Saturday, March 7, 2026
B.C. puts $3.3 million toward Sumas Prairie flood mitigation
The province of British Columbia is investing $3.3 million to support the Sumas River Watershed Flood Mitigation Initiative. The funding, conveyed on Dec. 3, 2025…
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State of the Great Lakes Report 2025 released
The annual State of the Great Lakes 2025 report has been released. The report is a collaboration between the governments of Canada and the United…
CRD approves 2025 Regional Water Supply Strategic Plan
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Regional Water Supply Commission (RWSC) in Victoria, B.C. has approved the 2025 Regional Water Supply Strategic Plan on Dec. 17,…
AWWA-WQTC 2026
The American Water Works Association’s 2026 Water Quality Technology Conference takes place Nov. 15-18, 2026 in Memphis, TN at the Renasant Convention Center. More information…
Calgary water main repair reaches milestone
The City of Calgary announced Jan. 14 it has reached a “significant milestone” in the ongoing repair to the Bearspaw Feeder Main. A City of…
Waterloo Region constrains water capacity
Waterloo region has confirmed a constraint in its water supply in the Mannheim Service Area using a revised methodology to calculate remaining water supply capacity…
Calgary water main work sees progress
Ongoing work in Calgary on a damaged feeder main which broke open on Dec. 30 is showing progress, according to a City of Calgary update.…
Canada Water Agency puts $4.5 million towards 39 freshwater projects
The government of Canada announced on Dec. 18 the Canada Water Agency will put $4.5 million in funding toward 39 new freshwater projects across Canada.…
IJC releases 2025 report on water diversions and uses in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River basin
The International Joint Commission has released a new binational report assessing how water is being diverted and used across the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River basin,…
Report finds water in Alberta oil sands region generally stable
A new federal-provincial report finds that surface water in Alberta’s oil sands region is generally stable and safe, with some areas showing signs of improvement,…
Circular Materials partners with Pollution Probe for 2026 Great Lakes Plastic Cleanup
Two Canadian not-for-profit organizations are joining forces to tackle plastic pollution in the Great Lakes. Circular Materials, a national producer responsibility organization, has partnered with…
Governments of Canada and British Columbia invest $7.5M in Lytton wastewater upgrades
The federal and British Columbia governments, along with the Village of Lytton, are investing more than $7.5 million to upgrade the community’s wastewater treatment system,…
DND commits additional $29.9M for temporary PFAS water treatment in Saguenay
The Department of National Defence (DND) is providing an additional $29.9 million to support a temporary water treatment solution addressing PFAS contamination in Saguenay, bringing…
Riverview completes naturalized stormwater pond with federal funding
The Town of Riverview in New Brunswick has completed construction of a new naturalized stormwater pond in the Mill Creek area, a project supported by…
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation opens new water treatment plant
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation has opened a new water treatment plant, marking a major step forward in improving long-term access to safe drinking water for…
Canadians value freshwater but few feel well informed, new survey shows
A new national survey suggests Canadians overwhelmingly see freshwater as the country’s most important natural resource, but most don’t feel they know enough about it.…
UTRCA urges smarter salt use to protect drinking water this winter
As winter approaches, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) is urging residents, businesses and municipalities to take simple steps to reduce the impact of…
Coburg marks completion of elevated water tank and booster station
The Town of Coburg has completed construction of a new elevated water tank and booster pumping station, a project officials say will strengthen the reliability…
Vaughan breaks ground on major flood-resilient Black Creek Renewal Project
The City of Vaughan has broken ground on the Black Creek Renewal Project—a transformative infrastructure initiative designed to reduce flood risks, improve stormwater management and…
Peel Region earns global recognition for water and wastewater innovation
Peel Region has received international recognition for its leadership in sustainable water and wastewater management, earning the Utility of the Future Today award from the Water…
Ontario schools take action to eliminate lead in drinking water
Several schools in southeastern Ontario have taken decisive steps to protect students and staff from lead exposure in drinking water by replacing aging plumbing systems…
USask graduate bridges science and community to tackle algal blooms and water security
For University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Danielle Spence, protecting Canada’s water systems means more than crunching numbers in the lab. It’s about listening—to the data,…
Canada Water Agency funds new projects to protect Lake Winnipeg
The Canada Water Agency is investing $1.6 million in 10 new projects aimed at protecting and restoring Lake Winnipeg, one of Canada’s most economically and…
2025 Downstream River Symposium | Cornwall, ON
In partnership with As part of the River Symposium at the DEV Centre, Water Canada hosted Downstream — a fun, speed networking-style session that brings…