Thursday, April 16, 2026
Pandemic prompts City of Hamilton to modernize its sampling program
The City of Hamilton in Ontario was the second city in Canada to establish a municipal water system, making it one of the oldest and…
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York Region scores 100% in Ontario drinking water regulations
Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York scored 100% meeting provincial drinking water quality standards and inspections in the Ontario Chief Drinking Water Inspector’s Annual Report. “York Region’s…
Okanagan Water Board calls for more money for B.C. Watershed Security Fund
Kelowna, B.C. – The B.C. government’s announcement of a Watershed Security Strategy and Fund (WSSF) is being applauded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, but the…
Manitoba Government forms Task Force to protect Lake Winnipeg through wastewater infrastructure advancement
Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein has announced a new provincial-municipal task force that will work collaboratively to advance wastewater infrastructure projects that will improve…
Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – It may be Earth Week, but the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s release of its annual $350,000 in grant funding this week will…
Manitoba Government enhances initiative to protect precious water resources
The Manitoba government is advancing protection and support for water resources through a number of initiatives including enhancing the Lake Friendly Initiative and expanding watershed…
Vaughan’s water system among the best in Ontario
When you turn on a tap, you can rely on the City of Vaughan’s safe, high-quality and reliable drinking water system to deliver fresh and…
Okanagan Indian Band celebrates the completion of their water systems improvement project
Vernon, B.C. – On April 5, Okanagan Indian Band held a Water Celebration to mark the completion of their water systems improvement project. Consequently, the…
New solutions for reducing our stormwater management footprint
The cost of land in Canada’s major cities and their surrounding areas is skyrocketing. New housing stock are going for astronomical prices and there is…
Shuswap Watershed Council receives reply letter from Minister of Environment regarding algal bloom, new commitments made for monitoring and action
Shuswap Watershed Council receives reply letter from Minister of Environment regarding algal bloom, new commitments made for monitoring and action The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC)…
World Water Day marked with funding announcement for research and protection of our most precious natural resource: fresh water
Gatineau, QC – We are taking advantage of World Water Day to support our ambitious climate change actions that keep our air and our fresh…
An additional 8.56 billion cubic metres of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals, ABB reveals
Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic metres and investment in an additional 4691 treatment facilities per year is required…
Government of Canada and City of Vancouver invest in Rain City Strategy
Vancouver – Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, His Worship Ken Sim, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, and Scott Jensen, Chair of…
IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations
Toronto – IBM announced today that it is accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management…
Seven Toronto Region Conservation Authority projects to receive federal support
Toronto, ON — Vital Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) projects focused on habitat restoration, protecting freshwater, and implementing nature-based climate solutions will be receiving funding…
Multi-faceted approach enhances B.C.’s Stoney Creek Watershed
Coquitlam, B.C. – Coquitlam is making progress on improving water quality and sewer system performance in the Stoney Creek watershed through a multi-faceted, cooperative approach.…
Canada continues investing to protect nature and freshwater in Ontario
Toronto, ON – The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, has announced over $11.7 million to support the Ontario Land Trust Alliance…
Government of Canada and FCM support innovative wastewater projects in Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert, B.C. – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, and FCM President Taneen Rudyk have announced an investment of $487,000 to the City…
FREDsense announces rapid and accurate electrochemical biosensor solution for PFAS detection
Alberta – FREDsense Technologies Corp., the leader in field-ready water testing kits that detect chemicals in drinking and wastewater, announced today that their platform can…
Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation looks to decolonize water governance
In recent issues, Water Canada has outlined many of the challenges operators face keeping systems up and running, often under difficult conditions and for pay…
Can biofiltration address climate change-exacerbated threats to drinking water treatment?
Climate change-exacerbated landscape disturbances and pressures are increasingly challenging the water industry globally. Not only do floods, droughts, and wildfires threaten water supply and stormwater…
Water Canada’s 2025 Advisory Board
Water Canada’s 2025 Advisory Board Water Canada is proud to announce its 2025 advisory board. We are honoured to have an amazing group of passionate…
Research: Small isolated wetlands are pollution-catching powerhouses
Small isolated wetlands that are full for only part of the year are often the first to be removed for development or agriculture, but a new…
PFAS and Biosolids: Status, technologies, and trends
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of human-made compounds that are used as surfactants, lubricants, repellents (for dirt, water, and grease) and can…