Wildfire suppression in rural BC fuelled by proactive water mapping
Water Canada Easy access to local knowledge of water sources is a critical asset for firefighting crews, especially those arriving from outside the region or country. By compiling, digitizing and […]
Ontario announces $70M for Collingwood water treatment plant expansion
Water Canada The Ontario government has committed nearly $70 million towards the expansion of Collingwood’s water treatment plant, a critical project that will support housing and growth in both Collingwood […]
Durham Region secures $34.9M provincial grant for water infrastructure upgrade
Water Canada The Region of Durham has received a $34.9 million grant from Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water System Fund to support a major rehabilitation project at the Oshawa Water Supply […]
Alberta First Nation angered over lack of consultation in dam decision
CBC A southern Alberta First Nation says it will fight a government decision on a dam because the province broke promises to take its concerns into account. Click here […]
Lowering costs for municipalities
Government of Alberta Municipalities play an important role in shaping Alberta’s vibrant communities and contributing to a stronger province. The province will now lend money to local authorities, which include […]
In an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro projects?
CBC By the fall of 2025, when all six turbines are expected to be online, the $16 billion mega project that straddles the Peace River in northeast B.C. will churn […]
The Future of Home Heating? It’s in the Dishwater
The Tyee Every time someone takes a shower, washes the dishes, runs the laundry or flushes the toilet in Vancouver’s Olympic Village, something special happens. The heat from the raw […]
The lonely Lake Superior caribou and a lesson in limits
The Narwhal Ontario’s southernmost herd illustrates how hard it is to bring a species back from the brink – and why we need to recognize tipping points before we reach […]
Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins
The Canadian Press A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia’s north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior, bringing heavy rain. The River Forecast Centre […]
Ghost River location selected for new Bow River Reservoir
Government of Alberta After reviewing multiple options, the Alberta government has determined that the relocated Ghost Dam option is significantly better than the Glenbow East option due to its lower […]
