Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians, has announced an investment of approximately $7 million to…
The Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation has broken ground Phase I of its new wastewater treatment facility for the community located 40 kilometres from the town…
Eight British Columbia First Nations have completed projects that will improve their water and wastewater systems. Since 2006, the federal government and First Nations have…
First Nations will have access to the same quality of safe and reliable water as all Canadians, said Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and…
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Stan Beardy is voicing his outrage towards the proposed changes to the Navigable Waterways Protection Act (NWPA). His fear is…
Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, have announced…
A new report from the Polaris Institute in collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations says “too many First Nation communities are living with substandard…
The Government of Canada today announced a $330 million two-year investment in a First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan, which builds on its Plan…
When you spend your days working around water, you quickly learn that progress rarely happens by just going with the flow. It takes grit, late-night…
The City of Richmond Hill is receiving $1,095,000 in funding from the Government of Ontario to support the South Richvale Valleyland Sewer Protection Project. The…
Western Canada Water presented their annual awards at its annual Water Conference and Exhibtion, held in Regina, Sask. William McKay Honorary Life Award – Mark…
Lakes need health check-ups, just like people, and Okanagan Lake is due, especially after suffering the additional injuries inflicted by recent wildfires. Living Lakes Canada,…
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB), Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and District of Lake Country are being recognized for their work to protect the…
People in British Columbia are urged to continue conserving water through the fall and winter while preparing for flooding and other hazards, as persistent drought and…
National not-for-profit Swim Drink Fish announced the City of Kelowna as a recipient of the WAVE Prize, which will provide funding to bring the City’s…
Local governments from across British Columbia passed a resolution at this year’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Regional District,…
The Government of Canada announced an investment of more than $66 million to extend the watermain in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, improving access to safe, reliable…
A new province-wide survey, conducted in the same fortnight that the U.S. President signed an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” posted a map showing…
The Government of Canada announced the launch of public engagement to develop Canada’s first National Water Security Strategy. The Strategy will help secure Canada’s freshwater…
The Government of Canada, in partnership with Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, announced that the general construction contract has been awarded to IDL Projects Inc. to…
With multiple heavy rainfall events, including historic rainfall in some areas, and a challenging spring breakup of ice cover on northern rivers, Alberta’s multi-level flood…
Shawanaga First Nation celebrated the completion of their new water treatment plant, an important milestone in the community’s efforts to strengthen access to safe, clean…
The Anishinabek Nation hosts the second annual Water Gathering: Gchi-Gami Maamwi Nweshkdaading Nibi Onji (Great Lakes Gathering – For the Sake of Water) to bring…
For many of us, summer means getting outside and enjoying the things we wait all year for – lounging in the sunshine; getting our hands…