Big wind and solar build-out needed as Canadian hydropower becomes ‘less reliable’
National Observer But the country’s heavy reliance on a hydroelectric network that is seeing reservoir levels fall due to climate change combined with sluggish roll-out of wind and solar farms […]
Important Notice: 2024 Water Shutoff and Storage Update
St. Mary River Irrigation District On August 30th, 2024, the SMRID updated that allocation will remain at 9 inches, and water shutoff for the irrigation season will be on October […]
BC Hydro begins reservoir filling for Site C project
Water Canada BC Hydro has started filling the Site C reservoir, marking one of the final phases in the construction of the hydroelectric project on the Peace River. The process […]
Calgary retools pumps to ease some strain on water system, hands out 5 bylaw tickets
Global News Thompson says the city has determined that by retooling some pumps it can sustainably handle daily water use of 485 million litres during the roughly month-long water main […]
Toronto and Federal Government Invest in Flood Protection for Rockcliffe-Smythe Area
Water Canada In response to increasing flood risks exacerbated by climate change, the federal government and the City of Toronto have announced a joint investment of more than $323 million […]
ACFN chief slams $50K penalty against Imperial Oil for Kearl seepages
CTV News The chief of Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) says the $50,000 fine the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has levied against Imperial Oil for allowing wastewater to leak from […]
Demand for cheap, clean hydropower is soaring. Can Quebec keep up?
CBC Every second, eight million litres of water rush through the Beauharnois Generating Station – enough to fill three Olympic-sized pools – producing energy to power almost 400,000 homes. Quebec […]
Calgary’s water use drops by 2M litres on Sunday
CTV News The City of Calgary has inched closer to its target daily consumption rate, dropping by 2 million litres, according to new data posted online. On Sunday, Calgary residents […]
Many Alberta farmers found relief after staring down drought. But the story doesn’t end there
CBC Province’s south has endured several dry years and the environment is dynamic. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Drought.
Is another pipe failure looming? A health check of Canada’s water mains
CBC About one in every five kilometres of large water mains in Canada is in poor or entirely unknown condition, according to survey data – an unsettling figure following a […]
