially trained teams have removed significant amounts of large- and small-scale debris from B.C. rivers affected by November 2021 flooding.…
Experts weigh in on Ontario water issues for 2022 and beyond
As the Ontario elections loom large on the horizon, Water Canada took the opportunity to ask water industry experts to weigh in on what they…
Canada’s Largest Water Infrastructure Projects
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:…
Implementation underway and claims period open under the Safe Drinking Water Settlement Agreement
The Government of Canada acknowledges the past harms caused to First Nations by a lack of safe drinking water and is firmly committed to supporting…
Canada and B.C. invest in salmon research and restoration projects
The regeneration of wild Pacific salmon populations is fundamental to rebuilding a healthy ocean ecosystem. Wild Pacific salmon are also vitally important for food and…
Okanagan to benefit from several water protection projects
Kelowna, B.C. – As the Okanagan continues to grow, and the impacts of climate change continue to challenge the availability of sufficient clean water in the…
Watershed restoration creates a healthier future for B.C.
An ongoing effort to restore watersheds and wetlands in the province is creating a healthier future for British Columbians by mitigating the impacts of climate…
Wolseley Canada donates $10,000 to Water First to address water challenges in Canada
Burlington, ON – To celebrate World Plumbing Day and World Water Day in March, Wolseley Canada announced the plan to donate a portion of all toilet…