Monday, December 29, 2025
Future-proofing groundwater sustainability
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…
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Atlantic First Nations Water Authority makes history as first Indigenous Water Utility
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 Raw Water Pump House project complete
Prince Albert, Sask – An essential water utility infrastructure project is now complete, thanks to federal and municipal investments. The City of Prince Albert officially…
Northern Waters: Water treatment challenges across Canada’s territories
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…
Training for municipal officials, mayors, and councillors at Walkerton Clean Water Centre
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…
Brian Indian of Onigaming First Nation is the 2022 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipient
Ottawa – Each year, First Nations individuals and organizations from across Canada are recognized by their peers for demonstrating leadership and outstanding dedication to the…
Shuswap Watershed Council publishes Phosphorus Action Plan
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.…
Next generation of Indigenous water treatment operators ready to support local water quality
Toronto, ON – Last week, Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN), Gezhtoojig Employment & Training, Anishinabek Nation and Water First Education & Training Inc.…
A closer look at Canada’s water operator shortage
Beyond a vague sense of thirst, many of us give little thought to the water that flows forth crisp, clean, and translucent bordering on invisible,…
Ahousaht First Nation celebrates completion of their new wastewater treatment plant
Ahousaht, Traditional Nuu-Chah-Nulth Territory, B.C. – Ahousaht First Nation is celebrating the completion of their new wastewater treatment plant, located at Ahousaht First Nation’s Maaqtusiis…
Canada’s Core Public Infrastructure survey provides new data about water infrastructure to Canadian communities
On August 19, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, welcomed the latest release of data on the status of Canada’s…
CRD board approves regional water supply 2022 master plan
Victoria, B.C. – The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved the Regional Water Supply 2022 Master Plan. The Plan was approved by the Regional Water…
AECOM to provide filtration engineering services for the Mission Hill Water Treatment Plant
Vancouver, B.C. – AECOM has announced it has been awarded a contract by the Regional District North Okanagan (RDNO) to provide engineering services for the…
Celebrating Canadian water leaders and champions: Water’s Next Awards 2022
Since 2010, Water Canada has hosted the Water’s Next Awards to help strengthen and celebrate this national community of water leaders, champions, and innovators. We…
Saskatoon exploring second water treatment plant to serve future population
Saskatoon, SK – Since it was established in 1906, Saskatoon’s Water Treatment Plant has been expanded to a treatment capacity of 250 million litres per…
Centralized water and wastewater operator training at Yukon University to benefit First Nations and operators in the region
Whitehorse, YT – Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and Yukon University have announced a new program delivery model to enhance water and wastewater operator training and support in the…
Campbellton, NB gets support for improved water and wastewater infrastructure
Campbellton, NB – René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the…
New Invest Vancouver report reveals untapped potential in water tech for regional economy
A new Invest Vancouver report reveals that water tech, a hidden gem of the clean tech sector, provides an untapped economic opportunity for the Metro Vancouver region,…
Alberta gets funding for water infrastructure projects across the province
Alberta – More than $58.7 million from the Water for Life and the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) grant programs will support 33 water infrastructure…
Investments in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure for Avalon Peninsula
St. John’s, NL – The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South—Mount Pearl, on behalf of the…
Research: Lakes in hot water, climate change creating a cauldron of issues
As intense heatwaves grip the United Kingdom, Spain, France and Portugal, at times exceeding temperatures 40C, as well as parts of North America and Asia,…
Study: Balancing protein in your diet could improve water quality
Protein consumption in the United States, from both plant and animal sources, ranks among the highest in the world. The study, published in the journal…
Water conservation urged throughout the Grand River watershed
Water users throughout the Grand River watershed are being asked to cut their consumption by 10 per cent, because of the unusually dry weather this…
Canada and New Brunswick invest in water and wastewater infrastructure in Northeastern New Brunswick
Bathurst, NB – Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable…