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 […]
Alberta’s coal mine reclamation standards failing to protect water, fish: study
The Canadian Press Alberta regulations meant to keep old coal mines from polluting streams and lakes are failing, suggests a study by government scientists. The study says high levels of […]
Federal government invests in upgrades to Conception Bay South’s Long Pond breakwater
Water Canada The Long Pond breakwater will be upgraded and fortified after an investment of over $14 million from the federal government and the Town of Conception Bay South. […]
Yukon Water Board approves new 20-year licence for Whitehorse dam
CBC The Yukon Water Board has approved a new, 20-year operating licence for Yukon Energy’s hydroelectric dam in Whitehorse. It was the last major hurdle for Yukon Energy in its […]
Ontario investing $3M to support cleaner and healthier communities
Water Canada The Ontario government is making almost $3 million available to community groups and other non-profit organizations for innovative projects to build cleaner, healthier communities such as shoreline cleanups, […]
Expanding wastewater services in Airdrie
Water Canada Alberta’s government is investing $50 million to upgrade Airdrie’s wastewater system, helping meet growing infrastructure demands driven by rapid population growth. Click here to read the story. […]
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 […]
Water and sewer staff in Charlottetown strike over wages, mandatory certification tests
CBC Around 30 water and sewer employees in Charlottetown walked off the job Tuesday for the first time in around 60 years. Click here to read the story. […]
York Factory First Nation ‘essentially stranded’ after low water levels ground ferry: grand chief
CBC Indigenous leaders in Manitoba want an all-season road for a northern Manitoba First Nation that’s been “essentially stranded” after low water levels left its ferry grounded for more than […]