Council urged to extend grant program for businesses slammed by water restrictions
Calgary Herald A federation that represents 2,000 of Calgary’s small businesses is calling on city council to expand a grant program that provides economic relief to storefronts that are impacted […]
These bodies of water in Alberta are under a blue-green algae advisory
CTV News The bacteria can cause skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and or diarrhea. Click here to read the story.
Pictou invests in coastal protection and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
Water Canada The Town of Pictou is set to bolster its coastal protection and stormwater infrastructure, thanks to a significant investment from the Province of Nova Scotia. These projects are […]
Report shows salmon numbers have slowed after B.C. landslide
CBC A new report is providing some early insight on how last month’s landslide into the Chilcotin River affected the run of salmon that swims up the Chilcotin and Fraser […]
B.C. fines Teck Coal over $220K for unauthorized waste spills
CBC A mining company has been fined close to $221,000 for almost 30 instances of discharging waste into the environment without authorization in southeastern B.C. Click here to read […]
Is urban flooding becoming a more pressing threat as Canada’s infrastructure ages?
CBC After multiple water main breaks and floods across the country this summer, municipalities and experts are warning that urban flooding could become more common as Canada’s infrastructure ages. […]
Kwikwetlem First Nation and Coquitlam Partner on $19.9 Million Flood Mitigation Program
Water Canada A new flood mitigation program is set to bring significant improvements to the Lower Mainland as Kwikwetlem First Nation and the City of Coquitlam collaborate on a $19.9 […]
Boil-water advisory lifted in eastern Montreal after water main break
CBC The preventative advisory affected about 150,000 residents in the eastern half of the island of Montreal south of Sherbrooke Street, including Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Riviere-des-Prairies-Pointe-aux-Trembles and Montréal-Est. Click here to […]
Water Canada Awards 2024 recognizes significant advancements and leaders in water sector
Water Canada Water Canada celebrated the country’s most innovative water projects, policies, technologies, and leaders at the Water Canada Awards on August 13, hosted by Actual Media’s Vice President of […]
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Water Canada Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on August 15, 2024. […]
