The South Central Ontario Water Works Association (SCOWWA) Conference takes place on April 2, 2026 in St. Catherines, ON at the Holiday Inn St. Catherines. Registration is available here.
The Township of Black River-Matheson, ON announced Feb. 23 it is receiving $1.54 million in funding from the province of Ontario to support improvements to its wastewater treatment infrastructure. The funding will advance a major upgrade at the Matheson Water…
The government of Ontario is investing $11.5 million towards upgrades and expansion of the Town of Penetanguishene’s critical water infrastructure. The funding through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Health and Safety Water Stream is part of the province’s broader $700…
Ontario MPP Brian Saunderson announced on Jan. 16 that the provincial government has approved up to $12,527,165 in funding for the Town of New Tecumseth, ON to rehabilitate its wastewater treatment plant. The funding for the Alliston Wastewater Treatment Plant…
The Ontario government is putting $700 million towards 127 municipalities and First Nations communities to upgrade and expand water infrastructure across the province. The funding is from the province’s Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP) through the program’s Health and Safety…
The government of Canada is awarding a $9.47 million contract to improve Rouge Beach and Marsh in Canada’s first national urban park. Located in the Greater Toronto area, Rouge National Urban Park is an hour’s drive away from 20 per…
The government of Ontario announced Jan. 7 it has approved a $1.5 billion underwater electricity transmission line from near the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to Toronto’s downtown core and eastern section. The up to 900 megawatt transmission line recommended to…
The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) issued a position statement on Dec. 11 urging an engineering-led approach to improving Ontario water infrastructure. “OSPE urges the adoption of engineering-led approaches to the provision of water services that prioritize public health,…
A City of Vaughan project that modernized stormwater infrastructure in Gallanough Park has won top honours from Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter. The Gallanough Park Stormwater Management Improvements project received the 2024 Engineering Project of the Year Award, which…
The Ontario government is investing $135 million in water systems and irrigation infrastructure in Niagara Region and the Municipality of Leamington to help build more homes, protect farmland and keep workers on the job. “In the face of U.S. tariffs…
The Ontario government is making almost $3 million available to community groups and other non-profit organizations for innovative projects to build cleaner, healthier communities such as shoreline cleanups, habitat restoration and tree planting. As part of the government’s plan to…
The Ontario government is investing more than $82 million over four years to support the St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s (SLPC) multi-year revitalization project, including the construction of upgraded, environmentally friendly facilities at Mille Roches Beach and Campground. The funding will…
Ontario is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve. These changes will support the government’s commitment to protect Ontario’s economy by speeding up…
As populations grow, so do the demands on infrastructure. In Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, an estimated 21,000 new residents will rely on the city’s water supply over the next 20 years. Jacobs is supporting multiple projects to upgrade and expand the city’s…
The Ontario government is investing over $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across the province to keep people and communities safe. The construction projects will take place over the next four years and will extend the life of each dam…
Toronto, Ont. — Enwave Energy Corporation has commissioned the expansion of its Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) System, adding a fourth intake to the sustainable energy system. The expansion, in partnership with Toronto Water, will allow more buildings across the…
ST. ANDREWS WEST — The Ontario government is investing over $2.8 million in projects led by ALUS Canada to support farmer-led initiatives to restore and enhance wetlands on 70 farms across the province. The funding will support the restoration of…
Non-profit’s inaugural Environmental Water Internship will provide environmental certifications to 10 entry-level professionals. Sault Ste. Marie, ON – A brand new opportunity for Indigenous learners will launch on July 8, 2024 as Water First Education & Training Inc. and Mamaweswen,…
TORONTO — The Ontario government is helping communities and local organizations take action where they live to protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes by investing an additional $1.8 million in the Great Lakes Local Action Fund. “Protecting the world’s largest…
TORONTO, ON – Ontario premier Doug Ford announced this week the province is ending the wastewater surveillance program that gained widespread praise during the COVID-19 pandemic for providing vital health data. The $15-million program is scheduled to end on July…
Toronto, ON – Ontario’s lead in drinking water standard remains too high to protect public health. Lead is a serious public health concern, especially for children and older adults. Despite Health Canada’s expert recommendation that the lead in drinking water…
Kirkland Lake, ON – At 4:06 pm on Friday April 12, 2024, Stacy Wight, Mayor of the Town of Kirkland Lake, declared an emergency in accordance with the Emergency Management Act 2003, s.4(1) due to the following emergency: Flooding event…
RICHMOND HILL, ON – The Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association says it commends the Ford Government and the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) for their landmark commitment to enhance municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. The March 21 investment announcement of…
BRAMPTON, ON – Peel Region council approved an additional investment of $130 million to increase wastewater capacity by 40 million litres per day (MLD), at the G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility, (WWRF). An additional 40 MLD of flow capacity…