Rankin Inlet, NU – The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable David Joanasie, Minister for Community and Government…
In recent issues, Water Canada has outlined many of the challenges operators face keeping systems up and running, often under difficult conditions and for pay…
The Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation isn’t alone in advancing the notion of indigenous communities asserting control over and responsibility for their water resources.…
Water Canada’s 2025 Advisory Board Water Canada is proud to announce its 2025 advisory board. We are honoured to have an amazing group of passionate…
To position the City of Portage la Prairie for future growth, the Manitoba government is investing in the expansion of the city’s water treatment plant.…
In January of 2022, the government of British Columbia issued a discussion paper seeking the public’s input on a proposed Watershed Security Strategy and Fund,…
Port Hawkesbury, NS – Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard and Member of Parliament for Cape…
Solutions for Ash-impacted Water Blackburn EAJ, Emelko MB, Dickson-Anderson S, Stone M, 2021. Advancing on the promises of techno-ecological nature-based solutions: A framework for green…
Despite the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) adopted in 2014 to prevent over-pumping and stabilize the aquifers, the groundwater depletion rate has accelerated to a…
Canning, NS – Kody Blois, Member of Parliament for Kings—Hants, the Honourable John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, His Worship Peter Muttart, Mayor…
Vancouver – In its newly released Major Outcomes Report, Our Water, Our Future, the Healthy Watersheds Initiative (HWI) documents the successes and challenges of one…
Selwyn, ON – The Township of Selwyn has received over $3 million combined from both the federal and provincial governments through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program’s…
For many Indigenous communities across Canada, water and wastewater systems tend to be relatively modest in size, geographically isolated, and underfunded. In recent issues, Water…
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that it is investing over $1.9 million in 10 industry-led research and development projects through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation…
Imagine receiving an emergency alert on your phone stating your drinking water has been contaminated. If you drink it you may suffer adverse effects to…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are a huge group of manmade chemicals that have been used in industry and in consumer products since the…
Toronto, ON – After 13 years of recognizing the people, projects and technologies that have made significant contributions to Canada’s water industry, Water Canada magazine…
Groundwater is the world’s largest freshwater resource. But because it’s deep underground, signs of overuse aren’t always obvious. And with population growth and increased demands…
Dartmouth, Unceded Traditional Mi’kmaq Territory NS – It’s now official after an agreement was formally signed in Halifax on November 7: the Atlantic First Nations…
Prince Albert, Sask – An essential water utility infrastructure project is now complete, thanks to federal and municipal investments. The City of Prince Albert officially…
When spring arrived this past year in the town of Hay River, Northwest Territories, residents weren’t ready for what followed. River water levels reaching historic…
Walkerton, ON — The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) is pleased to provide training for newly elected officials across Ontario. Responsibilities Under the Statutory Standard of Care…
Ottawa – Each year, First Nations individuals and organizations from across Canada are recognized by their peers for demonstrating leadership and outstanding dedication to the…
The Shuswap Watershed Council (SWC) has just published a new document to encourage residents in the Shuswap to take steps that will protect water quality.…