Sunday, October 26, 2025
Kirkland Lake declares state of emergency due to flooding
Kirkland Lake, ON – At 4:06 pm on Friday April 12, 2024, Stacy Wight, Mayor of the Town of Kirkland Lake, declared an emergency in…
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Selkirk WWTP recognized with Red River Basin North Chapter Award
SELKIRK, Man. – The city’s wastewater treatment plant was honoured last month by the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) with the presentation of its North Chapter…
Partnership will boost water quality for Manitobans
NIVERVILLE, MB – The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is loaning a combined up to $140 million to support five communities with water and wastewater infrastructure…
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…
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…
TMU prof receives grant to research greener wastewater systems
Using drones, satellites and artificial intelligence, researchers will help build greener wastewater systems By Jess Leach, TMU Civil engineering professor Elsayed Elbeshbishy is leading a…
Edmonton to see $50M in improvements in wastewater facility
Investments in wastewater treatment improvements in the Edmonton area will help manage water resources more effectively and support industrial development and growth. EDMONTON, AB –…
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,…
Waterloo scientists discover method to remove 94 percent of microplastics from our water
Waterloo, Ont. – University of Waterloo researchers have created a new technology that can remove harmful microplastics from contaminated water with 94 per cent efficiency.…
Barrington, NS, wastewater plant receives funding for wastewater upgrade
BARRINGTON, NS – Barrington will improve its wastewater treatment after a combined investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the Municipality of…
Government invests $51 million in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across Saskatchewan
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.…
Water First and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council launch new internship program
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and participating communities, announced a new water treatment plant…
G.E. Booth wastewater facility to receive additional $130M in funding
BRAMPTON, ON – Peel Region council approved an additional investment of $130 million to increase wastewater capacity by 40 million litres per day (MLD), at…
Bradford-West Gwillimbury takes steps to protect Holland River
The Town of Bradford-West Gwillimbury is making two significant investments through the 2024 Budget towards local environmental sustainability. Two innovative infrastructure projects are slated for…
Okanagan Falls Wetland is Leading the Way in Environmental Sustainability
Okanagan Falls, BC – An Okanagan Falls wetland is leading the way in environmental sustainability and community well-being. Located next to the Okanagan Falls Wastewater…
Report Suggests Troubled Waters Ahead for CRD Water Management Plan
Victoria, BC – A consulting engineer’s report is warning that the Capital Regional District’s $2-billion water management plan will likely cost much more than anticipated,…
Federal and provincial investments in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in southern B.C.
Greenwood, B.C. — Two communities in southern British Columbia will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure thanks to an investment of…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater infrastructure improvements in Kimberley
Kimberley, B.C. — The City of Kimberley will build new wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $90.6 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments.…
Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024.…
Orangeville Water Pollution Control Plant to undergo rehabilitation
The Town of Orangeville’s Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) is embarking on a rehabilitation project, ensuring the plant can continue to perform at maximum efficiency…
Canada and British Columbia invest in wastewater upgrades for Sea to Sky Country
District of Squamish, B.C. – Communities in Sea to Sky Country will see upgrades and replacements to aging wastewater infrastructure that will accommodate future growth,…
ALTRA | SANEXEN wins international influence award from the CETEQ
Montreal – ALTRA | SANEXEN has won the International Influence Award from the Conseil des entreprises en technologies environnementales du Québec (“CETEQ”). The growing reach…
Lethbridge takes proactive steps to maintain water supply
It probably comes as no surprise that limited precipitation in 2023 has led to lower than typical water reserves across southern Alberta. The City of…
Warman, SK, completes $21M wastewater infrastructure project
Warman, SK – The City of Warman recently held a ribbon cutting and grand opening to officially celebrate the completion of its Sewage Treatment Lagoon…