Tag: July 2023
B.C. strengthens community preparedness for climate-related disasters
First Nations and local governments throughout B.C. will benefit from funding to help strengthen resilience against climate-related hazards, such as flooding, drought, wildfires and...
Lethbridge, Alberta pilots drinking water stations for summer
Lethbridge, AB - As the weather heats up, be sure to cool off with one of four new drinking water stations as part of...
Brandon, Manitoba takes another step forward on water plant
Brandon, MB - The City is taking the next step in upgrading and expanding its water treatment facility so safe, clean water will keep...
Government of Canada takes action against abandoned, wrecked or hazardous boats
Ottawa - The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, has announced the Canadian Coast Guard will now...
Newmarket’s pilot leak detection program works at saving water
Newmarket, ON - Newmarket’s Water Meter Replacement Program is continuing with great success to replace and upgrade all water meters in Town. The aim...
Study: Water temperature found to not impact blue-green algae blooms
Laval University - Even if most cyanobacteria blooms in Canada's lakes happen during the hottest periods of summer, water temperature seems to have little...
Ducks Unlimited Canada to deliver 40 wetland projects in Southern Ontario
Barrie, ON - Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is preparing to restore or enhance 40 wetlands across southern Ontario thanks to renewed investments in the...
Ontario making investments in 100 local wetlands restoration projects
Durham, ON - The Ontario government is investing up to $6.9 million in approximately 100 local conservation projects to restore and enhance wetlands across...
Manitoba Government announces action plan for water resources
The Manitoba government has released its initial water strategy action plan—a focused guide to specific actions to ensure sustainability of the province’s valuable water...
Water Security Agency expanding support for channel clearing and drainage project...
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is expanding its support to help rural landowners, communities and local governments complete channel clearing and drainage project maintenance...
