Sunday, September 13, 2026
Experimenting With Green Laneways in Toronto
The City of Toronto has more than 2,400 publicly owned laneways. These back alleys, that run throughout the city, behind our streets, connecting our residential…
stormwater
Are Stormwater Measurement Practices Accurate?
A new study released by the Journal of Water Management Modeling considers whether conventional practices in measuring particulate solids might affect understanding of stormwater management…
Halifax Water Celebrates Twenty Years of Stewardship
Twenty years of innovative water management is noteworthy. As 2016 came to a close, Halifax Water released its twentieth annual report, noting the many accomplishments…
Climate Change Prompts Stormwater Infrastructure Resilience
City planners in Campbell River, B.C., have planned to address climate change impacts and rising sea levels on stormwater infrastructure and public space in 2017.…
Evaluating Long-Term Performance From Low Impact Development Practices
Imagine using an unassuming corner of your street, yard, or local park to improve the quality and security of water and the Great Lakes. It’s…
Ontario Environment Commissioner Released Report on Stormwater Pricing
The Environment Commissioner of Ontario (ECO) has released a report today noting that Ontario’s municipalities face a $6.8 billion deficit to fix existing stormwater infrastructure…
Edmonton Confronts Stormwater and Flood Mitigation
On November 9th, Edmonton announced a $107,081,000 stormwater management project and, on the same day, released a preliminary study on flood mitigation throughout the city.…
Bradford, Ont. Moving Toward Approval of a Stormwater Management Master Plan
In 2013, the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a new Stormwater Management Master Plan in…
Student Team Takes Top Prize With Stormwater Solution at Weekend Hackathon Event
If Lee Valley, Home Depot, or IKEA could offer you a low-cost, easy-install, beautiful modular green roof installation kit, would this be your next weekend…
Report: Stormwater Solutions for Municipalities
The Smart Prosperity Institute has released a report entitled New Solutions for Sustainable Stormwater Management in Canada. The report acts as a primer for municipalities…
Barrie Continues to Upgrade Stormwater Infrastructure
Barrie, ON, has begun a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study to determine necessary stormwater infrastructure improvements required to reduce flooding on both private and municipal…
Ottawa to Update Water, Wastewater, Stormwater Rates
Ottawa’s announcement assured residents that “over 85 [per cent] of their 400,000 households and properties will see no change to their monthly water bill
The Ongoing Challenge of Stormwater Maintenance
Maintenance of infrastructure is not an exciting topic of conversation. We prefer things that are new and innovative. Stormwater management technologies are no exception. We…
Water’s Next Award Winners Announced
It was a dazzling celebration of water leadership and innovation. On June 23, Water Canada celebrated it 2016 Water’s Next winners and nominees at a…
New Brew: Changing Mindsets So Clean Water and Industrial Growth Can Co-exist
The consumer thirst for craft beer and locally made food has been great for small businesses, creating many jobs in both large urban centres and…
2016 Water’s Next Finalists Announced
Water Canada magazine has announced the finalists of the 2016 Water’s Next Awards. The Water’s Next Awards program honours the achievements and ideas of individuals…
Mississauga’s Mayor Speaks Up On The City’s New Stormwater Levy
The City of Mississauga in Ontario owns nearly $2 billion in stormwater infrastructure that must be properly maintained if we are to build a stronger…
Small-Town Ontario Bands Together To Get Storm Ready
Extreme storm events are appearing in the media with growing regularity. The reality is that many buildings and their supporting infrastructure are not designed to…
Planning for Uncertainties in Stormwater Management
By Nathanael Couperus and Natalija Fisher Cities across Canada are looking for solutions to reduce their vulnerabilities to infrastructure deficits, rapid urban growth, and climate…
Saskatoon Invests $11.3M on Water and Sewer Rehabilitation
The City of Saskatoon is investing $11.3 million in water and sewer rehabilitation in order to inspect and maintain manholes and aging systems. During the…
Alberta Funds Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
The Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership (AMWWP) and Water for Life have announced the recipients of grants to support drinking water and wastewater projects across the…
Government of B.C. announces funding for small water system
Health Minister Terry Lake today announced $500,000 in funding for the B.C. Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) to help communities address small water systems challenges. The Ministry and…
Canadian Water Network Invests in Research to Integrate Traditional and Western Knowledge
The Canadian Water Network (CWN) is investing nearly $200,000 in a research project aimed at addressing the disproportionate burden First Nations communities in Canada face…
Curbing the Flow
Bordered by two countries, eight states, one province, and more than a hundred municipalities, the Great Lakes hold more than a fifth of the planet’s…