Monday, June 29, 2026
Regina Sets Tentative Date for Wastewater Referendum
Regina has set a tentative date for Regina’s referendum over funding models for a new wastewater treatment plant. City council has earmarked September 25 as…
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Regina Calls Wastewater Facility Referendum
Following months of debate and public dissatisfaction, Regina’s city council has voted to hold a referendum on its plan for building a new waste water…
Regina Approves P3 Approach for Wastewater Upgrade
Regina’s City Council has approved a public-private partnership (P3) approach for its wastewater treatment plant upgrade. This means the City will have a single, long-term…
Proposed Wastewater Deal a First for City of Regina
The City of Regina recently approved a recommendation for a 45-year deal to supply Western Potash Corpwith the City’s treated wastewater. The arrangement to supply…
U of Regina Greywater Reclamation Tech Funded
Dr. Stephanie Young’s research team at the University of Regina will install and pilot test greywater reclamation technology at the campus’ Research & Innovation Centre…
$9.9M for Regina Water Projects
The end of January saw a funding announcement of nearly $45.8 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments for 15 new infrastructure projects across…
Commonly used fertilizer linked to Prairies freshwater quality loss
Researchers at the University of Manitoba and University of Regina have found widespread application of urea, a common farm fertilizer, can severely degrade water quality…
Canada, Saskatchewan invest more than $25.9 million in province-wide water infrastructure
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced a joint investment on April 13 of more than $25.9 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF)…
WCW 26
Western Canada Water‘s annual conference, WCW 26 takes place from Sept. 15-18 at the Delta Hotel in Regina, SK. WCW events are listed here.
Study warns Prairie wetland drainage increases carbon footprint
A new study from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina maintains draining Prairie wetlands is adding to Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. The…
Top 50 Water Projects 2024
Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects Welcome to Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects, where we highlight the country’s most ambitious and innovative…
Top 50 Water Projects 2025
Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects Welcome to Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects, where we highlight the country’s most ambitious and innovative…
Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds: From Source to Stewardship Conference
The Saskatchewan Association of Watersheds will host its 18th annual conference under the theme “From Source to Stewardship: Where Water, Wellness and Communities Meet.” The…
2025 Skills Ontario Competition & Career Exploration Showcase return to Toronto
Canada’s largest skilled trades and technology conference, the Skills Ontario Competition, is back at the Toronto Congress Centre May 5th – May 6th. Ian Howcroft, CEO…
New sector-specific management system standard for wastewater
What is the WWMS? In the spring of 2025, the CSA Group is planning to publish the W217 Ontario Wastewater Management System (WWMS) standard. The…
Water Security Agency announces $9M to support communities prone to flooding
The Water Security Agency (WSA), in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, is committing $9 million to update and expand flood maps for high-risk communities in…
Star Blanket Cree Nation opens long-awaited water treatment plant
STAR BLANKET CREE NATION, TREATY 4 TERRITORY, SK – Star Blanket Cree Nation opens a new state-of-the-art water treatment plant that will bring clean drinking…
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation unveils $4M solar project
REGINA/MOOSE JAW, SASK – – The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC) along with the Cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, today unveiled a $4…
Water Security Agency investing in key water infrastructure projects
Moose Jaw, Sask. – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is working to advance more than 60 key water infrastructure projects in 2024-25, with a focus…
Improved water infrastructure for nine Saskatchewan communities
Regina, SK – Nine water infrastructure projects in Saskatchewan will improve residents’ quality of life and contribute to the province’s long-term sustainability and growth thanks…
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency investing in flood hazard mapping improvement
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is continuing to enhance and improve water management for the province with a key investment in the Flood Hazard Identification…
Ontario partnering with Indigenous leaders to protect the Great Lakes
Toronto – The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect…
What will 2023 look like for Canadian water utilities?
Sixteen Canadian water utilities came together in the Fall of 2022 to reflect on shared water utility trends. During the conversation hosted by Canadian Water…
University of Lethbridge study to focus on the environmental impacts of effluent release
Around the world, people use wetlands to help treat wastewater. University of Lethbridge researchers will look to better understand how these complex systems work by…