Clean water for First Nations needed before next elections, House committee hears
National Observer MP Charlie Angus, who represents the Neskantaga First Nation, 436 kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, told a federal committee the community’s pipes are rotting. Click here to […]
Nipissing First Nation constructs wetland to enhance environmental resilience
Water Canada A new wetland project in Nipissing First Nation will help convert nutrient-rich wastewater into safe, non-potable water to support vital plant species, thanks to a $90,000 investment from […]
Toronto and Federal Government Invest in Flood Protection for Rockcliffe-Smythe Area
Water Canada In response to increasing flood risks exacerbated by climate change, the federal government and the City of Toronto have announced a joint investment of more than $323 million […]
Ontario government invests $5.77M in water infrastructure for Gananoque housing
Water Canada The Ontario government is investing $5,771,984 to enhance water infrastructure in the Town of Gananoque, facilitating the construction of over 400 new homes. This funding is part of […]
Great Lakes beach safety tests are often outdated and unreliable
The Narwhal Even a green or blue flag flying on a Great Lakes beach does not necessarily mean it’s safe to swim. Checking government beach monitoring websites is not a […]
London begins major stormwater projects to combat flooding
Water Canada Several stormwater management infrastructure projects are planned to begin construction soon this summer helping improve London’s resiliency to severe weather, flooding, and the impacts of climate change. […]
Ontario Invests $970M in water infrastructure to support housing construction
Water Canada The Ontario government has announced a significant investment of $970 million to support the construction of more than 500,000 new homes across the province. This funding, part of […]
Groundwater’s invisible role in sustaining lakes
The Conversation – Canada Nearly 90 per cent of North America’s lakes are located in Canada. That’s why they make up such an enormous part of our landscape. Among their […]
Will we ever be able to drink water from the moon? This Waterloo company thinks so
CBC A Waterloo, Ont., water purifying company is inventing a way to extract and purify water on the moon. The Canadian Space Agency has chosen WaterPuris as one of the […]
‘Incredibly disappointing’: Ontario halts wastewater testing for COVID, other viruses
The Canadian Press Ontario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program as of Wednesday in a move some public health experts say is shortsighted. Click here to read […]
