British Columbia resort fined for sewage-related violations near drinking water well
Groundwater A resort in Revelstoke, B.C. has been fined more than $70,000 for sewage violations in close proximity to a drinking water well. Click here to read the story. […]
BQE Water reaches milestone in clean-up efforts at Eagle Gold Mine
Water Canada BQE Water Inc. announced that under the contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. in its capacity as court appointed Receiver of Victoria Gold Corp. (the “Receiver”) for emergency treatment at […]
North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program independent review is on hold
Water Canada Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors determined that a review of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program is not in the public interest while Metro Vancouver’s litigation with […]
Restrictions in effect in Dawson Creek, B.C., as persistent drought dries up water supply
CBC As drought persists in some parts of northeastern B.C., Dawson Creek says it is imposing restrictions to conserve drinking water starting Friday, with officials warning the city may soon […]
New wildlife management area protects more of Great Bear Sea
Water Canada The Province of British Columbia, in collaboration with partner First Nations, has protected 1,450 hectares of critical ecosystems in the Great Bear Sea. Click here to read […]
‘We have to improve or we’ll die’: B.C. ranchers seek water solutions in long drought
The Canadian Press Rancher John Parkes wants more water storage in B.C.’s Interior, which is suffering the impacts of a multi-year drought. But Parkes, manager of Nicola Ranch near Merritt, […]
Stage 3 water restrictions imposed in Oliver, B.C. due to problematic well
Groundwater A problematic well has led to Stage 3 water restrictions in the town. The Rockcliffe Well is one of Oliver’s main water sources but was sampled last week with […]
BC supports community efforts to protect against climate hazards
Water Canada More people in B.C. will be better protected from natural and climate-driven hazards as the Province invests more than $6 million for 11 community projects. Click here […]
‘Critical drought’ in Cowichan River sparks fish fears, urgent conservation measures
ChekNews Officials are sounding the alarm over dangerously low water levels and rising temperatures in the Cowichan River. In a news release Monday, the Cowichan Watershed Board (CWB) warns the […]
B.C., First Nations advance long-term water planning for Nicola watershed
Water Canada The Province of British Columbia and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step to […]