Compare and contrast: The Fate of Thousands of US Dams Hangs in the Balance, Leaving Rural Communities With Hard Choices
Inside Climate News Dams across the country are aging, and also facing pressures from urban sprawl and intensifying floods wrought by climate change. Click here to read the story.
Ontario announces $70M for Collingwood water treatment plant expansion
Water Canada The Ontario government has committed nearly $70 million towards the expansion of Collingwood’s water treatment plant, a critical project that will support housing and growth in both Collingwood […]
Durham Region secures $34.9M provincial grant for water infrastructure upgrade
Water Canada The Region of Durham has received a $34.9 million grant from Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water System Fund to support a major rehabilitation project at the Oshawa Water Supply […]
Alberta First Nation angered over lack of consultation in dam decision
CBC A southern Alberta First Nation says it will fight a government decision on a dam because the province broke promises to take its concerns into account. Click here […]
Lowering costs for municipalities
Government of Alberta Municipalities play an important role in shaping Alberta’s vibrant communities and contributing to a stronger province. The province will now lend money to local authorities, which include […]
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 […]