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News tag: Canada

Canada news stories

‘Everything is dying’: Prairie farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts

Sask Today It’s the ninth year in a row Quinton Jacksteit’s farm has experienced drought. The southwest Saskatchewan farmer, who also is the reeve for the Rural Municipality of Big […]

Manitoba government invests $19.7M in Oak Lake Dam rehabilitation project

Water Canada The Manitoba government is investing $19.7 million to rehabilitate Oak Lake Dam, a critical piece of water infrastructure in southwestern Manitoba, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor announced. […]

First Nations call for Ontario environment minister to resign for trying to stop clean water bill

The National Post Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province’s environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill […]

A new wave of Quebec water-tech entrepreneurs joins AquaEntrepreneur

Water Canada As Canada faces a water crisis marked by increasing scarcity, the devastating effects of climate change and cross-border pressures, a bold response is required. On July 8th, AquaAction […]

City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures

Calgary Herald City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures. Read more.

Arcadis secures digital asset management contract with the City of Calgary

Smart Water Arcadis, a company specializing in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy services, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the City of Calgary to support the management of municipal […]

Water mapping helps rural B.C. communities prepare for wildfire response

Water Canada As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. […]

Water mapping helps rural B.C. communities prepare for wildfire response

Water Canada As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, rural communities in British Columbia are turning to a proactive, made-in-B.C. solution: mapping water sources in advance of fire emergencies. […]

Overuse of riprap to prevent riverbank erosion is harming B.C. rivers

The Conversation – Africa Every spring, melting snow and heavy rainfall brings a higher risk of flooding and riverbank erosion to parts of Canada. Bank erosion is responsible for a […]

Alberta and Ontario ask Carney government to ‘refrain’ from reintroducing First Nations clean water bill

APTN News The ministers of Environment from Alberta and Ontario are asking the federal government to “refrain” from reintroducing legislation that would mandate Canada to provide safe drinking water to […]

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