In Canada’s largest city, a river returns to its roots
CBC After more than a century of industrial confinement, Toronto’s Don River is flowing freely once again with the opening of Biidaasige Park part of a $1.4-billion restoration project aimed […]
Stantec to provide services for Peel Region’s water and wastewater infrastructure program
Water Canada Stantec has been selected by Peel Region to manage a water and wastewater infrastructure program that will support expanded water and wastewater infrastructure within the Town of Caledon, […]
First Nations call for Ontario environment minister to resign for trying to stop clean water bill
The National Post Several dozen First Nations in Ontario called for the resignation of the province’s environment minister Wednesday after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill […]
Carleton researchers testing Rideau River water to fill in ‘knowledge gap’
Ottawa CitizenWhen Banu Örmeci was approached by community members about conducting more water quality testing in the Rideau River, she was more than happy to oblige. The Carleton University researcher […]
Ducks Unlimited Canada Conserves Essential Wetland Within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Ducks Unlimited CAN Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is proud to announce the acquisition of a 34.4-hectare (85.15-acre) property within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The newly conserved Honey Harbour […]
Ontario taking action to make conservation authorities more effective
Water Canada Ontario is taking action to enhance the effectiveness of the province’s conservation authorities, which will create consistency, reduce costs and drive faster outcomes for the communities they serve. […]
Protect Wetlands and Biodiversity: Help prevent the spread of invasive Phragmites
Water Canada Have you noticed a tall, dense grass growing along the highways and shorelines in Ontario? What you may be seeing is invasive Phragmites – and once you see […]
Investing in flood reduction capacity in Peterborough
Water Canada The new downtown flood reduction project in Peterborough, supported by an $11-million investment from the federal government, will replace an existing storm sewer and help improve water flow […]
City Council Awards $26.7 Million Contract for New Tisdale Water Tower
The City of Timmins The City of Timmins is moving forward with plans to relocate part of its water infrastructure and build capacity in the municipal water system. Council has […]
Rain deluge welcomed; possibly elusive for wells
TBNewsWatch Rural residents who rely on dug wells for their drinking water may still have to replenish them this summer, despite this week’s long-awaited dump of rain that drenched Thunder […]