Sunday, March 29, 2026
Hamilton water workers begin strike
Following several months of negotiations, the City of Hamilton’s Hamilton Ontario Water Employees Association (HOWEA) union membership voted to reject the City’s final offer and…
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YorkU OneWATER and York Region organize workshop to tackle water challenges
York Region and York University’s OneWATER Institute, an interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to furthering research on water-related issues, co-hosted a workshop on May 13 to…
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet shuffle could signal new direction for Canada’s water sector
On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a streamlined cabinet, reducing the number of ministers from 39 to 29. This significant reshuffle aims…
Quebec government grants more than $6.8M to Saguenay for its water infrastructure
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Ms. Andrée Laforest, announced that $6,806,596 has been granted to the City of…
Quebec government grants more than $13M to Sherbrooke for its water infrastructure
On behalf of the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Ms. Andrée Laforest, the Member of the National Assembly for Saint-François, Ms. Geneviève Hébert, confirmed that $13,186,800…
New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year
Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during…
Manitoba government providing financial support to test well water
May 4 to 10 is Drinking Water Week in Manitoba and Manitoba Environment and Climate Change is encouraging Manitobans to test their well water. All…
CIMA+ enhances water system resilience in Southwestern Ontario
CIMA+ received an Award of Distinction in the Studies and Research category through ACEC-Ontario’s Ontario Engineering Project Awards. This recognition celebrates our innovative study on…
York Region achieves perfect water quality scores for 2024
York Regional Council received the 2024 Drinking Water Systems Memo sharing The Regional Municipality of York scored 100% in Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks drinking…
Manitoba investing $24M for municipal water and wastewater upgrades and expansions
The Manitoba government is committing $24 million in funding for the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) capital budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year to assist…
SPONSORED: Addressing the Canadian Water Industry’s Workforce Challenge
When most Canadians turn on their taps or flush toilets, they likely give little thought to the increasingly complex technology and skilled professionals keeping their…
City successfully implements Reverse Osmosis Units at Water Treatment Plant
The City of Brantford announced the successful implementation of four new reverse osmosis (RO) units at the City’s Water Treatment Plant to help proactively address…
Water Canada unveils Top 50 Canadian Water Projects for 2025
Water Canada is proud to announce the publication of its highly anticipated Top 50 Canadian Water Projects list for 2025. This annual ranking highlights the…
Federal government invests in water and wastewater infrastructure
The Honourable Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, announced a federal investment of over $369.5 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)…
Canada and Yukon governments invest over $11.1 million to enhance water services
The Village of Mayo and City of Whitehorse will see improvements to water service through two projects after a joint investment of more than $11.1 million from the federal and territorial…
Critical water and ventilation infrastructure upgrades for communities across Manitoba
Strategic investments in drinking water, wastewater, and ventilation infrastructure enables communities to build and support more housing. Seven communities across Manitoba will benefit from upgrades to vital…
Minister of Indigenous Services issues statement on Water Operator Day 2025
The Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement: “Water connects all of us, and First Nation leaders and communities are…
$26.8 million for water infrastructure in Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador
The Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, announced a federal investment…
World Water Day: Wolseley Canada celebrates with new charitable partnership
Wolseley Canada annouced its newest charitable partnership with Living Lakes Canada to help shape the future of groundwater monitoring in southern Alberta. In Alberta, groundwater…
Zelim-sponsored Pacific row to raise funds for clean water
Setting out in April from Lima, Peru, three Scottish siblings aim to row non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean in a potentially record-breaking challenge…
Water First and Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council launch water operator internship program
Water First Education & Training Inc., in partnership with Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) participating communities and Big Island First Nation, is proud to…
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients
In recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced…
Weso’tmk Samqwan signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services
Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services…
Water Security Agency releases preliminary runoff report
The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report for 2025. While much of Saskatchewan experienced below-normal precipitation, leading to dry conditions at…