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 […]
Kashwakamak Dam rebuild to bolster flood and drought protection
Water Canada The Kashwakamak dam is set for a major rebuild to mitigate the risks of failure and flooding, thanks to a nearly $6 million joint investment from the Mississippi […]
Federal boost to tackle Great Lakes pollution and secure clean water for communities
Water Canada The federal government has announced a historic $76 million investment to support 50 community-led projects aimed at restoring and protecting freshwater ecosystems in the Great Lakes watershed. The […]
Town of Lincoln secures $13.6M for Prudhommes watermain upgrades
Water Canada The Town of Lincoln has received $13.64 million in provincial funding to advance the Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades Project. The funds, provided through Ontario’s Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund […]
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 […]