Boil water advisory issued affecting more than 200,000 Halifax residents
The Canadian Press A boil water advisory affecting more than 200,000 people has been issued for parts of the Halifax region for the second time in less than seven months […]
Compare and contrast: More than 140 surgeries rescheduled due to boil-water advisory in Halifax Regional Municipality
CBC About 145 surgical procedures planned for Tuesday and Wednesday have had to be rescheduled because of a boil-water advisory that’s affecting more than 200,000 customers in Halifax Regional Municipality. […]
Nova Scotia facility achieves sustainable wastewater management with innovative solution
Water Canada Located in the heart of Nova Scotia, Canada, AtlantiCann Medical Inc. (AMI) features a 75,000-square-foot facility purpose-built to meet the most rigorous quality and control standards. Three years […]
Fluoridation of drinking water back on at Pockwock Lake
CBC Halifax Water says the fluoridation of drinking water at its Pockwock Lake facility has resumed after an interruption of more than a year. The water utility announced the repair […]
Halifax Water asks some customers to conserve due to low levels in Lake Major
Global News Halifax Water is asking customers served by the Lake Major plant to voluntarily conserve water “until further notice” because of lower-than-normal levels. The utility says a prolonged period […]
Dalhousie researchers design low-cost device that can help fight water scarcity
CBC A dome-shaped device floating in Halifax’s Northwest Arm could easily be confused with a buoy, but it is actually a contraption meant to turn ocean water into fresh water. […]
Bridgewater secures $69.4M for climate-resilient infrastructure
Water Canada The town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia is set to receive a significant boost in its fight against the impacts of climate change, thanks to a $69.4 million investment […]
Pictou invests in coastal protection and stormwater infrastructure upgrades
Water Canada The Town of Pictou is set to bolster its coastal protection and stormwater infrastructure, thanks to a significant investment from the Province of Nova Scotia. These projects are […]
Carbon capture? A river runs through it
National Observer Halfyard, who has spent most of his career helping to find science-based solutions to the challenges facing recreational fisheries that produce salmon, striped bass, and trout with respect […]
Nova Scotia’s rivers still suffer from acid rain. Restoring them could also help the climate
CBC On the shore of a narrow river in Pictou County, research scientist and CarbonRun chief technical officer Eddie Halfyard inspects the interior of a silo that towers over the […]