Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Water Treatment Plant Upgrade for Sandy Lake First Nation
The Ministry of Indigenous Services has announced the federal government’s commitment to upgrade and expand the water treatment plant at Sandy Lake First Nation. The…
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Report: More Must Be Done to Protect Ontario’s Water
The Ontario government continues to allow raw sewage to overflow into Ontario lakes and rivers at an alarming rate, says a new report by Dianne…
Canada Commits to Water Infrastructure for Two First Nation Communities
Canada’s Ministry of Indigenous Services has announced funding for two infrastructure projects in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation and in Gull Bay First Nation. “We are excited…
Aecon and Traylor Bros Awarded Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel Contract
Aecon Group Inc. announced today that a joint venture between Aecon and Traylor Bros Inc. has been awarded a $267-million contract by Metro Vancouver’s Greater…
GWI Finds Wastewater Rates Outgrew Water Rates in 2017–18
Global Water Intelligence (GWI) has posted results from its 2018 Global Water Tariff Survey, which provides insight into changes in utility consumer rates for for…
Five Reasons to Leverage the Untapped Potential of Wastewater
While our society currently appreciates having quality drinking water more than ever, wastewater is still too often viewed as “waste”. With the importance of quality…
Resort Municipality of Whistler Takes Steps to Reduce Water Use
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW), British Columbia has adopted a bylaw that will phase out the use of once through cooling systems and reservoir…
Water and Wastewater Projects in NS Receive Capital Funding
Today, the province of Nova Scotia announced support for water and wastewater projects in ten communities through the Provincial Capital Assistance Program. “Access to safe…
Coastal Wetlands and Headwaters Protected by Conservation Measures
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) made a string of announcements this week, which included two conservation initiatives that will protect Canadian water. Together, the…
Southern Saskatchewan to Invest in Water Infrastructure Upgrades
The federal and provincial governments are investing in water infrastructure in southern Saskatchewan. Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and the Warren…
Potlotek First Nation Starts Construction on New Water Treatment Plant
Chief Wilbert Marshall of Potlotek First Nation and Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, have announced that construction is underway on a new water treatment plant for…
Research Chair in Water Treatment Secures Sixth NSERC Funding Term
Peter Huck, a civil and environmental engineering professor and industrial research chair in water treatment, was recently awarded more than $3 million to continue his…
Land Acquisition Helps Protect Water Quality in Comox Lake
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) Board has completed a land acquisition initiative that will help protect water quality in Comox Lake. An 18-hectare parcel…
Melville, SK Makes Progress on Water Infrastructure Project
Progress continues on Melville, Saskatchewan’s new water infrastructure project, which will serve about 6,000 people in the area when fully operational. The new water treatment…
White Rock, BC Celebrates Water Treatment Plant Construction Progress
The City of White Rock, British Columbia celebrated a milestone event with representatives from the governments of Canada and British Columbia in regards to the…
Southern Ontario Water Consortium Showcases Watertech Successes
Today, the Southern Ontario Water Consortium hosted an event to showcase the success of 35 companies under its Advancing Water Technologies (AWT) program. Launched in…
Alberta Government Helps Support Watersheds on Private Lands
The Alberta Land Trust Grant Program has approved more than $7 million to support 24 different projects for the 2017–18 grant cycle, supporting grants that…
Horse Lake First Nation Celebrates Water Treatment System
Horse Lake First Nation has celebrated the grand opening of a new water treatment system, which came online in May 2018 after nearly three years…
Southwestern Nova Scotia Struggles with Water Shortages
The Government of Nova Scotia is helping residents affected by the water shortages in the southwest of the province. The Emergency Management Office has been…
Rainmaker Worldwide Announces Shipment of Water-to-Water Unit
Peterborough, Ontario’s Rainmaker Worldwide today announced that it has shipped its initial Water-to-Water unit, valued at $100,000 USD, to its distributor in Jamaica. Drops Jamaica,…
HOW CARBON HELPS PROTECT WATER HEALTH
Only a small fraction of the Earth’s water resources are potable and the parallel pressures of climate change and global population growth are further stressing…
New Poll Finds Long-Term Water Management A Growing Concern in BC
New opinion data finds that long-term water management is top of mind for many British Columbians. The findings are published in the 2018 BC Water…
Small Communities Fund Supports Water and Wastewater Projects in SK
The Small Communities Fund will support 46 infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan, the majority of which are focused on water and wastewater systems. Announced by François-Philippe…
Arrow Creek Water System Completes 11-Year Upgrade Project
Last Friday, community members celebrated the completion of a multi-year upgrade project for the Arrow Creek Water System. The event, hosted by the Regional District…