Monday, July 7, 2025
Key water and wastewater infrastructure projects underway in York Region
Newmarket – From turning on your tap to flushing your toilet, York Region is connected through kilometres of hidden pipes bringing water to and removing…
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Okanagan Water Board calls for more money for B.C. Watershed Security Fund
Kelowna, B.C. – The B.C. government’s announcement of a Watershed Security Strategy and Fund (WSSF) is being applauded by the Okanagan Basin Water Board, but the…
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador invest in improvements to St. Bride’s Southside Water Reservoir
St. Bride’s, NL – Ken MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Avalon, the Honourable Elvis Loveless, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Member of the…
Okanagan Water Board announces grant awards to address valley water challenges
Kelowna, B.C. – It may be Earth Week, but the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB)’s release of its annual $350,000 in grant funding this week will…
Canadore College launches its Clean Water Initiative with the opening of its Water Teaching Lodge
North Bay, ON – Canadore College is taking another step on its journey to address the systemic issues facing Indigenous communities and the challenges they…
Vaughan’s water system among the best in Ontario
When you turn on a tap, you can rely on the City of Vaughan’s safe, high-quality and reliable drinking water system to deliver fresh and…
Water Canada Webinars: Looking at the value and cost of water in Canada
In Canada we’re surrounded by water, which makes it feel like water is free. But the reality is the water we use–taps to toilets to…
POLIS celebrates significant federal commitment and investment in water
Victoria, B.C. lək̓ʷəŋən territory – Joining many other groups across the country, the team at the POLIS Water Sustainability Project celebrates the tabling of Budget 2023,…
New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for…
Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Inverness, NS
Inverness, NS – Nova Scotia is investing in water infrastructure upgrades in Inverness that will help prepare the town for future growth. The project will…
World Water Day marked with funding announcement for research and protection of our most precious natural resource: fresh water
Gatineau, QC – We are taking advantage of World Water Day to support our ambitious climate change actions that keep our air and our fresh…
An additional 8.56 billion cubic metres of wastewater a year needs to be treated to meet UN goals, ABB reveals
Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic metres and investment in an additional 4691 treatment facilities per year is required…
Statement by the Prime Minister on World Water Day
Ottawa – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Water Day: “Today, as we join the international community to mark…
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation announces construction of new water treatment plant
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, ON – Biigtigong Nishnaabeg held celebrations to formally announce the construction of a new raw water intake and treatment plant. This new plant…
Canada, Nova Scotia, and Inverness County invest in new wastewater treatment facility and water distribution systems upgrades
Inverness, NS – Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso;…
A triple threat of water-related crises is endangering the lives of 190 million children – UNICEF
New York and Toronto – 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats –…
Celebrating National Indigenous Water Operators Day
From doctors to nurses to grocery clerks, communities found a new level of appreciation and respect for essential workers during the pandemic. Unfortunately, not all…
IBM launches RFP to help accelerate global water management solutions for vulnerable populations
Toronto – IBM announced today that it is accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management…
Canada and Nova Scotia invest in water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Region of Queens Municipality
Region of Queens Municipality, NS – Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, the Honourable Kim Masland, Minister of Public Works, and Her…
2023 National First Nations Water Leadership Award nomination period open
The annual National First Nations Water Leadership Award recognizes First Nations individuals or organizations that have demonstrated leadership and outstanding dedication to the advancement of…
Work to start at Odessa, Ontario water tower
Beginning in the Spring of 2023, Loyalist Township’s Utilities Division will be undertaking work at the Odessa Water Tower. Preparatory work will begin the week…
Canada, Nova Scotia and Stewiacke invest in improved water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure
Stewiacke, NS – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Larry Harrison, Member of the…
Muskoka wins silver medal at international water tasting competition
Muskoka, ON – The District of Muskoka’s Public Works Department has won a silver medal in the Municipal Water Category at the Berkeley Springs International Water…
GO DIGITAL! Water Canada unveils rich new eMagazine reader experience
You asked for it, and we heard you. Water Canada is excited to unveil a brand new eMagazine option designed to meet the demands of…