Keepers of the Water take message to COP16 that Canada’s largest river basin needs to be protected
CBC A group advocating for the protection of Canada’s largest river basin, the Mackenzie, attended the latest United Nations biodiversity conference to raise awareness about the need to protect its […]
First of six units begin generating power at B.C.’s Site C dam
The Canadian Press BC Hydro says in a statement that the first of six generating units on the Site C dam has begun operations after completing testing and commissioning procedures. […]
More contamination found around the site of the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon
The Canadian Press The Yukon government says testing around the gold mine where a containment facility gave way, spilling millions of tonnes of cyanide-laced rock, has found increased levels of […]
Alberta chiefs seek clarity on Canada’s view of water rights following class action defence
CBC A committee of Alberta chiefs is questioning Canada’s commitment to upholding First Nations’ water rights following the government’s defence in a $1.1-billion national class-action lawsuit. Click here to […]
Climate, dead zones and fish: Solving a ‘wicked problem’ in Lake Erie and beyond
Science Daily A research collaboration has developed a simple model to help inform the complex decision-making that goes into managing water quality and fishery output in Lake Erie and similar […]
More contamination found around the site of the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon
The Canadian Press The Yukon government says testing around the gold mine where a containment facility gave way, spilling millions of tonnes of cyanide-laced rock, has found increased levels of […]
B.C. atmospheric river a successful first test of community-led rain management project
CBC The torrential rains that drenched the Lower Mainland last weekend were the first test for a new, community-led rainwater solution in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Click here to […]
B.C. atmospheric river a successful first test of community-led rain management project
CBC The torrential rains that drenched the Lower Mainland last weekend were the first test for a new, community-led rainwater solution in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Click here to […]
Funding for design plan to expand Lethbridge’s water treatment plant announced
CTV News A design plan is now underway to increase the capacity of Lethbridge’s Water Treatment Plant. We know on peak days our demands exceed that 90 per cent of […]
Construction to start on major Foothills-Okotoks water project
CBC The Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project will see water pumped from the confluence of the Bow and Highwood rivers to treatment facilities in both the town and Foothills County. […]
