Dams across Ontario get $75M revamp, extending lifespans for up to 100 years including in Baysville and Huntsville
Muskoka Region The provincial government is investing more than $75 million to rehabilitate 10 dams across Ontario a project aimed at extending the lifespan of each structure by up to […]
BlueTriton’s exit from Ontario shows the effectiveness of bottled water opposition movements
The Conversation – Canada The exit from Ontario by BlueTriton a private equity consortium that purchased Nestl ‘s North American bottled water business in 2021 is a clear victory for […]
Compare and contrast: The past, present and future of a changing Lake Ontario
The Narwhal In July 2020, Lake Ontario’s average surface water temperature was the warmest ever recorded. Since 1995, Lake Ontario has warmed on average over two degrees Celsius, which is […]
Hamilton staff to try ‘experimental treatments’ to reduce harbour’s stinky, toxic algae blooms
CBC City staff are working on long-term plans to prevent toxic and smelly algae blooms at the Hamilton harbour – and short-term plans to mitigate blooms when they happen – […]
Ontario investing $1 billion to help municipalities build more homes
Water Canada The Ontario government is investing up to $1 billion in loans to provide municipalities with more financing options for water infrastructure projects that enable the construction of more […]
Warmer winters are fuelling a growth in algal blooms across the Great Lakes
The Conversation – Canada New research from the University of Waterloo suggests that a changing climate could be contributing to declining water quality trends and things may get worse in […]
Record Great Lakes temperatures: What they mean for Ontario’s snow season
The Weather Network At the end of November, the Great Lakes are sitting in record-breaking territory. Find out what this means for lake-effect snow for the remainder of fall and […]
Record Great Lakes temperatures: What they mean for Ontario’s snow season
The Weather Network At the end of November, the Great Lakes are sitting in record-breaking territory. Find out what this means for lake-effect snow for the remainder of fall and […]
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 […]
