Massive infrastructure deficits trigger huge water and wastewater budget increase
The Niagara Independent Niagara Region will be hitting taxpayers with significant water bill increase after the budget committee voted to approve a 12.27 per cent 2025 budget increase for water […]
Compare and contrast: ‘ PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 27% of Americans – study
The Guardian PFAS may be contaminating drinking water for up to 70% of about 140 million people in the US who draw water from the nation’s aquifers via private or […]
$450 million water supply tunnel running on budget and on time, officials say
CTV News The project is Metro Vancouver’s third soft ground tunnel. The Port Mann water supply tunnel was completed in 2017, while the Second Narrows supply tunnel is nearing completion. […]
Jasper recovery centre updates; council seeks funding for $4.7M wastewater upgrades
CTV News Upgrades to the town’s wastewater systems are estimated to cost a total of $4.7 million. The money would cover an emergency wastewater storage facility upgrade and a new […]
Federal government partners with City of Delta to protect community from flood risks
Water Canada The federal government is investing $7.6 million to protect people, essential transportation corridors, farmlands, and businesses in the City of Delta, B.C. from increasingly intense rainstorms due to […]
Dalhousie researchers design low-cost device that can help fight water scarcity
CBC A dome-shaped device floating in Halifax’s Northwest Arm could easily be confused with a buoy, but it is actually a contraption meant to turn ocean water into fresh water. […]
Flood protection milestone puts new waterfront city in within reach
Water Canada The three orders of government, through Waterfront Toronto, reached a major milestone in a promise made to protect Toronto residents and businesses from the damages from severe flooding […]
Compare and contrast: Map Shows Where Most People Drink Fluoridated Water
Newsweek Fluoride is added to drinking water across the U.S., but residents of some states are considerably more likely to be drinking fluoridated water than others, according to data from […]
New dam protecting Canmore from floods
Water Canada Alberta’s government celebrates the completion of a new dam that will help protect Canmore against the flood hazards faced by the mountain community. Steep mountain creeks create a […]
Calgary wants to borrow $1B for water projects to meet demands of growing population
CBC City of Calgary administration outlined a number of major water projects on Tuesday as part of its proposed budget adjustments for 2025. Click here to read the story. […]
