Parasite behind fish-killing whirling disease found in B.C. lake
CBC The BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship says three trout samples from the southern arm of Kootenay Lake have tested positive for Myxobolus cerebralis, the parasite that […]
Water storage review underway
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government has now begun a provincewide study looking at more than 100 locations across the province. Click here to read the story. Click the […]
Chief ‘disappointed’ to see clean water used as a political tactic by Conservatives
The Canadian Press A prominent Saskatchewan First Nation Chief has accused Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer of using legislation to recognize the right to safe drinking water as a political […]
Water contamination in Torbay? Residents file class-action lawsuit
The Telegram A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against the Government of Canada on behalf of a group of impacted residents near the Pine Ridge Creek subdivision. The lawsuit alleges that […]
To truly understand the health of a lake, you must look well beyond its shoreline
The Conversation – Canada On the surface, most of Canada’s lakes and rivers look pristine. But below the surface, many are facing essential challenges to their health. Why? To better […]
Hamilton staff to try ‘experimental treatments’ to reduce harbour’s stinky, toxic algae blooms
CBC City staff are working on long-term plans to prevent toxic and smelly algae blooms at the Hamilton harbour – and short-term plans to mitigate blooms when they happen – […]
Flood prevention benefits provided by Canadian natural ecosystems
ScienceDirect Highlights: Key ecosystems safeguard 54% of built-up areas and 74% of cropland in floodplains. Identified areas directly benefit 3.7 million and indirectly benefit 20.1 million Canadians. Found 10% of […]
Ontario investing $1 billion to help municipalities build more homes
Water Canada The Ontario government is investing up to $1 billion in loans to provide municipalities with more financing options for water infrastructure projects that enable the construction of more […]
Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
The Conversation – Canada New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that a changing climate could be contributing to declining water quality trends and things may get worse in […]
Here’s where Canadian experts stand on fluoridating drinking water
The Canadian Press or decades, water fluoridation has played a key role in improving the oral health of North Americans, experts say, but the practice is coming under scrutiny in […]