The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has completed the construction of a new water treatment plant and upgrades to water infrastructure in Fort Chipewyan.…
An investigation found that forest licensees did a good job of minimizing the impacts of logging on drinking water in the Peachland and Trepanier community…
The City of Ottawa’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water, and Waste Management approved an update to the Lead Pipe Replacement Program. Homeowners with lead water…
Plastics in our waste streams are breaking down into tiny particles and causing potentially catastrophic consequences for human health and our aquatic systems, according to…
Stephen Fuhr, member of parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, announced that the City of West Kelowna’s request has been granted for a timeline extension to meet…
First Nations people and organizations are leading efforts to ensure their communities receive access to safe, clean, and reliable drinking water. To recognize this work,…
The Innovation Cluster in Peterborough and the Kawarthas and the Peterborough Utilities Group Services Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help attract new…
Shoal Lake 40 First Nation has awarded a contract for the construction of a water treatment and distribution system to a joint venture firm, Shoal Lake…
Funding for two water and wastewater projects serving nine communities in Northern Saskatchewan was announced by Jonathan Wilkinson, minister of fisheries, oceans, and the Canadian…
Whitecourt Town Council has served Woodlands County with two years notice to terminate the intermunicipal Water and Wastewater Agreement. In March 2013, the Town of…
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) announced that Brian Bates has joined the team as the manager of training and development. Brian has worked in…
The World Health Organization is calling for a further assessment of microplastics in the environment and their potential impacts on human health, following the release…
The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has filed a suit in Federal Court against the Government of Canada over its failure to ensure the safety of…
When it comes to groundwater quality, fracking receives much of the public attention but misses most of the picture, according to hydrogeologists Jennifer McIntosh from…
The City of Winnipeg is offering free water quality testing for residents who may have lead water pipes. Lead is a common, natural metal found…
Mississaugas of the Credit and Six Nations of the Grand River have launched a watermain project that will bring a reliable supply of clean and…
Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced $1.06 million in funding over three years for 10 projects associated with protecting and restoring the…
The Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia has released a report: The Protection of Drinking Water: An Independent Audit. The office concluded that…
The City of Williams Lake in British Columbia has issued a water quality advisory as a result of the levels of manganese in its drinking…
The governments of Canada and Yukon are providing funding for three local infrastructure projects in Pelly Crossing. The installation of upgrades to the Taraw Water…
The Walkerton Clean Water Centre (WCWC) has launched a new drinking water course for First Nations communities through a partnership with Keewaytinook Okimakanak and the…
The Town of Hantsport in Nova Scotia is upgrading its water and sewer system with support from the federal and provincial governments. “Investing in high-quality…
The Government of Canada is working with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte to improve access to safe, clean drinking water in the community.…
The Government of Canada is investing over $3.1 million to provide municipal water and sewer services to more Halifax residents. Federal funding for this project…