City of Vancouver secures data monitoring software for sewer and drainage systems
Water Canada The City of Vancouver has awarded a three-year contract for real-time data monitoring software to infinitii ai inc., following a competitive bid process. This contract will enhance the […]
21 pipe segments of Bearspaw south water main need rehabilitation, 16 to 18 dig sites expected
CBC Road cutting work is set to run Aug. 20-23. The repairs and Stage 4 water restrictions are scheduled to occur between Aug. 26 and Sept. 23, a date the […]
Great Lakes beach safety tests are often outdated and unreliable
The Narwhal Even a green or blue flag flying on a Great Lakes beach does not necessarily mean it’s safe to swim. Checking government beach monitoring websites is not a […]
Federal government invests in New Brunswick’s infrastructure
Water Canada The federal government has allocated over $24 million to New Brunswick as part of the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first instalment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. […]
Bringing Salmon Home to the Columbia River
The Tyee Massive dams, beginning with Grand Coulee in Washington, have blocked salmon from returning to the headwaters of the Columbia River for almost a century. In the 1960s, under […]
Flooding takes a toll on mental health. Here’s how Quebecers can help each other cope
CBC Borrelli’s home in Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Que., in which he’s lived since the 80s, was among those impacted by severe flooding after last week’s record-breaking downpour remnants of tropical storm Debby. […]
Alberta releases more targeted drought response plan
Government of Alberta In May, Alberta released the 2024 Drought Response Plan with the entire province placed in Stage 4, the second-highest stage. Since then, some areas have seen significant […]
Floodwaters washed away the only road out, so this Quebec city set up an emergency water taxi
CBC But last week, heavy rainfall and flooding trapped him in the enclave of the small city in Quebec’s Mauricie region located about 140 kilometres southwest of Quebec City in […]
2024 Irrigation Season Water Supply Update July 2024
St. Mary River Irrigation District Allocation within the SMRID remains at 9- inches, based on information provided by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. Allocation is expected to remain at 9-inches for […]
T’Sou-ke Nation to develop hybrid stormwater system and green space
Water Canada The T’Sou-ke First Nation in B.C. is set to develop an innovative hybrid stormwater management system and naturalized green space, thanks to a joint investment exceeding $1.3 million […]
