Sunday, October 26, 2025
Building stronger communities across rural Alberta
Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of life. That is…
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Water First launches new internship in collaboration with Seven First Nations Communities in Southern Ontario
Water First Education & Training Inc. announced a new water treatment plant operator training program in conjunction with seven First Nations communities and organizations across…
New pump station project breaks ground
The Town of Parry Sound announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pump Station 2 on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, near the Champagne Street boat…
Housing-related water infrastructure crisis: Establishment of a tactical group
Numerous events demonstrate the dilapidated state of our drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This is why a dozen partners from different sectors of civil…
Infrastructure funding to help build housing at two Vancouver Island First Nations
Malahat Nation and Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island are receiving a combined $66.7 million in loans to enable on-reserve housing construction and business development. Funding…
Morden wastewater facility project update
After several years of challenges and perseverance, the City of Morden has shared that they have identified a clear path forward for the new wastewater…
First Manitoba Drinking Water interns graduate
June is Indigenous History Month, and the graduation of 11 new Indigenous water operators marks a reason to celebrate. The graduates, from seven communities in…
Hamilton water workers begin strike
Following several months of negotiations, the City of Hamilton’s Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) union membership voted to reject the City’s final offer and…
Pikangikum declares state of emergency
Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to declare a state of emergency due to the critical state of water and wastewater infrastructure on its Reserve.…
Nova Scotia supports growth for municipalities
The Province of Nova Scotia is continuing to invest in municipal infrastructure projects through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program. Thirty-five projects…
Manitoba investing $24M for municipal water and wastewater upgrades and expansions
The Manitoba government is committing $24 million in funding for the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) capital budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year to assist…
SPONSORED: Addressing the Canadian Water Industry’s Workforce Challenge
When most Canadians turn on their taps or flush toilets, they likely give little thought to the increasingly complex technology and skilled professionals keeping their…
City successfully implements Reverse Osmosis Units at Water Treatment Plant
The City of Brantford announced the successful implementation of four new reverse osmosis (RO) units at the City’s Water Treatment Plant to help proactively address…
Downstream Ashbridges | April 8th, 2025
Sponsored by Thanks to Toronto Water for hosting and conducting the tour! Another successful Downstream event is in the books! As always, this event provided…
New alliance strengthens Canadian wastewater & clean energy infrastructure
As Canadian municipalities and industries face increasing demands for wastewater and biogas infrastructure, Greatario and EBARA HG (formerly Hayward Gordon) have formed a strategic partnership…
Critical water and ventilation infrastructure upgrades for communities across Manitoba
Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital…
Canada, BC governments finalize an agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
The governments of Canada and British Columbia have finalized an agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). The agreement provides $250 million in federal funding over five years for phase…
Water First and Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council launch water operator internship program
Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) participating communities and Big Island First Nation, is proud to…
Funding helps build resilient communities through stronger climate adaptation
To strengthen defences against the effects of climate change on communities, the Province is funding disaster-risk reduction and climate adaptation projects throughout British Columbia. “B.C.…
Downstream
Ready, Set, Network! Downstream brings current and future water professionals together to connect, bridge the skills gap, and drive clean water solutions for Canadians. …
City of Port Alberni develops action plan for treatment plant operations
The City of Port Alberni has responded to a letter from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (Ministry) addressing certain deficiencies in the…
New sector-specific management system standard for wastewater
What is the WWMS? In the spring of 2025, the CSA Group is planning to publish the W217 Ontario Wastewater Management System (WWMS) standard. The…
Federal funding boosts Halton and Hamilton freshwater solutions with $700K for Lake Ontario
Protecting fresh water is crucial to building a cleaner, safer, sustainable future for all. The Golden Horseshoe region is a vital part of the Great Lakes…
Meet the researcher who thinks about water so you don’t have to
The average Canadian household uses 223 litres of water every day. Drinking, cooking, bathing, washing—it all adds up. For the more than 200,000 Halifax residents…