Thursday, July 3, 2025
Celebrating 31 Great Lakes Clean-up Projects
Thirty-one Great Lakes clean-up projects were celebrated on behalf of federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq in Quinte West, Ontario on April 23. These projects were…
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SaskWater Delivers 2013 Annual Report
SaskWater—a Crown corporation owned by the Government of Saskatchewan that supplies municipalities, industries, and farms with water and wastewater services—tabled its 2013 Annual Report in…
WWF-Canada Releases Water Health Assessment Measure
World Wildlife Fund Canada released the Freshwater Health Assessment results for five new watersheds across Canada. These assessments, along with seven existing ones, help create…
Below and Beyond
On the surface, the grate is inconspicuous— it doesn’t appear to be any different than all the other sewer grates in the city of Toronto. The…
First Nova Scotia Watershed Assessment, Geodatabase, and Atlas Released
The first ever Nova Scotia Watershed Atlas and geodatabase, which examines the health and stressors of the province’s watersheds, has been released by the Hydrology…
Work Underway on New Water Treatment Plant for Ontario First Nations Community
The Serpent River First Nation, located midway between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury, has started work on a new water treatment plant. The $13.36-million project…
Blue City
A recent Canadian report questioned 17 experts about their vision of a water sustainable city: what such a city would look and feel like, emerging…
Canada’s Top 5 Water Projects
Seaterra Program $782.7 million Location: Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia Owner: Capital Regional District Project/Construction Manager: Stantec Engineer: CH2M HILL (preliminary planning/study); C.N. Ryzuk &…
MPs Remain Committed to Restoring Health of Lake Winnipeg
Members of Parliament James Bezan, Joyce Bateman, and Joy Smith have reaffirmed the Government of Canada’s commitment and actions in support of Lake Winnipeg on…
Going Dutch
Since two-thirds of the Netherlands is vulnerable to flooding, it’s safe to say the Dutch know a thing or two about flood control. For hundreds…
Line of Defence
When the Town of Rothesay, New Brunswick began to receive complaints about dirty water, it was discovered that the source of the problem was a…
Sarnia Wastewater System Undergoes Extensive Upgrade
Cooperation between all three levels of government has allowed the City of Sarnia, Ontario, to upgrade its wastewater system. Improvements to the wastewater collection system…
Ottawa Invests in Six Nations of the Grand River Wastewater Project
Representing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt, the MP for Brant, Phil McColeman, congratulated Six Nations of the…
For the Love of Water
“I grew up with a family cottage in the Muskoka Lakes region and spent most summers in the water, so that gave me an appreciation…
International Water-Guard Announces New President
International Water-Guard Industries Inc., a Canadian aerospace company that provides potable water treatment and water system solutions and products to aircrafts, has announced that Darryl…
Saskatchewan Water Security Agency Accepting Nominations for Water Stewardship Award
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is currently accepting nominations for the Council of the Federation Excellence in Water Stewardship Award. Connected to the council’s Water Charter,…
Manitoba Commits Funding for Research on Lake Winnipeg
The Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium will receive continued funding from the Province of Manitoba, according to a December 20 announcement from Minister of Conservation and…
Okanagan Basin Water Board Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) announced on December 12 that it is accepting applications for its 2014 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant…
Diagnosis: Stream Sickness
Are Toronto’s streams sick? Yes, many of them are. They are suffering from an “illness” known as urban stream syndrome (USS), which results from changes…
Mississauga Considering Stormwater User Rate
On December 4, Mississauga City Council heard recommendations for a new stormwater user rate to improve funding for flood and water quality protection. An approved…
Sediment Release in Athabasca River Being Monitored
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta, is monitoring sediment released from a decommissioned coal mine to ensure the safety of their water supply. The…
Flow Woes
In August 2012, the City of Winnipeg received 600 complaints from residents experiencing brown tap water in their homes. In August 2013, that number had…
The Proof is in the Printer
From microcell batteries to prosthetics to Iron Man suits, 3D printers continue to churn out an amazing range of conceptual and functional items. Yet, decades…
Yukon Installs New Hydrometric Monitoring Stations
The Government of Yukon has taken steps to enhance its understanding of water distribution, movement, and quality in the territory’s north, an area the government…