Spring melt starts as flood alerts issued for Thames River
CBC “The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall,” Environment Canada said in a statement warning of floods. “We’ve been running our models, and the spring melt […]
Sarnia invests $29.5M to upgrade wastewater system and prevent flooding
Water Canada The City of Sarnia is undertaking a major infrastructure project to address the increased risk of basement flooding and sewer overflows due to more frequent and intense storms. […]
Grassy Narrows First Nation sees start of mercury treatment facility decades after the river was poisoned
CBC Williamson, like roughly 90 per cent of residents in Grassy Narrows First Nation, has been impacted by mercury poisoning that dates back to the 1960s and ’70s, when the […]
Heavy rain bringing early spring preview, flood concerns to the region
CityNews Kitchener The current forecast is calling for anywhere from 15 to 25 millimetres of rain throughout the day, with a flood watch now in effect through the Grand River […]
Addressing water challenges in the Great Lakes: Insights from the 2025 Regional Gap Analysis
Water Canada A Regional Gap Analysis by Great Lakes WISE was published in February 2025 and set out to identify challenges and opportunities surrounding water resource management in the Great […]
The impact of road salt on drinking water in Ontario
Water Canada Every winter, Ontario applies millions of tonnes of road salt to keep highways, streets, and sidewalks safe from ice and snow. While this practice helps prevent accidents, it […]
Community submissions sought for World Water Day celebration
Water Canada Brock’s Rankin Family Pavilion will be awash with artwork and exhibits to mark the University’s second annual World Water Day Celebration on Friday, March 21.”Water is such an […]
Toronto readies for flood risk as piles of snow start to melt this week
Global News Toronto officials say the city is ready to respond to any potential flooding as piles of snow accumulated during recent storms start to melt. The city said crews […]
Many Toronto-area streams are getting saltier and road salt is mostly to blame, conservation experts suggest
CBC Waterways reaching salt levels acutely toxic to organisms, Toronto conservation authority data shows. Click here to read the story.
Microplastics are settling into Ontario cottage country lakes
The Narwhal New study looks at the movement of microplastics in freshwater systems, and finds many of them are sticking around. Click here to read the story.