National project launched to ready water utilities for future climate shocks
Water Canada In the face of unprecedented changes, Canadian water utilities are challenged to plan effectively for an inherently unpredictable future. Canadian Water Network (CWN) is leading a national adaptive […]
The impact of road salt on drinking water in Ontario
Water Canada Every winter, Ontario applies millions of tonnes of road salt to keep highways, streets, and sidewalks safe from ice and snow. While this practice helps prevent accidents, it […]
$9,000 fine for coal mine leak into Alberta river a ‘slap on the wrist,’ critics say
CBC A $9,000 fine levied against a coal company for releasing mine-contaminated wastewater into a northwestern Alberta river is a weak reprimand for the toxic leak, critics say. Wastewater from […]
Community submissions sought for World Water Day celebration
Water Canada Brock’s Rankin Family Pavilion will be awash with artwork and exhibits to mark the University’s second annual World Water Day Celebration on Friday, March 21.”Water is such an […]
Toronto readies for flood risk as piles of snow start to melt this week
Global News Toronto officials say the city is ready to respond to any potential flooding as piles of snow accumulated during recent storms start to melt. The city said crews […]
Cost of Yellowknife’s replacement water pipeline balloons again
CBC The estimated cost of replacing a key piece of infrastructure the city of Yellowknife relies on for drinking water has nearly doubled in the span of a year. […]
Feds announce funding to protect Lake of the Woods water quality
CTV News On Monday, PrairiesCan Minister Terry Duguid announced more than $1.2 million will be split between four projects through the Lake of the Woods Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative. The money […]
Winnipeg city staff working to lessen impact of ‘severe’ water, sewer rate hike: committee chair
CBC It comes while the city faces high costs for major capital projects, including a $3 billion North End sewage treatment plant, much of which remains unfunded. “We’re looking at […]
T^ilhqot’in National Government calls for change to land, water management in wake of 2024 B.C. landslide
CBC The TNG is made up of six Ts^ilhqot’in communities working together to advocate for the Ts^ilhqot’in people. Among them is Tl’esqox Chief Francis Laceese, who pointed out that managing […]
Training students to lead the future of water security
Sask Today Working closely with partners in Germany, the program will further graduate student’s understanding of how water challenges impact humans and train them to tackle the current global water […]