Friday, September 5, 2025
Fighting “forever chemicals” in wastewater: A promising solution
Recent studies in Canada show that over 99% of the population have detectable levels of PFAS – synthetic chemicals found in products such as non‑stick…
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Bruce Fellowships Support Emerging Freshwater Policy Leaders: Meet the 2024 Recipients!
The Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowships in Environment and Canadian Freshwater Policy were established in honour of Erika v.C. Bruce’s late husband, recognizing his dedication to environmental conservation…
TMU’s future leaders of urban water research
The next generation of researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) are leveraging their training to advance innovative solutions to water-related issues ranging from infrastructure planning…
There’s more than microplastics in our water
Imagine receiving an emergency alert on your phone stating your drinking water has been contaminated. If you drink it you may suffer adverse effects to…
TMU’s Bruce Fellowship in Environment and Freshwater Policy accepting applicants
Geoffrey F. Bruce was a Canadian diplomat and Canadian federal public servant who believed deeply in the imperative of Canadian leadership and multilateral cooperation to…
TMU’s Bruce Fellowship: Creating a ripple effect in Canadian freshwater policy
Erika C. Bruce, PhD, and her late husband, Geoffrey F. Bruce, shared a vision for Canada: To be a world leader in freshwater policy. As…
What monitoring COVID through wastewater can (and can’t) tell us
As pandemic restrictions have eased, many Canadians have begun enjoying gathering again with family, friends, and colleagues in a more carefree manner. While smoother waters…
Policy must accelerate to keep pace with emerging water concerns
Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University are leading critical policy conversations as emerging issues and technologies impact how we consume and use water. While water research…
Nicholas Reid Memorial Award recipient selected
The Nicholas Reid Memorial Award has been established in the memory of Nick Reid. Nick was Executive Director of the Urban Water Research Centre and…
Excessive chloride use assaulting lakes and rivers
A new international study says the ecological cost of global road salt use is an underappreciated problem that is harming freshwater resources around the world.…
Blue Economy: Innovating in the blue economy
Innovation is a term that is widely used in the water industry when talking about technologies, processes, and projects. Although the term is used ubiquitously,…
Ontario invests over $2.5 million to protect the Great Lakes
The Ontario government is investing more than $2.5 million in 19 new projects to protect the health of the Great Lakes. According to the Government…