Alberta’s water conservation and management system needs major fixing, auditor finds
CBC The auditor’s team reviewed the system under the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas from Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2022. They found three main areas the province is lacking: […]
New concerns over major water mains mean no easing of outdoor restrictions, city says
Calgary Herald New failures of reinforcing wires found inside pipe along water network, the same type of wire that snapped during the initial water feeder main rupture in Montgomery on […]
Prep work underway for St. Mary Canal Siphon repair
CTV News On June 17, the St. Mary Canal Siphon north of Babb, Mont., suffered a catastrophic failure. The more-than-100-year siphon failed due to age. Prep work is underway to […]
Living Lakes Canada report highlights need for expanded groundwater monitoring in Columbia basin
Water Canada According to a recent survey conducted by Living Lakes Canada, 72% of respondents are highly concerned about groundwater in the Columbia Basin, with primary worries including drinking water, […]
Residents of Merritt, B.C., told to stop all non-essential water use
CTV News Residents of Merritt, B.C., are being told they will need to limit non-essential water use for at least another 48 hours due to a failure at the city’s […]
Dartmouth invests $32.5M in stormwater system
Water Canada The Province is investing nearly $14.1 million, with an additional $14.1 million from the municipality, and more than $4.3 million coming from the Halifax Water Regional Development Charge. […]
Isle Lake users urged to take precautions after blue-green algae detected
CTV News Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Isle Lake after Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, was identified. People living near or visiting the lake should avoid […]
City continues to monitor water supply and demand through heat wave
City of Calgary On Monday, July 8, there were 540 million litres of water used, an increase from 507 million litres used the day before. This is expected to increase […]
Cutting-edge technology detects nanoplastics in water–instantly
Water Canada A McGill-led research team has developed the first real-time, on-site technology capable of detecting and deciphering nanoplastics from all other particles in water, a capacity akin to being […]
As wildfires worsen, wild salmon take a hit
National Observer Salmon have long adapted to wildfires by spawning in parts of rivers untouched by the fires. But the extreme wildfires engulfing B.C. and western North America are leaving […]
