Montreal’s $5-billion reckoning with wastewater
Montreal Gazette The ease of use also hides an unfortunate reality: repairing and replacing some of the oldest water infrastructure in North America is extremely costly, and about to become […]
Quebec government grants more than $6.8M to Saguenay for its water infrastructure
Water Canada The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister responsible for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, Ms. Andrée Laforest, announced that $6,806,596 has been granted to the City of Saguenay for the […]
City says water is safe in Montreal suburb after residents complain about yellow colour
CTV News According to the city’s website, the municipal water supply is groundwater that, while hard, the city says is safe to drink. Click here to read the story. […]
Quebec Communities Face Severe Flooding Crisis
The Pinnacle Gazette Severe flooding has struck various parts of Quebec, compelling authorities to declare states of emergency and initiate evacuations as multiple rivers swell past safe limits. The emergency, […]
Boil water advisory in effect for area in Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough
CTV News The city reminds that water should be boiled even if a home filtering device is installed. In addition, schools, businesses and institutions in the ares should shut off […]
Quebec must not give in to political pressure on flooding maps
Canadian Climate Institute Everyone in Quebec profits from the government moving forward with new policies on residences in flood risk zones in 2025. Accurate, accessible maps and robust policies will […]
Quebec residents frustrated by delays in flood relief payments
Insurance Business Quebec residents impacted by severe flooding in August, caused by the remnants of Hurricane Debby, are expressing frustration as the provincial government has processed fewer than 10% of […]
This Quebec water tower got a spooky makeover just in time for Halloween
CBC As the sun sets, starting at 6 p.m. and until 10 p.m. every night this week including Halloween, the top of the tower lights up bright orange as a […]
New global database of dams and reservoirs could transform water management
Water Canada A groundbreaking database developed by the Global Dam Watch (GDW) consortium is set to transform the global understanding of dams and reservoirs. Co-ordinated and led by members of […]
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Quebec’s Water Supply; Class Action Launched
Water Canada PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in various industrial and consumer products, including non-stick cookware and water-repellent fabrics. Known for their persistence in the environment and resistance to breaking […]