Tag: Canadian Water Network
CWN welcomes Dr. Jessica Akande as program advisor
Waterloo, ON - Dr. Jessica Akande has joined the Canadian Water Network (CWN) team as a program advisor.
“I am thrilled to have Jessica join...
CWN welcomes Katina Tam as senior program advisor
Katina Tam has joined the CWN team as their new senior program advisor.
Through this role, Katina leads and implements various initiatives supporting the Municipal...
CWN plays key role in new report on COVID-19 wastewater surveillance
The Royal Society of Canada has prepared a policy briefing report on Wastewater Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Canada.
The development of the report was...
2020 Blue Cities (Virtual Event)
The 2020 edition of Blue Cities was hosted by the Canadian Municipal Water Consortium from June 1 to 4. While the event was originally...
Richer Data Can Help Improve Flood Hazard Maps: Study
Richer data can help improve the accuracy of flood hazard maps that are used by governments, insurers, and investors to determine the flood risk,...
Water Priorities for the Federal Election
Record investments in water infrastructure across the country have put a dent in the needs for new and rehabilitated assets, but there is still...
Paving the Way for Innovation at Blue Cities
Many municipalities, companies, and organizations have specific drivers for adopting innovation. These stakeholders also typically face barriers when adopting innovative solutions.
A session that took...
Municipal Water Pricing Report Highlights Challenges, Opportunities
A new report by Canadian Water Network (CWN) highlights the mounting financial pressures facing Canadian water utilities. Balancing the Books: Financial Sustainability for Canadian...
Drinking Water Expert Inducted as a Member of the Alberta Order...
Professional engineer and water scientist Steve Hrudey was recently inducted as a member of the Alberta Order of Excellence.
Steve is an internationally renowned researcher, educator, author,...
Canadian Water Network to Study Wastewater Contaminants in Canada
As the list of chemicals we generate as a society grows and expands, many find their way into wastewater and natural ecosystems. Some of...
