Sunday, August 31, 2025
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…
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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…
Pictou County to receive drinking water and wastewater upgrades
PICTOU COUNTY, NS – Residents of Pictou County will have enhanced access to clean water and municipalities will be better able to manage wastewater with…
Water First and Interlake Reserves Tribal Council launch new internship program
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Interlake Reserves Tribal Council (IRTC) and participating communities, announced a new water treatment plant…
Quebec institutions join to develop sustainable water management solution
QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC – The Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) and the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM) have joined forces to develop sustainable water management solutions…
Walkerton Clean Water Centre receives generous donation
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is excited to recently complete the installation of two new ultrafiltration membrane pilot units, generously donated…
Hudson’s Hope continues with water uncertainty
Hudson’s Hope, B.C. – As the District of Hudson’s Hope (District) prepares for 2024 budget discussions, the District is providing an update on the operations…
BQE Water Completes On-site Pilot of Patented Process
VANCOUVER, BC – BQE Water Inc., a leader in the treatment and management of mine-impacted waters, reports the successful completion of on-site pilot demonstration of its…
EPCOR Lifts Non-essential Water Ban
EDMONTON, AB, – Following the completion of critical repairs at the E.L Smith Water Treatment Plant, and stabilization of the water distribution network, EPCOR has…
EPCOR Issues Mandatory Ban on Non-essential Water Use in Edmonton Region
EDMONTON, AB – On January 29, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., there was a failure in the distribution pumping equipment systems that move water from E.L. Smith…
Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History Begins
Hornbrook, CA – The Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC) initiated the U.S.’s largest drawdown process in its history by opening the low-level outlet tunnel in…
Canadian Government Launches Canada Water Agency, Invests $650M in Freshwater Action Plan
WINNIPEG, MB – Fresh water is a vital resource that is facing pressing challenges. To ensure that fresh water in Canada is clean and healthy, the Government…
Alberta Invests in Natural Drought and Flood Protection
Edmonton, AB – Alberta’s government is investing $3.5 million to help make the province more naturally drought resilient, to prevent floods and improve water quality.…
Report Suggests Troubled Waters Ahead for CRD Water Management Plan
Victoria, BC – A consulting engineer’s report is warning that the Capital Regional District’s $2-billion water management plan will likely cost much more than anticipated,…
Canada invests in freshwater protection projects
North Hatley, QC – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change,…
Federal and provincial investments in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in southern B.C.
Greenwood, B.C. — Two communities in southern British Columbia will receive significant upgrades to their drinking water and wastewater infrastructure thanks to an investment of…
Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024.…
Wetlands can provide potential climate change solutions: Lakehead study
Researchers from Lakehead University have found that freshwater wetlands are important nature-based solutions for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. In a recent study published…
Dal researchers tested the water in a local lake for viruses. Here’s what they found
When Emalie Hayes and her colleagues began exploring ways to test wastewater for the COVID-19 virus, little did she know that the simple, inexpensive device…