Saturday, November 1, 2025
Labrador Town Investigates Water Corrosion Problems: CBC
According to a CBC News report, the Labrador town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is looking for a new source of drinking water due to complaints…
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New B.C. Water Plan Urges Province-Wide Water-Saving
The Province of British Columbia has launched Living Water Smart, a new plan urging everyone in the province to restrict their water use. “Water defines…
East Kingston Water to Lose Fluoride
According to a local media report, residents in the east end of Kingston, Ont. will soon be drinking tap water that is free of fluoride…
First Nations Water Situation Reaches “Boiling Point”
A new report from the Polaris Institute in collaboration with the Assembly of First Nations says “too many First Nation communities are living with substandard…
Winnipeg’s Water Supply Threatened by Sewage: CBC
Problems with a First Nation sewage-treatment plant could affect the water quality of Shoal Lake, which provides drinking water for the City of Winnipeg, according…
Polycarbonate Water Cooler Bottles Safe for Use: CBWA
The Canadian Bottled Water Association (CBWA) said this week that it supports the findings of Health Canada and the Minister of Health Tony Clement that…
AWWA Urges Science-Based Approach in Addressing Pharmaceutical Compounds in Water
To responsibly address the issue of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water, scientists must know at what concentration these substances impact human health, not simply whether…
Gov’t Announces $330 Million for First Nations Water
The Government of Canada today announced a $330 million two-year investment in a First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan, which builds on its Plan…
World Water Day: Where Bottled Water Fits In
In honour of World Water Day on March 22, the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) is reminding consumers that bottled water is a healthy beverage,…
“Virtual Water” Innovator Awarded 2008 Stockholm Water Prize
Professor John Anthony Allan from King’s College London and the School of Oriental and African Studies has been named the 2008 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate.…
WaterCan Marks World Water Day with Launch of Video Contest
In honour of World Water Day on March 22, WaterCan is launching a Canada-wide online video contest called “End Poverty at the Source!” that is…
Funding Increase for Waterworks Upgrades in Hudson, Que.
The Canada and Quebec governments announced that the Town of Hudson will receive $14,077,156 in combined government funding – over $4 million more than the…
UV Now Disinfecting Water in Winnipeg
The City of Winnipeg announced the first of its new water treatment processes, ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection, is operating and protecting residents against waterborne parasites.UV…
GLV Acquires Australian Provider of Integrated Wastewater and Water Re-use Solutions
Montreal-based GLV Inc. announced it has acquired all the outstanding shares of AJM Environmental Services Pty Ltd., a Sydney, Australia company that specializes in integrated…
Ontario commits $436K to restore sections of St. Lawrence River near Cornwall, Akwesasne
The Ontario government is putting more than $435,000 into a community-led project to improve water quality and restore habitats along the St. Lawrence River near…
Experts gather in Toronto to tackle PFAS management in Canada
PFAS experts, industry representatives, health officials and academics gathered Tuesday, September 16 at Toronto Metropolitan University to confront one of the most pressing challenges in…
Ontario’s first Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup announced
Owen Sound is making environmental history as one of six communities selected to host Ontario’s first-ever Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup. The City has partnered with…
Funding announced for projects aimed at municipal infrastructure improvements
A total of 21 projects valued at more than $9 million have been approved in Newfoundland and Labrador under the Municipal Capital Works Program. Municipal…
Building stronger communities across rural Alberta
Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of life. That is…
New pump station project breaks ground
The Town of Parry Sound announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pump Station 2 on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, near the Champagne Street boat…
Ontario investing $82M to modernize beaches and campgrounds along St. Lawrence Corridor
The Ontario government is investing more than $82 million over four years to support the St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s (SLPC) multi-year revitalization project, including the…
Calgary reflects one year after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break
A year after the Bearspaw South Feeder Main break, The City of Calgary has taken many steps towards understanding the cause, supporting the reliability of…
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…
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.…