Monday, July 7, 2025
Using science and technology to reduce tailings ponds
Under the leadership of former premier Peter Lougheed, Alberta harnessed advances in technology to drive development and innovation in the oil sands. That work was…
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Pikangikum declares state of emergency
Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to declare a state of emergency due to the critical state of water and wastewater infrastructure on its Reserve.…
St. Albert Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station opening
The City of St. Albert, Alberta’s new Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station is officially open, modernizing the City’s water infrastructure to ensure St. Albert’s potable…
Stantec to design largest PFAS treatment system in Northwestern US
Stantec has been selected by the City of Vancouver, Washington, to design a treatment system to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from a high-volume…
Setting the foundation for the Downtown Guelph Renewal Infrastructure Program
The Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure for Ontario, Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Tara Baker, both from the City of Guelph, broke ground on…
Grand River Source Protection Plan
An amendment to the Plan that protects the sources of municipal drinking water in the Grand River watershed was approved by the Ministry of the…
Canada and Northwest Territories governments finalize agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Northwest Territories will be able to…
Canada, Yukon finalize 10-year housing deal
The governments of Canada and Yukon have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF). Through this agreement, communities across the Yukon will be able to build or…
Canada invests over $1M to protect and restore Lake Simcoe
Protecting fresh water means securing a cleaner, sustainable future for all. Lake Simcoe is a vital body of water key to life in southern Ontario…
Dalhousie researcher highlights Laurentian Great Lakes fisheries in new documentary
The Laurentian Great Lakes are known for many things – the sometimes harsh weather, the drinking water they provide to millions of people and as…
Experts Directory
Experts Directory Downstream events thrive thanks to our expert volunteers. These experienced water industry professionals share valuable insights into diverse roles across the sector, from…
Downstream
Ready, Set, Network! Downstream brings current and future water professionals together to connect, bridge the skills gap, and drive clean water solutions for Canadians. …
Ontario investing $325 million to help build more homes
The Ontario government is investing $325 million in critical water infrastructure projects to help build up to 107,000 new homes across the province. The funding is…
PFAS cleanup project at Jack Garland airport underway
The City of North Bay has initiated its on-site remediation project at the Jack Garland Airport. Under a $20-million agreement with the Department of National…
Pelham Greenbelt Project demonstrates the value of natural infrastructure in Ontario communities
A recent project in the Town of Pelham has highlighted the significant role that natural infrastructure plays in the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. The project,…
Ontario investing $1 billion to help municipalities build more homes
The Ontario government is investing up to $1 billion in loans to provide municipalities with more financing options for water infrastructure projects that enable the construction…
Ontario helping build more homes in Sudbury
SUDBURY — The Ontario government is investing up to $34.9 million in water infrastructure to help enable the construction of 3,300 new homes in the City…
Federal government transfers more than $16M through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Newfoundland and Labrador
St. Johns, Nfld. – The federal government has transferred more than $16 million to Newfoundland and Labrador under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the…
Greatario and Balmoral partnership strengthen Canada’s liquid storage infrastructure
Woodstock, Ont. – Greatario, Canada’s leading liquid storage solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Balmoral, a global leader in tank manufacturing. This alliance…
Kashwakamak Dam rebuild to bolster flood and drought protection
NORTH FRONTENAC, ON – The Kashwakamak dam is set for a major rebuild to mitigate the risks of failure and flooding, thanks to a nearly…
Ontario government invests $18.3M to support new housing in Prince Edward County
The Ontario government is investing up to $18.3 million to construct nearly 4,000 new homes in Prince Edward County. The funding, delivered through the Housing-Enabling…
Calgary in final stages of fill, flush test
CALGARY – Now that the repairs to the critical feeder main break are complete, the City is working on safely restoring the city’s water supply…
Approval of Ottawa’s new Infrastructure Master Plan recommended by municipal committees
OTTAWA – At a joint meeting June 20, the City’s Planning and Housing Committee and Environment and Climate Change Committee recommended approving Ottawa’s new Infrastructure…
Grand Forks to receive better flood protection
GRAND FORKS, BC – People, property and businesses in and around Grand Forks will be further protected from floodwaters with the construction of a new…