Thursday, September 18, 2025
Nobel winner donates half of prize money to Water First
Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, a recent co-recipient of the prestigious Nobel Prize for Physics, has announced a donation of $350,000 to Water First Education & Training…
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Walkerton Clean Water Centre releases annual report
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has released its 2023–24 annual report, highlighting its continued expansion of training programs and support for…
Bonaparte First Nation celebrates completion of their new water treatment plants
BONAPARTE FIRST NATION, SECWÉPEMC TERRITORY – Bonaparte First Nation proudly marked the completion of two new water treatment plants, which now provide clean drinking water…
Designing more capacity at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant
Provincial funds are supporting plans to increase capacity at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant. Detailed design work will help prepare for much-needed upgrades at the…
Contract awarded for new Pritchard Water Treatment Plant
Kamloops, BC – The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Board of Directors has approved the contract award for construction of a new water filtration plant for…
Canada strengthens protection of freshwater with launch of standalone Canada Water Agency
WINNIPEG, MB – Fresh water is our most precious natural resource, needed for drinking, cleaning and sanitation, recreation, industry, agriculture, and ecosystem health. Water is…
Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel receives Canadian Project of the Year award
Metro Vancouver’s Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Tunnelling Association of Canada’s Canadian Project of the Year Under $300…
Frost & Sullivan honours Greenville Water, Alectra Utilities with Itron Excellence Awards
SAN ANTONIO — Greenville Water and Alectra Utilities have been named the winners of the ninth annual Excellence in Resourcefulness Awards, presented during the Itron…
Durham Region secures $34.9M provincial grant for water infrastructure upgrade
WHITBY, Ont. — The Region of Durham has received a $34.9 million grant from Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water System Fund to support a major rehabilitation…
Ontario invests $25M in water infrastructure to enable over 2,200 homes in Cobourg
COBOURG, ONT.—The Ontario government is investing up to $25 million in water infrastructure to support the construction of 2,266 new homes in the Town of…
Indigenous water operators graduate through Ogemawahj Tribal Council Internship program
TORONTO — A new group of Indigenous water operators is ready to take on crucial roles in their communities, following the completion of the Ogemawahj…
Newfoundland and Labrador becomes Canada’s first Well-Being Province with focus on safe and clean water
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Premier Dr. Andrew Furey announced Newfoundland and Labrador as Canada’s first Well-Being Province on September 23, 2024, placing a significant focus…
2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes Competition announced
The Safe Drinking Water Foundation (SDWF) has launched the 2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes competition, thanks to funding from The W. Garfield Weston…
Federal boost to tackle Great Lakes pollution and secure clean water for communities
WINDSOR, ON – The federal government has announced a historic $76 million investment to support 50 community-led projects aimed at restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems…
PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Quebec’s Water Supply; Class Action Launched
MONTREAL – The widespread presence of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” has been detected in Quebec’s drinking water, prompting legal…
Chesterville opens new water treatment facility
CHESTERVILLE, Ont – A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 5 to mark the opening of Chesterville’s new water treatment facility. The facility, now operational,…
Water operators gather for hands-on training in Kingston
Utilities Kingston hosted a two-day event this week, offering practical training in water management and maintenance techniques for drinking water system operators across Ontario. The…
Ontario government invests $5.77M in water infrastructure for Gananoque housing
The Ontario government is investing $5,771,984 to enhance water infrastructure in the Town of Gananoque, facilitating the construction of over 400 new homes. This funding…
Calgary enforces Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions amid ongoing drought
As of Monday, August 26, Calgary has escalated to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions, the most severe level, in response to ongoing drought conditions. This…
B.C. communities to benefit from $7.6M in water infrastructure upgrades
Four communities across British Columbia are set to receive significant upgrades to their water infrastructure, thanks to a combined investment of over $7.6 million from…
Water Canada Awards 2024 recognizes significant advancements and leaders in water sector
Water Canada celebrated the country’s most innovative water projects, policies, technologies, and leaders at the Water Canada Awards on August 13, hosted by Actual Media’s…
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on…
Ontario Invests $970M in water infrastructure to support housing construction
The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of $970 million to support the construction of more than 500,000 new homes across the province. This…
CWN launches ambitious strategic plan to tackle water challenges
The Canadian Water Network (CWN) has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2024 to 2029, aiming to foster cross-sector collaboration in addressing the critical water…