Merritt, BC – The City of Merritt is asking its residents to conserve water by “all means possible” after a major equipment failure was detected…
The Water Security Agency (WSA), in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, is committing $9 million to update and expand flood maps for high-risk communities in…
HALIFAX – Halifax Water is advising that there is a possibility of unsafe drinking water for customers in the areas of Beaver Bank, Middle and…
QUEBEC CITY – About 35 per cent of Quebec City residents are being asked to restrict their water consumption for at least 10 days while…
KELOWNA, BC – The City of Kelowna is excited to announce the planned installation of four riffles – shallow landforms constructed from rocks – to…
ST. ANDREWS WEST — The Ontario government is investing over $2.8 million in projects led by ALUS Canada to support farmer-led initiatives to restore and…
Non-profit’s inaugural Environmental Water Internship will provide environmental certifications to 10 entry-level professionals. Sault Ste. Marie, ON – A brand new opportunity for Indigenous learners…
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…
TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping communities and local organizations take action where they live to protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes by…
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, NS – Upgrades to water and wastewater infrastructure in Bridgewater will improve water quality, help firefighters in emergencies and improve the efficiency of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Windsor, Ont. – Participating in a new nationwide scientific freshwater observatory will help to secure the University of Windsor as a leader in freshwater research,…
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…
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, ONT. – The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved a permanent, expanded Rain Ready Ottawa (link is external) program to help residents manage rainfall…
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, 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…
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…
LADYSMITH, BC – Communities across the province will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure after a combined investment of more than…
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…