Sunday, October 26, 2025
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…
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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…
South Huron Valley Utility Authority implements Lystek THP® technology for sustainable biosolids treatment
Cambridge, ON – The South Huron Valley Utility Authority (SHVUA, “the Authority”) has successfully implemented Lystek International’s (Lystek) award-winning Thermal Hydrolysis Solution, Lystek THP®, to…
New Invest Vancouver report reveals untapped potential in water tech for regional economy
A new Invest Vancouver report reveals that water tech, a hidden gem of the clean tech sector, provides an untapped economic opportunity for the Metro Vancouver region,…
Ovivo acquires industrial wastewater solutions provider Wastech Controls & Engineering
Montreal, QC – Ovivo Inc. (“Ovivo”), a global provider of water and wastewater treatment equipment, technology and systems, is pleased to announce the acquisition of…
Plans for Whitby’s mixed waste pre-sort and anaerobic digestion facility paused
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has made the decision to cancel the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility procurement process. The project was…
Study: Balancing protein in your diet could improve water quality
Protein consumption in the United States, from both plant and animal sources, ranks among the highest in the world. The study, published in the journal…
Canada and FCM announce major investments to improve water quality in Ontario communities
Teeswater, ON – Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources and Joanne Vanderheyden, Past President of…
Weyburn lagoon system gets a helping hand
Lagoon process treatment plant in Saskatchewan discovers an effective and affordable way to reduce sludge along with some added benefits for its collection system. Seeking…
Water conservation urged throughout the Grand River watershed
Water users throughout the Grand River watershed are being asked to cut their consumption by 10 per cent, because of the unusually dry weather this…
City of Guelph award-winning Water Supply Master Plan approved by council
Plans focus on reliability, sustainability and resiliency Guelph, ON – Council has approved the Water Supply and the Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management master plans,…
Canada, New Brunswick, and Fredericton invest in essential water and wastewater infrastructure
Fredericton, NB – Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the…