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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Compare and contrast: Midwest States Struggle to Fund Dam Safety Projects, Even as Federal Aid Hits Historic Highs
Inside Climate News Many dams in the Midwest do not meet grant eligibility requirements, leaving safety officials and residents worried about how they’ll prevent future collapses as flood risks increase. […]
Town of Lincoln secures $13.6M for Prudhommes watermain upgrades
Water Canada The Town of Lincoln has received $13.64 million in provincial funding to advance the Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades Project. The funds, provided through Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund […]
Compare and contrast: ‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating
The Guardian The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy. Click here to read the story.
Compare and contrast: Q&A: Near Lake Superior, a Tribe Fights to Remove a Pipeline From the Wetlands It Depends On
Inside Climate News Dubbed the “Everglades of the North,” the region boasts thousands of acres of marshes and wild rice beds, thriving populations of sturgeon and rare mammals such as […]
