Bottled water giant BlueTriton formerly Nestle closing Ontario operations
The Narwhal BlueTriton, and Nestl previously, faced significant and persistent opposition from residents in Guelph and surrounding areas, who are celebrating the company’s exit from Ontario. The company operates in […]
Massive infrastructure deficits trigger huge water and wastewater budget increase
The Niagara Independent Niagara Region will be hitting taxpayers with significant water bill increase after the budget committee voted to approve a 12.27 per cent 2025 budget increase for water […]
Ontario holds the key to protecting James Bay’s Indigenous waters
National Observer Historically, we haven’t received the same courtesy. When our ancestors signed Treaty 9, we believed this agreement would ensure the land and resources would be shared for the […]
Two high school students want to keep trash out of the Great Lakes. They think rivers are the key
The Narwhal A few years ago, a news story caught Ritvik Manicka’s attention. Then a Grade 8 student in Regina, Sask., he read about a University of Toronto ecologist who, […]
Climate change is causing algal blooms in Lake Superior for the first time in history
The Conversation – Canada Lake Superior is known for its pristine waters, but a combination of nutrient additions from increasing human activity (including farming and development), warming temperatures and stormy […]
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 […]
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 […]
The lonely Lake Superior caribou and a lesson in limits
The Narwhal Ontario’s southernmost herd illustrates how hard it is to bring a species back from the brink – and why we need to recognize tipping points before we reach […]
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 […]
