Feds announce funding to protect Lake of the Woods water quality
CTV News On Monday, PrairiesCan Minister Terry Duguid announced more than $1.2 million will be split between four projects through the Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. The money […]
Winnipeg city staff working to lessen impact of ‘severe’ water, sewer rate hike: committee chair
CBC It comes while the city faces high costs for major capital projects, including a $3 billion North End sewage treatment plant, much of which remains unfunded. “We’re looking at […]
T^ilhqot’in National Government calls for change to land, water management in wake of 2024 B.C. landslide
CBC The TNG is made up of six Ts^ilhqot’in communities working together to advocate for the Ts^ilhqot’in people. Among them is Tl’esqox Chief Francis Laceese, who pointed out that managing […]
Training students to lead the future of water security
Sask Today Working closely with partners in Germany, the program will further graduate student’s understanding of how water challenges impact humans and train them to tackle the current global water […]
Many Toronto-area streams are getting saltier and road salt is mostly to blame, conservation experts suggest
CBC Waterways reaching salt levels acutely toxic to organisms, Toronto conservation authority data shows. Click here to read the story.
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients
Water Canada Now in its seventh year, the National First Nations Water Leadership Award recognizes First Nations individuals, teams and organizations who are making a difference in their communities. The […]
Weso’tmk Samqwan signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services
Water Canada Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The […]
Flood watch up due to possible ice jam on B.C. Interior waterways
The Canadian Press British Columbia’s River Forecast Centre has posted a flood watch on three Interior waterways because of the chance of a midseason ice jam. The centre says temperatures […]
The Kootenays are getting drier. A small B.C. community worries more logging puts its water at risk
The Narwhal As companies seek to access private and Crown forest lands above Wynndel, B.C., some fear cascading impacts on the land and water. Click here to read the […]
Adaptive planning for Canadian water utilities
Water Canada Adaptive planning is an approach to water management and infrastructure planning that considers future uncertainty to generate multiple solution pathways. CWN is leading the adaptive planning project, funded […]