How building near Edmonton’s river could mean more housing and higher flood risk
CBC A proposal to build several residential buildings up to 17 storeys, in the heart of Edmonton’s river valley, stands out in more ways than one. Beyond the height changing […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada Conserves Essential Wetland Within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Ducks Unlimited CAN Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce the acquisition of a 34.4-hectare (85.15-acre) property within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The newly conserved Honey Harbour […]
Ontario taking action to make conservation authorities more effective
Water Canada Ontario is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve. […]
Housing-related water infrastructure crisis: Establishment of a tactical group
Water Canada Numerous events demonstrate the dilapidated state of our drinking water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. This is why a dozen partners from different sectors of civil society are joining […]
Morden Wastewater facility project update
Water Canada After several years of challenges and perseverance, the City of Morden is pleased to share that they have identified a clear path forward for the new wastewater treatment […]
Protect Wetlands and Biodiversity: Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites
Water Canada Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see […]
Western Canadian glaciers melting twice as fast as they did a decade ago, research shows
CBC Researchers say some glaciers in Western Canada and the United States lost 12 per cent of their mass from 2021 to 2024, doubling melt rates compared to the previous […]
First Nation battles to stop history repeating at Mount Polley mine
National Observer More than a decade after the catastrophic collapse of the Mount Polley tailings dam, a BC First Nation is back in court this week challenging the province’s decision […]
Review underway into Puvirnituq, Que., water crisis, as province negotiates new agreement
CBC A third-party review is now underway into the cause of a severe water shortage in Puvirnituq, Que., earlier this year. For months, the village of 2,100 people grappled with […]
Rain salvages growing season in West-Central Saskatchewan
The Western Producer Dean Roberts, who farms north of Kindersley, Sask., is now cautiously optimistic about his 2025 crop. Prior to June 20, some crops on his farm were running […]