Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Commissioning underway for Comox Valley Water Treatment Project
Construction of the new Comox Valley Water Treatment Project in British Columbia (B.C.) is near the finish line. On June 23, treated water will begin…
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Water treatment plant internship program supports young Indigenous adults
How a resilient group of young Indigenous water treatment interns became new water treatment plant operators despite 2020 challenges. At the Ontario First Nations Technical…
Funding announced to support Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant
More than $222.83 million in joint funding has been announced to support an infrastructure rejuvenation project at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant in Saskatchewan.…
2021 Water’s Next Award Winners Announced
Water Canada celebrated the winners of the 2021 Water’s Next Awards on June 10, 2021 as part of the 12th annual Canadian Water Summit. Hosted…
What Risks Do Asbestos Cement Water Pipes Pose to Public Health?
For millions of Canadians, getting a drink of water from the tap or taking a shower doesn’t involve any second-guessing. The assumption is the water…
Proactive Measures Needed for Addressing Water Infrastructure Assets
Canada’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic put our critical infrastructure to the test. One major aspect of that was municipal water systems and its reliability.…
How Water Movement is Promoting Information Sharing Between Operators
Why do some communities not have access to safe, reliable access to drinking water? Especially in a country like Canada that’s known for having one…
2021 Water’s Next Finalists Announced
Every year, Water Canada’s Water’s Next awards program honours the incredible achievements and ideas of individuals and companies that successfully work to make a positive…
Water Main Projects Top List of Major Construction in Saskatoon in 2021
Substantial improvements have been made to Saskatoon’s road network in recent years, according to the City. Ensuring the infrastructure underneath the roads continues to last for years…
RDOS Receives Grant to Improve Source Water Protection
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has received $25,000 in grant funding from the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) for the Water Conservation and Quality…
Understanding How a Watershed Agency is Helping Manage Natural Resources
Imagine living in a growing, thriving community surrounded by clean streams, vigorous forests, parks, trails to hike, bike and snowshoe, and diverse plant and animal…
Global Groundwater Wells at Risk of Running Dry: Study
“Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.” It’s a silly rhyme, but one that highlights a simple fact: humans…
Freshwater Salt Pollution Threatens Human Water Security: Study
Water touches virtually every aspect of human society, and all life on earth requires it. Yet, fresh, clean water is becoming increasingly scarce—one in eight…
UWaterloo Professor Leads Project on Valuing Canada’s Water Resources
Roy Brouwer, a professor at the University of Waterloo and executive director of the Water Institute, is leading a new project called “Valuing Canada’s Water…
‘The continents are drying out:’ New Research Shows Troubling Water Trends
New research by a team led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) hydrologist Jay Famiglietti shows water is leaving the continents at an increasing rate, which…
RCCAO Calls for Fund to Improve Critical Water Infrastructure
The Residential and Civil Construction Alliance of Ontario (RCCAO) is calling on the federal government to establish a fund to help municipalities fix their leaky…
Water Security Agency Budget Invests in Protecting and Building Infrastructure
Fred Bradshaw, the minister responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA) in Saskatchewan, announced a series of targeted investments designed to continue WSA’s commitment toward…
Access to Water Treatment—Students Reach Beyond the Classroom to Impact Positive Change
Water is essential to all forms of life and for many around the world safe water is not readily accessible or necessarily safe. The reasons…
Innovating Action on Climate Change and Water Quality through Classical Music
Numbers and data models are commonplace when it comes to the science of climate change, but adding music to the mix could be the secret…
Funding Announced for Water Infrastructure Improvements in First Nation Communities
Funding has been announced for clean water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements in 37 First Nation communities across Ontario. “Clean drinking water and proper wastewater…
More Frequent Wind Events Hurting Water Quality in Lake Erie: Study
Climate change is leading to poorer water quality in Lake Erie, according to a new study led by University of Guelph researchers. More frequent extreme…
Hawkesbury, Ontario Receives Funding for Water Infrastructure
Funding is being provided to Hawkesbury, Ontario for improvements to its water treatment plant. “Long-term investments in infrastructure are key to building healthy and resilient…
Okanagan #1 Destination for Mussel-Infested Watercraft: OBWB
As the number one destination for invasive mussel-infested watercraft in B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board is once again calling on the province to bring…
All Waters are Ocean Waters
In 1966, legendary canoeist Bill Mason taught a generation of Canadians what a watershed was through his iconic film adaptation of Holling C. Holling’s book…