This Quebec water tower got a spooky makeover just in time for Halloween
CBC As the sun sets, starting at 6 p.m. and until 10 p.m. every night this week including Halloween, the top of the tower lights up bright orange as a […]
Compare and contrast: Federal Court Ruling on a Reservoir Expansion Could Have Big Implications for the Colorado River
Inside Climate News A federal district court judge ruled against a USACE approval of an expanded Colorado reservoir. But a footnote to that decision may be more significant with potentially […]
Compare and contrast: Student develops award-winning method to desalinate water
Tech Xplore Oddonetto’s UTEP research on brine desalination a novel method that can convert over 90% of salt water to fresh water recently earned her first place in the National […]
Compare and contrast: Egypt, UAE discuss cooperation in water resources development
Daily News Egypt During the meeting, Sweilem stressed the importance of concerted efforts in the Arab region, which is one of the most water-scarce regions in the world, to work […]
First of six units begin generating power at B.C.’s Site C dam
The Canadian Press BC Hydro says in a statement that the first of six generating units on the Site C dam has begun operations after completing testing and commissioning procedures. […]
Alberta chiefs seek clarity on Canada’s view of water rights following class action defence
CBC A committee of Alberta chiefs is questioning Canada’s commitment to upholding First Nations’ water rights following the government’s defence in a $1.1-billion national class-action lawsuit. Click here to […]
Rural water utilities in ‘poor condition’ and need $2.96 billion investment: report
CTV News There are thousands of kilometres of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure connecting homes and businesses in rural Alberta – and no matter the type of utility you look […]
Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation
Public Services International The Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) launched the 4th edition of its annual Week of Action Against Water Privatisation, coinciding with the World Bank’s Annual […]
Engineers invent high-yield atmospheric water capture device for arid regions
Tech Xplore The idea of turning the air around us into drinking water is a marvel on its own. And grabbing a sustainable amount of it from low-humidity environments has […]
Funding for design plan to expand Lethbridge’s water treatment plant announced
CTV News A design plan is now underway to increase the capacity of Lethbridge’s Water Treatment Plant. We know on peak days our demands exceed that 90 per cent of […]