Tag: Boil Water Advisories
A closer look at Canada’s water operator shortage
Beyond a vague sense of thirst, many of us give little thought to the water that flows forth crisp, clean, and translucent bordering on...
Kedgwick, NB to get improved drinking water and stormwater management infrastructure
Kedgwick, NB - René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities;...
Serious Action Needed to Ensure Clean Drinking Water for All First...
During a national virtual gathering focused on protecting water in uncertain times, hosted by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), a committee of Knowledge...
Water and Sewer Connection to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation Celebrated
Chief Chris Skead and the Council of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation gathered with Elders, community members, other valued friends, and partners to celebrate the...
Federal Government Reports on Sustainable Development Targets
The Government of Canada has provided its draft 2019–2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for public consultation and its 2018 progress report on the 2016–2019...
First Nations Push Back on Federal Plan to End Drinking Water...
First Nations leaders have told the federal government that their plan to end 91 Drinking Water Advisories (DWAs) in First Nations communities doesn’t go...
Comox Valley Completes Interim UV Treatment Installation
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has completed installation of its interim UV treatment system at its chlorination station ahead of schedule, delivering the...
NSERC Funds Research to Improve Wastewater at Two Ont. First Nations
Dr. Chris Metcalfe, a professor at the Trent School for the Environment and director of the Institute for Watershed Science, has been awarded $478,800...
AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde calls for plan to end water...
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde announced that the report by Human Rights Watch, Make It Safe: Canada’s Obligation to End...
Interview: Dr. Rob de Loë
Over the past two years, hundreds of boil water advisories have been issued in Ontario alone. Why aren't we providing everyone in Canada...
