First Nation under a boil-water advisory for 19 years declares state of emergency
CBC The community’s wastewater lift system is broken and raw sewage is spewing into a creek that goes directly into the Albany River, said Chief Bruce Achneepineskum. “It’s outdated, it’s […]
Claims of improved water use efficiency by Alberta oil sands companies under scrutiny
CityNews Calgary The AER says oil sands companies used 222 billion litres of freshwater to produce 669 million barrels of oil in 2023 the equivalent of 332 litres of freshwater […]
Quebec residents frustrated by delays in flood relief payments
Insurance Business Quebec residents impacted by severe flooding in August, caused by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, are expressing frustration as the provincial government has processed fewer than 10% of […]
Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project
Town of Okotoks The Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project is a major milestone, not only for the two communities but for the broader region. Years in the making, this project […]
Sanirajak, Nunavut, residents told to boil water after bacteria found in drinking water
CBC People living in Sanirajak, Nunavut, should boil their water until further notice after bacteria was found in a water test result, the territory’s Department of Health says. All water […]
Siksika pursues litigation against province for Ghost Dam decision
CBC Siksika is pursuing legal action against a provincial government decision to relocate the Ghost Dam downstream after it says the province failed to consult with the southern Alberta First […]
Town of Banff to replace aging watermains and sewers in 2025-26
Water Canada The Town of Banff has opened the tendering for reconstruction of Caribou Street, between Lynx Street and Banff Avenue, proposed to start in the fall of 2025. This […]
Marten Falls First Nation declares state of emergency due to wastewater plant breakdown
Water Canada The wastewater plant malfunctioned on Friday and immediate steps were taken to replace parts that were not working properly. Over the weekend, several other parts of the plant […]
Upgrades to disaster mitigation infrastructure to help protect Gingolx Harbour
Water Canada Critical disaster mitigation infrastructure upgrades are planned for Gingolx Harbour, British Columbia, the largest harbour within the Nisga’a First Nation territory, after an investment of nearly $20 million […]
Water main break in C.B.S. leaves some residents without water
CBC Some residents in Conception Bay South are without water Monday evening due to an emergency disruption to repair a break in the transmission water main in the Anchorage Road […]