Federal government transfers more than $16M through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Newfoundland and Labrador
Water Canada This is the first transfer through the recently renewed CCBF agreement with the province. This agreement runs from 2024-2034, and under it Newfoundland and Labrador will receive more […]
Sask. irrigation analysis finds economic benefit
The Western Producer Rehabilitating the Westside Irrigation Project at Lake Diefenbaker will boost gross domestic product by at least $5.9 billion over 50 years, according to the Saskatchewan government. It […]
Compare and contrast: Hurricane Helene leaves thousands without clean water in its wake
The Guardian Boiling water advisories and water conservation orders are in place in counties in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. More than 160 boil water advisories were in effect in […]
Enwave expands Deep Lake Water Cooling System with Toronto Water, recognized by the UN
Water Canada Enwave Energy Corporation has commissioned the expansion of its Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) System, adding a fourth intake to the sustainable energy system. The expansion, in partnership […]
Compare and contrast: Floods are wreaking havoc around the world. Vienna might have found an answer
The Guardian The reason the city escaped the worst of the floods is because of human engineering and political foresight dating back to the 1960s, which emerged in response to […]
Tofino wastewater treatment plant now operational, protecting marine ecosystems
Water Canada The District of Tofino has officially opened its new wastewater treatment plant, marking a significant achievement for the community and its partners. The $79.25 million project, the largest […]
Compare and contrast: On Navajo Lands, Ancient Ways Are Restoring the Parched Earth
Yale Environment 360 Farming once thrived in the Black Mesa region, before overgrazing and climate change wreaked havoc with the land. Today, the Navajo are restoring their watersheds – and […]
Wildfire suppression in rural BC fuelled by proactive water mapping
Water Canada Easy access to local knowledge of water sources is a critical asset for firefighting crews, especially those arriving from outside the region or country. By compiling, digitizing and […]
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 […]
