Watershed group hopes ‘fast-tracking’ won’t let Sisson mine off the hook for environmental protections
CBC An environmental protection group in New Brunswick is hoping piqued interest in critical mineral projects will lead to higher, not lower, standards for developments such as the proposed Sisson […]
Pilot project uses nanobubble technology to battle algae blooms in Manitoba lake
CBC After years of trying everything from aerators to chemical treatments, a southwestern Manitoba lake plagued by stubborn algae is testing a new solution bubbles too small to see. Betty […]
Dry weather forces Prairie producers to begin drought watch
The Western Producer Wild fires across northern regions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan have forced thousands of people to evacuate. While it’s a bit early to cry wolf, the lack of […]
Petition calling to allow motorized boats on Clear Lake garners thousands of signatures
CTV News A petition calling on Riding Mountain National Park to allow motorized watercraft on Clear Lake this summer has garnered more than 2,000 signatures. The petition, which is available […]
Overland flood watch issued for southwestern Manitoba starting Wednesday
CBC Residents in southwestern Manitoba are being warned to brace for overland flooding, as heavy rainfall is expected to hit the area between Wednesday and Friday. The province issued an […]
Manitoba government providing financial support to test well water
Water Canada All Manitobans with a private well or cistern supplying their drinking water should test their water at least once per year. The ideal time for homeowners to test […]
Manitoba investing $24M for municipal water and wastewater upgrades and expansions
Water Canada The Manitoba government is committing $24 million in funding for the Manitoba Water Services Board (MWSB) capital budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year to assist municipalities in addressing […]
‘Critical situation’: Water and wastewater operators needed in Manitoba
CTV News Municipal officials say public health and economic development could be in jeopardy if staffing issues at water and wastewater plants aren’t addressed. Denys Volkov from the Association of […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada celebrates Manitoba’s wetlands on DUC Day
Ducks Unlimited CAN Even though wetlands keep water on the landscape in times of drought, help mitigate flooding and remove contaminants from water to keep lakes and rivers clean, these […]
Province receives more than $150M for water-related upgrades
CBC This money will be used to build or upgrade storm water, wastewater, drinking water and solid-waste related infrastructure, which could in turn allow for more housing. Click here […]