Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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.…
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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…
First graduates of Environmental Water Internship strengthen Indigenous water stewardship
The first cohort of the Environmental Water Internship, an initiative designed to build Indigenous capacity in water and resource management, has officially graduated. Launched in…
Restoring Our Connection to Water: A Legacy Worth Salvaging
From 1942 to 1944, my grandfather, Harold Mattson, commanded the 2nd Canadian Recovery Company through France, Holland, Belgium, and Germany. His mission was to recover…
Moosomin celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
A new water treatment plant and raw water supply line have officially opened in the Town of Moosomin, promising improved water quality and long-term support…
Calgary-based FREDsense raises $7M to expand rapid PFAS testing technology
FREDsense Technologies Corp. has secured US $7 million in Series A financing to scale up its rapid testing tools aimed at tracking per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Ontario commits $436K to restore sections of St. Lawrence River near Cornwall, Akwesasne
The Ontario government is putting more than $435,000 into a community-led project to improve water quality and restore habitats along the St. Lawrence River near…
Experts gather in Toronto to tackle PFAS management in Canada
PFAS experts, industry representatives, health officials and academics gathered Tuesday, September 16 at Toronto Metropolitan University to confront one of the most pressing challenges in…
Vaughan stormwater project earns engineering award
A City of Vaughan project that modernized stormwater infrastructure in Gallanough Park has won top honours from Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter. The Gallanough…