Overland flood watch issued for southwestern Manitoba starting Wednesday
CBC Residents in southwestern Manitoba are being warned to brace for overland flooding, as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the area between Wednesday and Friday. The province issued an […]
Buffalo Pound outage may affect Regina drinking water
Sask Today The city says that in order to support the planned 16-hour shutdown at the Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Plant (BPWTP), and minimize any water disruptions to customers, the […]
B.C. boosts aquatic protection
Water Canada The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from invasive mussels with the introduction of the Miscellaneous […]
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet shuffle could signal new direction for Canada’s water sector
Water Canada On May 13, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a streamlined cabinet, reducing the number of ministers from 39 to 29. This significant reshuffle aims to redefine Canada’s […]
Quebec government grants more than $6.8M to Saguenay for its water infrastructure
Water Canada The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Ms. Andrée Laforest, announced that $6,806,596 has been granted to the City of Saguenay for the […]
First Nations leaders want drinking water bill within 100 days of Parliament’s return
CBC In December 2023, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu introduced Bill C-61, setting drinking water standards in First Nations communities. The legislation would have protected fresh water sources, created minimum […]
Ontario First Nation seeks emergency relief in Federal Court over water crisis
CityNews Toronto Pikangikum First Nation submitted a motion Thursday asking the court to compel the government to provide the emergency funds to deliver adequate water and sanitation services to the […]
Sask. opposition members join calls to release water for the Prairie Lily
CTV News “This is a failure that reaches into daily life — our economy, our safety, our sense of place,” said Erika Ritchie, NDP critic for the Water Security Agency.” […]
How wetlands help our groundwater on Alberta’s working landscape
Ducks Unlimited CAN Groundwater is a vital resource for agricultural communities, supplying clean water for crops, livestock, and other farm operations. Many households and municipalities rely on strong groundwater reserves […]
Water determines the Great Lakes Region’s economic future
The Narwhal Livelihoods and economies in the Great Lakes region always centred on water. From the manoomin, or wild rice, grown and revered by the Ojibwe people to the whitefish […]