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 […]
Compare and contrast: Making clean water more accessible: New membrane filter enhances desalination speed and cost-effectiveness
Phys.org When you drink a nice refreshing glass of water, do you ever think, “Gee, I’m glad that polymeric desalination membrane did its job!” Probably not, but maybe you should. […]
Compare and contrast: Public asked for views on how to fix the water industry
BBC News The public, environment groups and investors are being asked for their views about how the water sector can be changed by a body set up by the UK […]
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 […]
Compare and contrast: The Panama Canal needs more water. The solution is a dam that could displace thousands
NPR “I remember in 2016, which was the previous big El Ni o event, we almost ran out of water. We came really, really close. The entire city of Panama […]
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 […]
Compare and contrast: Utah set to become first state to ban fluoride in public water
NBC News Major public health groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental Association and the CDC which says drinking fluoridated water keeps teeth strong and reduces cavities […]
Compare and contrast: River Thames study: Climate change limits cleanup efforts by accelerating algal growth
Phys.org A study led by a University of Waterloo researcher has learned that climate change is increasing the potential for algal blooms in the United Kingdom’s River Thames despite a […]
Weso’tmk Samqwan signs agreement with Government of Canada to establish Mi’kmaw-led water services
Water Canada Weso’tmk Samqwan Incorporated, an Indigenous organization focused on providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services, has signed a framework agreement with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). The […]