Yukon government ready to step in after mine disaster, firm’s silence ‘unhelpful’
The Canadian Press Yukon’s deputy mining minister says it’s “unfortunate and frankly unhelpful” that the owners of the Eagle Gold mine have been “silent in general” about action to remedy […]
Yukon water regulator said miner ‘flouted’ licence, saved millions, long before spill
The Canadian Press Two years before the disastrous ore slide and spill of cyanide solution last month at the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon, the former head of the Yukon […]
Toronto dumps 1,300 megalitres of partially treated sewage into Lake Ontario after storm
Water Canada An overwhelmed sewage system during Toronto’s downpour earlier this week resulted in more than 1,300 megalitres of partially treated wastewater spilling into Lake Ontario. That’s enough sewage to […]
Ontario floods: How nature-based solutions can promote effective flood management
The Conversation – Canada This week, large areas of Ontario experienced severe flooding that caused widespread power outages, water damages and disruption. Severe rainfall events are not new, but they […]
Construction begins on Calgary’s new flood wall
CTV News The city is breaking ground on a new flood barrier along Memorial Drive designed to help protect to Calgary communities that were severely impacted by flooding more than […]
Markham District Energy expanding world’s largest wastewater-to-energy project
Water Canada To expand the world’s largest wastewater energy transfer facility so more residents and businesses can benefit from affordable, low-carbon energy, the federal government today announced an additional investment […]
Sask. government researching water quality with ag tech
The Western Producer A new research project from Saskatchewan government is focusing on technology with ag tech company FarmSimple. Click here to read the story.
Nahanni Butte residents take water advisory in stride
Cabin Radio Leaders in Nahanni Butte say a manganese issue in the Dehcho community’s drinking water is a recent development and swift action is being taken. Click here to […]
Teck Coal is headed to court on water pollution charges — again
The Narwhal Teck Resources was warned over a year ago about a federal investigation into pollution from one of the Elk Valley coal mines it just sold to Glencore. […]
Water Security Agency Advancing Major Maintenance Projects in Eastern Saskatchewan
Water Canada The Water Security Agency (WSA) is investing more than $18 million in six major water infrastructure projects in eastern Saskatchewan that will offer greater protection to communities and […]
