Our tires shed toxins that kill fish. Here’s a partial fix
National Observer Scientists at the University of British Columbia are experimenting with ways to keep chemicals shed by vehicle tires from entering waterways and causing widespread coho salmon deaths. […]
Carbon capture? A river runs through it
National Observer Halfyard, who has spent most of his career helping to find science-based solutions to the challenges facing recreational fisheries that produce salmon, striped bass, and trout with respect […]
B.C. is home to ‘high-risk’ toxic mine waste sites. Here are 5 you need to know about
The Narwhal Mining operations in B.C. store wet waste in tailings ‘ponds’ shored up by a dam. A dam failure could be catastrophic for watersheds and communities. Click here […]
IWA World Water Congress 2024 honours global water leaders
Water Canada The 2024 IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition kicked off in Toronto on August 11 with an inspiring opening ceremony that celebrated excellence in the water sector. Three […]
London begins major stormwater projects to combat flooding
Water Canada Several stormwater management infrastructure projects are planned to begin construction soon this summer helping improve London’s resiliency to severe weather, flooding, and the impacts of climate change. […]
The City of Calgary is considering replacing the water pipe that ruptured
Global News City officials are weighing options to strengthen a key water main for the long term – including building a new one – after a June rupture forced Calgarians […]
Key water infrastructure projects launching in Southwest Saskatchewan
Water Canada The Water Security Agency (WSA) is set to invest over $2 million in the design and construction of five critical water infrastructure projects across Southwest Saskatchewan. These initiatives […]
Calgary builders hope to work with city to reduce impact of new water restrictions
CTV News Calgary builders say they’re glad the city has given them advance notice of a renewed water shutdown to help them cope with what has been a summer of […]
Ontario Invests $970M in water infrastructure to support housing construction
Water Canada The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of $970 million to support the construction of more than 500,000 new homes across the province. This funding, part of […]
Groundwater’s invisible role in sustaining lakes
The Conversation – Canada Nearly 90 per cent of North America’s lakes are located in Canada. That’s why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their […]
