Thursday, July 31, 2025
Critical water main break continues to affect Calgary
CALGARY – City-wide water restrictions are expected to remain in place moving through the weekend and into next week, as the city continue repairing a…
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Ontario opens call for applications for additional funding to help improve the health of the Great Lakes
TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping communities and local organizations take action where they live to protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes by…
Water Security Agency Investing $1M in Water Infrastructure Projects in Northern Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency is working on key water infrastructure projects stretching from the Prince Albert to Meadow Lake regions. These projects are within three…
Bridgewater to receive water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades
BRIDGEWATER, NS – Upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in Bridgewater will improve water quality, help firefighters in emergencies and improve the efficiency of the…
CELA and OMWA call for action to reduce lead amounts in Ontario drinking water
Toronto, ON – Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for…
York Region annual drinking water inspection receives top marks for fifth straight year
17,309 laboratory samples analyzed in 2023 with 24/7 monitoring, controls and a multi-barrier approach to protect drinking water and public health Newmarket – The Regional Municipality…
As Okanagan prepares for second year of drought, Water Board awards $350K to water protection projects
Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has awarded $350,000 to 14 projects through its annual Water Conservation and Quality…
Ontario Investing $289,000 in Youth Stewardship of Lake Simcoe
Local projects will help restore and protect Lake Simcoe for future generations ORILLIA — The Ontario government is investing over $289,000 in three projects that…
University of Windsor signs on to national water observatory network
Windsor, Ont. – Participating in a new nationwide scientific freshwater observatory will help to secure the University of Windsor as a leader in freshwater research,…
New environmental research in Southern Alberta
Lethbridge, Alta. – Alberta’s government is partnering with the University of Lethbridge to study water storage, endangered species and other issues impacting Southern Alberta. Alberta…
Water Canada Partners with Ingenium for 2024 Innovation Challenge and Downstream Networking Event
Ottawa, ON, — Water Canada is excited to announce its partnership with Ingenium for the 2024 Innovation Challenge, aimed at harnessing the ingenuity of young…
Ottawa approves expanded rain retrofit program, rebate for homeowners
OTTAWA, ONT. – The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a permanent, expanded Rain Ready Ottawa (link is external) program to help residents manage rainfall…
Ingenium calls for clean water solutions with the 2024 innovation Challenge
OTTAWA, ON – Ingenium is tapping into the creativity of young Canadians to inspire solutions to mitigate the disparities many face around clean water and…
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…
Water Security Roadmap to ensure Calgary has a long-term, reliable water supply
CALGARY, Alta. – Accessing Calgary’s safe, high-quality water is as simple as turning on the tap these days, and The City intends to keep it…
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: Considering barriers to clean, safe water
On March 22, Water First asks us to reflect on the safety of a resource many of us take for granted By Ami Gopal, Communications…
Isn’t every day World Water Day?
By Watersheds Canada Headline photo by Luke Moore Perth, ON – There are many themed days dotted throughout the calendar, with today’s special day being…
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…
World Water Day: One Drop survey reveals Canadians’ thoughts on access to safe water
MONTREAL – Just in time for World Water Day, the One Drop Foundation is releasing the results of a new public opinion poll and reaffirming its…
World Water Day: Toronto marks day with proclamation commemorating city milestone
TORONTO, Ont. – Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed March 22 as World Water Day with a special presentation acknowledging Toronto Water’s 150-year history and significance to…
New platform brings together water data from across BC and the Yukon
KELOWNA, BC – The launch of Pacific DataStream means water monitoring groups across British Columbia and the Yukon can grow the audience for their data –…
Alberta budget to protect Albertans from drought
EDMONTON, Alta. – Alberta’s population continues to rise, increasing the demand for water from communities and businesses. At the same time, parts of the province…
USask research: For water in Western Canada, forget the old normal
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) says the ways we’re managing water resources will no longer cut it. By CHRIS PUTNAM, University of…