Thursday, September 18, 2025
What will 2023 look like for Canadian water utilities?
Sixteen Canadian water utilities came together in the Fall of 2022 to reflect on shared water utility trends. During the conversation hosted by Canadian Water…
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PFAS and Biosolids: Status, technologies, and trends
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made compounds that are used as surfactants, lubricants, repellents (for dirt, water, and grease) and can…
Government invests $100 million in water infrastructure for Manitoba
To position the City of Portage la Prairie for future growth, the Manitoba government is investing in the expansion of the city’s water treatment plant.…
Government of Canada investing $13 million in infrastructure funding for Radium Hot Springs
Radium Hot Springs, B.C. – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of…
Water Canada Jan-Feb 2023 Resources
Solutions for Ash-impacted Water Blackburn EAJ, Emelko MB, Dickson-Anderson S, Stone M, 2021. Advancing on the promises of techno-ecological nature-based solutions: A framework for green…
Kings County residents to benefit from improved water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
Canning, NS – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor…
Federal funding for flood risk reduction in Edmonton
The Government of Canada and the City of Edmonton has announced more than $22 million in federal funding to help reduce flood risk and damage…
Meet the panelists: What’s up with PFAS?
Luxmy Begum – MTE Consultants Luxmy Begum, Ph.D., P.Eng., PMP, has over 20 years experience of process, research, project management and consultancy experience in the…
Hamilton’s 2023 rate budget targets infrastructure repair and updates
Hamilton, ON – Hamilton City Council has approved a Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rate budget for 2023, which supports a 6.49 per cent combined rate…
Saskatchewan invests in remote monitoring technology for rural water treatment facilities
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it is investing over $1.9 million in 10 industry-led research and development projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation…
There’s more than microplastics in our water
Imagine receiving an emergency alert on your phone stating your drinking water has been contaminated. If you drink it you may suffer adverse effects to…
New disaster mitigation infrastructure for Saint John
Saint John, NB – Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John—Rothesay, and John MacKenzie, Deputy Mayor of the City of Saint John, has announced…
Hamilton sewage spill estimated to be 337 million litres over 26 years
Hamilton, ON – Following the discovery and immediate repair of a hole in a combined sewer pipe spilling into a storm sewer pipe that flowed…
McCue Engineering Contractors in perspective: Staff health and safety for success
Considering the health and safety of staff is a critical component for a successful workplace—for both employer and employees. McCue Engineering Contractors in Delta, British…
Provincial and Territorial safety legislation for employees in the water industry
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…
Government of Canada investing $557 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada
Gaspé, QC – The network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of memories from…
How can landfill operators prepare to deal with PFAS in their leachates?
Few emerging issues are as contentious for the waste industry as contamination by per-/poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances, now better known as forever chemicals, are…
The case for embracing water re-use in Canada
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…
A natural approach sanitary system overflow reduction is right under our feet
Genus Bacillus, or soil microbes can extend the life and health of current sanitary sewer infrastructure. Combined with other trenchless rehabilitation efforts, these organic and…
UWaterloo leads interdisciplinary team investigating PFAS in Canadian water systems
University of Waterloo is leading an interdisciplinary team to identify and treat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) – better known as forever chemicals – in water systems…
Grant supports municipal infrastructure projects in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia – Fifteen communities will receive support for water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste projects through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program. “Access to safe…
Second phase of upgrades for Winnipeg’s North End Sewage Treatment Plant
Winnipeg, MB – The Honourable Heather Stefanson, Premier of Manitoba; Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of…
Metro Vancouver gets funding for heat recovery project
Richmond, B.C. – Metro Vancouver has been granted funding for a heat recovery project at the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project will recover…
AECOM awarded contract for Bradford Water Pollution Control Plant project
Toronto, ON – AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, has announced that it has been awarded a contract to serve as the design partner for…