Thursday, May 15, 2025
Pikangikum declares state of emergency
Pikangikum First Nation has been forced to declare a state of emergency due to the critical state of water and wastewater infrastructure on its Reserve.…
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XPV Water Partners achieves significant milestone
XPV Water Partners has surpassed US $1 billion in assets under management, continuing to lead the way as one of the world’s largest growth investors…
Nova Scotia supports growth for municipalities
The Province of Nova Scotia is continuing to invest in municipal infrastructure projects through the Growth and Renewal for Infrastructure Development (GRID) Program. Thirty-five projects…
LOGISTEC appoints Nathalie Viens as new President of Water and Environment Division
LOGISTEC has appointed Nathalie Viens as the new President of its Water and Environment Division. Viens brings extensive expertise in leading global operations across diverse…
Water activist Maude Barlow to be honoured at Brock’s Spring Convocation
ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – When Brock University’s newest graduates gather to mark their accomplishments next month, they’ll be ushered into this new chapter of their…
UNBC to host discussion on off-grid solutions to water challenges
WASH-T Research Group is inviting everyone to a public discussion on April 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George.…
Water leaders to converge at 2024 Global Water Summit in London
WATER LEADERS TO CONVERGE AT 2024 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT IN LONDON Oxford, England — The 300 Water Leaders Group will host its first global meeting during the London…
Researchers Turn Seawater into Drinking Water
Brooklyn, NY – Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination (RFD), an emerging electrochemical technique that can…
Investments in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure for Avalon Peninsula
St. John’s, NL – The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour and Member of Parliament for St. John’s South—Mount Pearl, on behalf of the…
Manitoba Unveils New Conservation and Climate Fund
The Government of Manitoba is unveiling its new Conservation and Climate Fund that will provide up to $600,000 this fiscal year to organizations for local…
Federal-Provincial Funding to Support Water and Wastewater Services in B.C.
Communities in British Columbia will soon be able to apply for a share of the combined $150-million federal-provincial infrastructure funding that will help deliver water…
New Interactive Map Shows Locations for Kamloops’ Underground Utilities Infrastructure
Situations where underground utilities are accidentally damaged, blocked, or covered during construction or yard work can be inconvenient, costly, and even dangerous. To help avoid…
Communities Across Newfoundland, Labrador Receive Water Infrastructure Funding
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Dwight Ball announced that $123 million will be invested in 140 community infrastructure projects for all regions in the province through…
Northern Rockies Receives Wastewater Infrastructure Funding
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, located in the northeast corner of British Columbia, is receiving $10 million to invest in modern, efficient infrastructure that supports…
ACWWA Receives $318,000 for Climate Adaptation Project
The Government of Canada is providing $318,000 over three years to the Atlantic Canada Water and Wastewater Association (ACWWA) for a climate change adaptation project…
Nibinamik First Nation Receives Federal Funding for WTP Upgrade
Nibinamik First Nation has received funding from the Government of Canada to advance the design and construction of a water treatment plant (WTP) upgrade and…
Clearford Water Systems Announces Agreement to Acquire ASI Water
Clearford Water Systems Inc. has entered into an agreement to purchase the water and wastewater assets (ASI Water) of ASI Group Ltd., an Ontario-based water…
Town of The Blue Mountains Wins Water Taste Test Competition at OWWA’s Conference
The Town of The Blue Mountains Water and Wastewater Division announced that the Town was awarded first place at the annual water taste test competition…
New Research Estimates Economic and Emissions Impacts of AI Adoption
Research by PwC UK estimates the economic and emissions impact of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in the water, agriculture, energy, and transport sectors. PwC UK’s…
Autumn Peltier Appointed Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare announced that Autumn Peltier has been appointed as the new Anishinabek Nation Chief Water Commissioner. Peltier will be…
City of Guelph Welcomes Jennifer Rose as GM of Environmental Services
The City of Guelph has welcomed Jennifer Rose as the new general manager of Environmental Services. Rose will oversee the Environmental Services department which includes…
Water Security in the Mining Sector
What is the state of play for catalyzing water security in the mining sector? This was the key question that Christina Copeland, senior manager for…
Great Lakes Guardians’ Council Meets to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities
Rod Phillips, minister of the environment, conservation and parks and Grand Council Chief Glen Hare co-chaired the Great Lakes Guardians’ Council on April 23, 2019…
IIASA’s Water Program Director Starts New Position in May 2019
Simon Langan, director of the water program, will be leaving International Institute for Applied System Analysis (IIASA) in May 2019 to start a new position…