Compare and contrast: Salmon return to spawn in urban streams in Metro Vancouver
National Observer Efforts to rehabilitate urban waterways have helped bring spawning salmon back to parts of Metro Vancouver, including unlikely-looking streams surrounded by industrial and residential development. Click here […]
Water starts flowing in one of the largest restoration projects in Western Canada
Water Canada The taps have been turned on at Red Slough in one of the largest salmon restoration projects in Western Canada. Click here to read the story.
Central Alberta reservoir study underway
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is moving forward a study to assess the feasibility of building a new reservoir on the Red Deer River to help support growing communities. […]
Philanthropist John McCutcheon Donates $20M to Protect Canada’s Freshwater Resources
Water Canada John McCutcheon, a philanthropist and nature enthusiast, has announced a transformative $20 million donation to establish the Canada Freshwater Challenge Fund. The fund will support seven organizations dedicated […]
Canada working with Biden team to finalize B.C. river treaty before Trump takes office
CBC Top officials in both Canada and the United States are pushing the need to finalize the Columbia River Treaty to manage water flowing between the two countries before the […]
Alberta Treaty Chiefs slam feds after Ottawa denies legal duty to provide safe drinking water
CTV News Chiefs from Treaty First Nations in Alberta met last month with the minister of Indigenous Services Canada to reiterate their concerns with the First Nations Clean Water Act. […]
Halifax Water asks some customers to conserve due to low levels in Lake Major
Global News Halifax Water is asking customers served by the Lake Major plant to voluntarily conserve water “until further notice” because of lower-than-normal levels. The utility says a prolonged period […]
Alberta took on drought with voluntary water-sharing. Here’s how it went, and what comes next
CBC The provincial government says its water-sharing agreements were a “major success” and an arrangement that could be replicated in the rest of the country, as experts say important conversations […]
Bottled water giant BlueTriton formerly Nestle closing Ontario operations
The Narwhal BlueTriton, and Nestl previously, faced significant and persistent opposition from residents in Guelph and surrounding areas, who are celebrating the company’s exit from Ontario. The company operates in […]
Residents want clarity on water quality from West Kelowna council
Lake County Calendar A group of residents is calling for increased transparency and better communication regarding water quality and testing at the Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant (RVWTP), citing concerns […]
