Friday, August 8, 2025
New Research Shows More Nitrogen Enters Streams than Expected
New research by a scientific collaboration, led by the USDA Forest Service, shows that more nitrogen from rain and snow is making it to more…
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Gov’t of Canada Invests in Research to Protect Waters from Oil Spills
Six international organizations will receive more than $4.1 million for research projects that will help improve protocols and decision-making to minimize the environmental impacts of…
Gov’t of Saskatchewan Advances Agricultural Water Management Strategy
The Government of Saskatchewan is helping advance the Agricultural Water Management Strategy with a $5 million investment in the Saskatchewan Conservation and Development Association (SCDA).…
Supporting First Nation Water and Wastewater Operators in Ontario
The Aboriginal Water and Wastewater Association of Ontario (AWWAO) has been playing an important role in supporting First Nation operators, so that they have training…
Dene Tha’ First Nation on Course for Clean Water
In a partnership with the Dene Tha’ First Nation, the Government of Alberta is bringing safe and reliable drinking water to the nation. The $2.1-million…
SUEZ Names Yuvbir Singh as CEO of Water Technologies and Solutions
SUEZ announced the appointment of Yuvbir Singh as CEO of the water technologies and solutions (WTS) division. He will take up his position on April…
Radical Transformation Required to Meet SDGs, According to Report
By 2050, we will share our planet with an estimated 9 to 10 billion people. We could be headed towards a crisis unless we significantly…
Gov’t of Canada Provides Funding to Increase Flood Resilience in Edmonton
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, announced funding for several flood mitigation projects in Edmonton. This includes building new dry ponds in…
Meadow Lake, Sask. Receives Funding for Water and Wastewater Upgrades
The Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development, announced funding for essential upgrades to water and wastewater management systems in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. For…
Health Canada Sets New Guideline for Lead in Drinking Water
Health Canada has updated the drinking water guideline to reduce the maximum acceptable concentration of lead from 0.01 mg/L, which was set in 1992, to…
Gov’t of Canada Provides Feb. 2019 Update on Drinking Water Advisories
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Indigenous Services, provided the department’s monthly progress update and noted that two years remain in the government’s commitment to…
Government of PEI Seeks Public Input on Water Act Draft Regulations
The public in Prince Edward Island is invited to provide comments on new draft regulations under the Water Act. The Honourable Richard Brown – Minister of…
Record Number of Water Main Breaks Occur in Regina, Sask. in February 2019
A record-breaking number of water breaks occurred in Regina, Saskatchewan in February 2019 as a result of shifting ground caused by the extreme cold weather.…
City of Thunder Bay Releases Annual Report on Drinking Water Quality
The City of Thunder Bay, Ontario has released its 2018 Drinking Water Quality Annual Report. This report details water quality results from January 1 to…
Government of Alberta Invests in Water Projects
The Government of Alberta is investing in new water system improvements to provide the City of Red Deer and central Alberta with clean, safe water.…
Gov. of Canada Announces Projects to Reduce Impacts of Climate Change
The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, announced an investment of $1.7 million over the next two years for eight projects that will help…
Home Insurance Buyers Lack Access to Public Flood Data
Canadian homeowners do not have the information they need to know if they should buy flood insurance, leaving them exposed to significant financial risk. A…
New Members Appointed to Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors
The Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Infrastructure, announced the appointment of four new provincial members to the Waterfront Toronto Board of Directors. “I’m pleased to…
AFN National Chief Calls for Safe Drinking Water and Proper Sanitation for First Nations
A new approach and new investments are needed to ensure that First Nations families have safe drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, according to Assembly of…
Government of Canada Announces New Collaboration with Ouranos
The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced a new collaboration between the Canadian Centre for Climate Services and Ouranos, in Quebec. Through…
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Announces Organizational Changes
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has realigned its organizational structure to support operational efficiencies and to ensure that program delivery opportunities are realized.…
Government of Canada Invests in Water Systems in Southern Ontario
Gagan Sikand, Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Streetsville, announced more than $1.3 million to support six climate change projects in Southern Ontario on behalf of the…
UBC Researchers Develop Diagnostic Tool for Detecting Cryptosporidium
Using a small and inexpensive biosensor, researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have developed a novel low-cost technique that quickly and accurately detects…
RDCK and Corix Water Products Complete Meter Installations in Balfour, B.C.
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) and Corix Water Products have completed the installation of water meters for customers on the Balfour Water System.…