Canada wants cities to start filtering toxic forever chemicals from public drinking water, but that’s no easy feat.
CBC As concerns grow over the health impacts of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” Canadian regulators are tightening drinking water guidelines prompting municipalities to assess how to monitor and remove the […]
Boaters, paddlers push back on Alberta’s watercraft pass idea
CBC The provincial government made a big splash with water recreation groups on Friday, when it launched a public survey looking for feedback on a potential new watercraft pass. But […]
Southwest History: Southwest village, centre of Canada’s worst prairie flood
Swift Current A torrential rain over a quarter of a century ago in southwest Saskatchewan has been dubbed the most intense rain storm to ever occur on the prairies. Despite […]
Kawartha Lakes urges water conservation amid recent summer heat
The Hamilton Spectator As temperatures soar this summer, the City of Kawartha Lakes is calling on residents and visitors to cut back on non-essential water use to help protect the […]
Aquatic invasive species annual watercraft pass engagement
Government of Alberta The Albertan Government is looking for input on a potential annual watercraft pass that could support prevention efforts against aquatic invasive species, such as mussels, from entering […]
Major federal investments into water literacy campaign for Canada
Water Canada Environment and Climate Change Canada announced a $635,296 investment into an eco-literacy initiative to be led by AquaAction from the Climate Action and Awareness Fund. Click here […]
Rehabilitation and wastewater to fuel growth in pipe infrastructure, exceeding US$117 bn by 2035
Smart Water Magazine Capital expenditures on pipe infrastructure for municipal water and wastewater utilities in the U.S. and Canada are projected to reach a total of US$117.0 billion between 2025 […]
Restrictions in effect in Dawson Creek, B.C., as persistent drought dries up water supply
CBC As drought persists in some parts of northeastern B.C., Dawson Creek says it is imposing restrictions to conserve drinking water starting Friday, with officials warning the city may soon […]
PFAS in the Great Lakes threatens drinking water supply to about one-fifth of Canadians
Groundwater The PFAS (forever chemicals) problem associated with water is threatening the earth’s largest freshwater system. It’s been reported that PFAS levels in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River […]
20 blue-green algae advisories issued for Alberta lakes this summer
CBC Albertans are being reminded to watch out for blue-green algae as they visit lakes this summer, even though the province has yet to experience a prolonged heatwave which people […]