Newfoundland and Labrador becomes Canada’s first Well-Being Province with focus on safe and clean water
Water Canada As part of the declaration, the provincial government is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of residents by addressing the social determinants of health – factors […]
2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes Competition announced
Water Canada The Safe Drinking Water Foundation (SDWF) has launched the 2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes competition, thanks to funding from The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and RBC. […]
Concern over dead fish, water levels in reservoir southwest of Edmonton
Global News Hundreds of dead fish have washed ashore, after an Alberta creek’s water levels dropped significantly. A family who’s lived in the area for generations believe the Alberta Energy […]
Ontario invests $25M in water infrastructure to enable over 2,200 homes in Cobourg
Water Canada The Ontario government is investing up to $25 million in water infrastructure to support the construction of 2,266 new homes in the Town of Cobourg. The funding is […]
Small town on hook for $5M after B.C. Hydro impacts water quality
CBC Residents of a town affected by the construction of the Site C dam are set to vote on whether their district should borrow nearly $5 million to pay for […]
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Quebec’s Water Supply; Class Action Launched
Water Canada PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products, including non-stick cookware and water-repellent fabrics. Known for their persistence in the environment and resistance to breaking […]
Kashwakamak Dam rebuild to bolster flood and drought protection
Water Canada The Kashwakamak dam is set for a major rebuild to mitigate the risks of failure and flooding, thanks to a nearly $6 million joint investment from the Mississippi […]
Federal boost to tackle Great Lakes pollution and secure clean water for communities
Water Canada The federal government has announced a historic $76 million investment to support 50 community-led projects aimed at restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems in the Great Lakes watershed. The […]
Calgary ends water restrictions, ‘effective immediately’
CTV News The City of Calgary ended water restrictions for the city at a Sunday morning update. “Today is the day we have been waiting for,” said Francois Bouchart, Calgary’s […]
Researchers using AI models say the North is susceptible to severe droughts in decades ahead
CBC Canada’s North could see some of the most severe drought conditions in the country over the coming decades, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence and historical […]
