Friday, July 17, 2026
AtkinsRéalis appoints Canadian as new global market lead for water
AtkinsRéalis has appointed Ian Dyck as Global Market Lead – Water to accelerate the company’s growth in this market and strengthen how it brings together…
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Renewed water infrastructure at the heart of Grimsby’s Downtown Reimagined project
The Town of Grimsby officially marked the beginning of Phase 1 of Downtown Reimagined as work commences on a critical water infrastructure renewal project, supported…
DNA source tracking highlights seagull contamination as key health risk at Canadian beaches
A new study led by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has found that while water quality at Canada’s publicly monitored beaches is generally safe for swimming,…
Federal government funds Albemarle Brook restoration in South Bruce Peninsula
The Government of Canada is investing more than $45,840 in the restoration and protection of the Albemarle Brook watershed through the Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF).…
SPONSORED: Canada’s Lakes Are Turning Green. A Catch Basin Insert Is Part of the Answer.
Leaf litter is a well-established source of urban phosphorus. The harder engineering problem is intercepting it before it reaches the receiving water. A catch basin…
Funding supports ongoing protection of Muskoka’s lakes, rivers, and waterways
The Government of Ontario reaffirmed its support for the District of Muskoka’s Lake System Health Water Quality Monitoring Program through a $479,750 investment from the…
Inside the proposed First Nations Clean Water Act: What $4.6B in new funding means for the sector
OTTAWA — The federal government has introduced new legislation aimed at closing the regulatory gap for drinking water on First Nations lands, backed by a…
Cranbrook breaks ground on new facility designed to serve 75 years of growth
After several years of project planning and engineering design work, construction on the long-awaited Phillips Reservoir UV Disinfection Facility Project for the City of Cranbrook…
Unlocking the cottage, unloading the tank
Water Canada talks to Terry Rees about managing the spring infrastructure influx. As the weather warms, an annual migration begins across Canada. Thousands of urbanites…
Nova Scotia launches water resilience fund and data portal to combat drought
Provincial funding and a new data tool will help communities prepare for and respond to water shortages caused by drought, announced the Nova Scotia government.…
After the flames, wildfires pollute drinking water for years
By Qingshi Tu, Loretta Li, and Raul de Leon Rabago When people think about wildfires, they usually think about flames, smoke and evacuations. However, for…
Ontario invests $1.5 million in Great Lakes protection
The province of Ontario is investing $1.5 million in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin to protect water and strengthen climate resilience. The…
Water treatment to resume at Eagle Gold Mine in Yukon
Eagle Gold Mine is preparing to discharge treated water from the site to help prepare for the influx of spring melt, which normally sees a…
Metro Vancouver completes Fleetwood Reservoir work
Metro Vancouver announced April 10 it has finished work on the Fleetwood Reservoir, a key component of the City of Surrey, B.C.’s drinking water infrastructure.…
Watersheds Canada extends Natural Edge program to four Ontario communities
National freshwater conservation charity Watersheds Canada announced March 31 it is expanding its program to four new Ontario communities. The program, titled “The Natural Edge”…
Niagara water treatment plants earn A+ from Ontario
Niagara Region’s six water treatment plants have earned a 100 per cent rating from the Ontarios’ ministry of the environment, conservation and parks following inspections…
2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award winners announced
On March 21 federal minister of Indigenous Services Canada Mandy Gull-Masty announced the 2026 recipients of the 2026 National First Nations Water Leadership Award in…
New Brunswick watersheds receive special conservation status
More than 4,800 hectares within the Loch Lomond and Spruce Lake watersheds in New Brunswick have received special conservation status. The new status of the…
Mosaic launches pilot combining watershed stewardship with forest management
Mosaic Forest Management announced Feb. 25 it is launching a multi-year pilot in the Koksilah watershed on Vancouver Island which integrates watershed services, carbon programs,…
Vancouver Park Board takes next step to reconnect Lost Lagoon
The Vancouver Park Board has endorsed future exploratory work to reconnect Lost Lagoon at Stanley Park in Vancouver with Coal Harbour and Second Beach in…
UBC study warns of lingering wildfire risk for drinking water
A University of British Columbia (UBC) led global review found that water-quality impacts can emerge months or years after wildfires. Researchers analyzed 23 studies across…
Federal gov’t invests over $2.3 million in Wolastoq/Saint John River nutrient reduction
The government of Canada is investing over $2.3 million in 14 partner-led projects to protect and restore the Wolastoq/Saint John River in New Brunswick. The…
Innovation Saskatchewan invests in water, waste and antimicrobial University of Regina research
Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $459,095 in three University of Regina projects through the Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) focused on water security, environmental sustainability and…
BQE Water resumes water treatment at Eagle Gold Mine
BQE Water Inc has signed a contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. (PwC) to operate water treatment at the Eagle Gold Mine owned by Victoria Gold Corp.…