In Saskatchewan, North America’s largest inland river delta is under threat
CBC Carriere, who is from Cumberland House Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan, is one of many trappers, environmentalists and First Nations leaders raising concerns over the deterioration of the ecosystem. […]
Much of Alberta overcame long-term severe drought — but the roller-coaster isn’t over yet
CBC Alberta’s dry winter conditions saw a turnaround thanks to spring rainfall across much of the prairies — but that doesn’t mean the province is done with drought yet. Parts […]
Stricter outdoor water restrictions to return to Calgary as urgent feeder main repairs needed
CTV News Calgary will return to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions later this month as city crews begin repair work on 16 new sites on a feeder main affected by […]
B.C. landslide river surge reaches Lower Mainland
CBC Max Paulhus says he could hear wood breaking and a roaring sound before an approaching surge of water raced down the Fraser River after breaking free from a landslide […]
Disaster Dodged in Chilcotin River Landslide
The Tyee Authorities, still urging caution, got the gradual flow they were hoping for. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Flood.
Province announces first round of grants tied to drought and flood mitigation
CBC The Alberta government says it has approved grants to 14 municipalities, two First Nations and one Metis settlement seeking to develop drought and flood mitigation projects. Click here […]
Hopes of bumper crop evaporate
The Western Producer A prolonged hot and dry spell has withered notions of a Prairie-wide bumper crop. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more […]
Nova Scotia’s rivers still suffer from acid rain. Restoring them could also help the climate
CBC On the shore of a narrow river in Pictou County, research scientist and CarbonRun chief technical officer Eddie Halfyard inspects the interior of a silo that towers over the […]
As Canadian River Shrivels, Northern Communities Call for a Highway
Yale Environment 360 With the Mackenzie River too low for barge traffic, villages in the Northwest Territories are flying in food, fuel, and other essentials. A proposed highway could offer […]
CWN launches ambitious strategic plan to tackle water challenges
Water Canada The Canadian Water Network (CWN) has unveiled its new strategic plan for 2024 to 2029, aiming to foster cross-sector collaboration in addressing the critical water challenges affecting communities, […]
