Tag: Pandemic
University of Guelph Researchers Testing University Residence Wastewater as Early Detector...
Researchers at the University of Guelph are developing a wastewater testing methodology to detect levels of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and help prevent outbreaks of...
U of G Researcher Receives Funding to Measure COVID-19 Levels in...
A University of Guelph researcher has received $50,000 in federal funding to use wastewater to detect a new wave of COVID-19 infections before it...
Tracking Cancelled and Postponed Industry Events
Water Canada’s team is tracking industry events across the country that are being cancelled, postponed, or moved online as a result of the COVID-19...
Coastal First Nations in B.C. to Protect Coastline from Marine Debris
A partnership between the Government of British Columbia and the Coastal First Nations — Great Bear Initiative will be focusing on removing marine debris...
Freshwater Field Kits to Provide Hands-On Learning for U of G...
University of Guelph (U of G) students in a fourth-year freshwater course will be able to use custom-made field kits to conduct stream sampling...
City of London Tests Wastewater for Evidence of COVID-19 Virus
The City of London recently participated in an initiative to test local wastewater for evidence of the COVID-19 virus, which will help provide an...
Elected Officials Should Prioritize Restoration in Economic Stimulus Programs: GLSLCI
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) has called on U.S. and Canadian elected officials to include water restoration priorities in any...
Durham Region Partners with Ontario Tech to Detect Second Wave of...
Researchers with Ontario Tech University are working with Durham Region and other key partners to detect an anticipated second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Ontario...
WEF Names Dr. Andrew Sanderson as Chief Medical Officer
To ensure protection of the health and safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic and into the future, Dr. Andrew Sanderson has been...
Commentary: How Investing in Green Infrastructure can Jump-Start the Post-Coronavirus Economy
COVID-19 has turned the world on its head. Many socio-economic benefits Canadians took for granted are now under threat, and the economic, infrastructure, and...
