Increasing natural flood and drought protections in Alberta
Water Canada Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The new funding includes $3.5 million for 20 new projects […]
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 […]
Low water woes: Warm temperatures, no rain affecting water supplies, fishing in NL
Saltwire With summer heating up, water levels begin to drop, and that can be bad news for drinking water supplies and salmon anglers. Those unwelcome developments have taken effect in […]
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 […]
N.W.T. negotiating terms with Alta. to be better informed about its waterways for over a year
CBC More than a year since the Northwest Territories asked Alberta to keep it better informed about spills that could impact its water, the province and territory still haven’t agreed […]
Upgrades to get underway at Comox Valley Water Pollution Control Centre
Groundwater The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) has selected Carollo Engineers to lead the comprehensive site master plan finalization and detailed design of Phase 4 upgrades at the Comox Valley […]
Parts of Prairies see one-third of normal rain in June
The Western Producer Drought was a mixed bag for Prairie producers, with not much room for improvement promised by the July forecasts. Precipitation levels were highly variable last month with […]
Nova Scotia municipalities to receive grants for infrastructure, innovation, and development
Water Canada The Province of Nova Scotia is supporting 23 projects in municipalities across the province with funding for infrastructure upgrades, development and innovation. The support more than doubles the […]
Why Canada may not be ready for ‘new reality’ of flash flooding and severe storms
CBC Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he’s been following the “terrible tragedy” of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But […]