Municipal Water News
(courtesy Econogics and Water Savers)
Last updated 2010.11.03

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Canada's Water Supply “Two-tier”, Lillooet’s “Two-tier” and “Third World” 2010.07.14 Lillooet News
Jackson Browne: I Blame bottled water for the oil spill! 2010.07.12 Daily Mail
Zebra mussels poised to invade Manitoba 2010.07.11 CBC.ca
Fluoride from Municipal Water Supplies is Toxic to Fish 2010.07.07 DCBureau.org
The Fraser Institute: Sustainable Water Exports Possible With Reformed Canadian Water Policies 2010.06.16 MarketWire
Ontario fluoride may make minor difference 2010.04.15 Globe & Mail
Poll: Albertans least worried about water quality 2010.04.04 Toronto Sun
Our Water Disconnect 2010.03.30 Financial Post
Social, economic conditions on all reserves in Canada violate Constitution 2010.03.02 The First Perspective
British Columbia tap water takes Silver and Bronze medals 2010.03.01 WCPO.oom
Town to use loan for waste water work (Saugeen Shores) 2010.02.26 Owen Sound Sun Times
Canada is full of crap 2010.02.18 Toronto Sun
Cities want more cash to safeguard waterways 2010.02.10 Montreal Gazette
Green Municipal Fund commits over $4.3 million to Brant’s Mount Pleasant drinking water initiative
2010.02.03 Brant Expositor
N.B. this funding comes from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund,
not from the federal government's allege economic stimulus package.
Canada-E.U. Talks an Attack on Democracy: Environment, Labour and Social Justice Groups 2010.01.22 MarketWire
Ottawa firm's gear purifies water for Haitians 2010.01.20 Ottawa Citizen
Parts for damaged sewage treatment plant arrive early 2010.01.17 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
HSBC opens software facility in Burnaby 2010.01.13 Kelowna.com
Water, water everywhere 2010.01.12 NovaNewsNow
Australia Highlights Lack Of Water Governance In Canada 2010.01.11 The Gov Monitor
Tapping into healthy water 2010.01.09 Vernon Morning Star
Higher river sulfate levels proposed 2010.01.03 Winnipeg Sun
In defence of Saint John's water system 2009.12.31 Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Weather: The Mother Of Invention 2009.12.23 Canadian Underwriter
City considers water meters for all homes 2009.12.21 Revelstoke Times Review
Sarnia wants voice at water talks 2009.12.12 Sarnia Observer
New plant was the good news, new rates – not so much 2009.12.11 Havelock Community Press
Millions in U.S. Drink Dirty Water, Records Show 2009.12.07 New York Times
Probe into sewage plant failure still active 2009.12.05 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Water rate hike is 'stealing,' Saskatoon told 2009.12.01 CBC.ca
Looks like the only way for the consumer / citizen / taxpayer / ratepayer to win is
to drop their water consumption still further than their neighbours. Higher rates means
every litre not consumed is worth more. Eventually, use of rainwater for non-potable needs
and grey-water use may become cost effective (e.g., for flushing toilets). Municipal officials need to consider what
their desired end-game is, if raising water rates is going to be their tool of choice.
Celebrating the beginning of the end of bottled water in Canada 2009.12.01 rabble.ca
Despite increases, Londoners saving money on their water 2009.12.01 The Londoner
Water studies bring welcomed insight 2009.11.30 Lethbridge Herald
Sustainable Development Project In Granby Quebec Will Improve City’s Drinking Water 2009.11.30 the Gov Monitor
With the 2009 construction season at an end, yet another Building Canada Fund announcement even though the
federal government has declared the recession to be over. Per usual, no timelines were provided.
McKinsey releases 'Charting our Water Future' report 2009.11.27 McKinsey
Trade tsunami threatens sovereignty 2009.11.27 Toronto Star
Water allocation debate fires up emotions 2009.11.26 ffwdweekly.com
Canada's North feels left behind in stimulus program 2009.11.22 Canadian Press
Project Study Nears Completion 2009.11.22 Portage Online
Junk Science: Sierra Club of Canada Misleads the Public 2009.11.20 MarketWire
County condemns "intrusion" in municipal affairs 2009.11.19 Perth EMC
Cochrane sets example on water consumption 2009.11.17 Calgary Herald
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is no steward of the land 2009.11.17 Axis of Logic
Water plant marks 10 years 2009.11.16 Moncton Times & Transcript
Bacteria detector: Canadians develop test strips to reveal food toxins2009.11.11 Vancouver Sun
Government of Canada Announces Funding for Great Lakes Clean-Up Projects in Detroit River Area of Concern
2009.11.09 Bezinga
Sudbury Boil Water Advisory 2009.11.07 Sudbury Star (see 2nd item in linked item)
‘Buy American horror stories' building 2009.11.06 Financial Post
Clearly, the Canadian government's infrastructure stimulus package is not taking up the
slack created by the Buy American policy attached to the U.S. stimulus funding. Sadly,
the Canadian government appears content to export these jobs to the U.S. along with the
expertise that goes with them, meaning we will import these products from the U.S. in the
future. Ironic when we know there is an infrastructure deficit in our municipalities and
the Auditor General has just reported that water and waste water management infrastructure
in many native communities (a federal responsibility) are sub-standard.
Automated Handling of Activated Carbon Reduces Dust, Labor 2009.11.04 WaterWorld
Native reserves polluted due to gaps in rules: AG 2009.11.03 CBC.ca
Chicken Litter: The Aerial Hunt for Poultry Manure 2009.11.03 Wall Street Journal
ATCO Water partners to deliver water, wastewater services to two Alberta towns 2009.11.02 WaterWorld
Clear water will flow for Heights 2009.10.31 Bancroft This Week
Two things to note in this article. The project is expected to be completed "soon", which is
presumably sometime in 2010 at the earliest. The other is that this project is being funded
because enough other projects that originally received funding have since been disqualified -
not encouraging news in terms of getting stimulus money out into the economy during 2009.
IET-Aquaresearch Ltd 25 Years as Canadian Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment 2009.10.29 MarketWire
Residents raise voices to council 2009.10.29 Gander Beacon
Insurers say climate change causing spike in claims 2009.10.27 CTV.ca
Councillor worried about fluoride in water 2009.10.20 YourCarletonPlace.com
Environmental bottleneck 2009.10.18 Montreal Gazette
Enough suspicion to consider an inquiry 2009.10.16 Montreal Gazette
Cash flow for water program won't run dry: MPP 2009.10.16 Kingston Whig-Standard
Petrolia to overhaul sewers 2009.10.15 Sarnia Observer
Earth's Life Support Systems Failing 2009.10.14 Common Dreams
One colossal waste 2009.10.08 Maclean's.ca
Canada’s biggest problem? America 2009.10.07 Maclean's
Province urged to close landfill
2009.10.07 Kingston Whig-Standard
Getting grants means Minto has to borrow $3-million to pay its share 2009.10.01 The Wellington Advertiser
Previously planned work is being deferred, and the municipality is increasing its debt (and future taxes) to
cover its new financial burden as a result of getting grants under the Building Canada Fund.
http://dcnonl.com/article/id35515 2009.09.30 Daily Commercial News
Area infrastructure projects get government funding 2009.09.28 Pictou Advocate
This story puts the lie to
the press announcement by the federal government last week titled
"Economic Action Plan Gets Shovels in the Ground Across Nova Scotia". While that press release
implies the work is already under way, a local official in this article acknowledges that work
will not begin until 2010.
Ottawa pledges $42M to Alberta highways, parks 2009.09.25 Calgary Herald
Finally, some reality in the media about how long it takes to get from photo-op announcement to issuing a tender
and eventually breaking ground (and hiring real people) to get these projects done.
Richmond Hill's stormwater run-off project like few others in Canada
2009.09.24 yorkregion.com
Government of Canada Announces Funding for Interlake Stewardship Project to Clean Up Lake Winnipeg 2009.09.24 Earth Times
Continuing dry weather carries a price as Vancouver water supplies dwindle 2009.09.23 Vancouver Sun
Canada-Quebec Partnership for the Construction of Two Drinking Water Treatment Centres in Baie-Comeau 2009.09.21 MarketWire
Yet another Building Canada Fund announcement with no details on when work will begin or jobs will be created.
N.B. this announcement comes with conditions for the federal funding to actually be made available.
$170k for Remedial Action Plans Program 2009.09.21 Thunder Bay Net News Ledger
Tory waste-water policy will punish taxpayers: cities
2009.09.20 National Post
If playing the federal infrastructure lottery game isn't working for municipalities, perhaps some 'outfrastructure' might be in order.
One way to reduce waste-water costs is to reduce the volume being treated. Rain barrels can help with storm-related overflows
and the Water Saver can help reduce waste-water volumes if installed on a widespread basis.
Saltspring Island ferry allots only 15 minutes washroom time 2009.09.19 Victoria Times-Colonist
Health Ills Abound as Farm Runoff Fouls Wells 2009.09.17 New York Times
Victoria residents may pay more for using less water 2009.09.12 Vancouver Sun
An interesting article that shows the odd position of many Canadian municipal water services regarding water conservation.
One on hand, a water & wastewater service provider may offer incentives for certain water conservation measures
(but not others - like our Water Saver), and then threaten to raise rates for consumers because the water conservation
measures were effective.
Canada and New Brunswick invest in Quispamsis infrastructure 2009.09.10 The Gov Monitor
(This is just one of a raft of federal re-announcements of funding. However, none of these announcements includes details
of the date that the projects broke ground or jobs were created because the government processes for getting things going
are so cumbersome that most of these projects won't actually break ground until 2010. The reality is that unemployment is
continuing to rise in Canada and these initiatives are not addressing that reality in a timely manner.)
In Great Lakes, Invasive Species Create Labor Quandary 2009.09.04 In These Times
Food & Water Watch Lauds Canadian Medical Association’s Stance Against Triclosan 2009.09.01 Common Dreams
Town's quest for water reminder that 'Third World' conditions exist in Canada 2009.08.30
Many miss water treatment deadline 2009.08.26 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Bottled water – Do you know what you’re drinking? 2009.08.25 Thunder Bay NetNews Ledger
Americans starting to recognize water shortages 2009.08.25 Guelph Mercury
Bord Na Mona Signs Pan-canadian Distribution Agreement With Emco Corporation 2009.08.25 PRLog
City water-meter deal was changed at 11th hour 2009.08.20 Montreal Gazette
Feds still hearing sewage plant concerns 2009.08.20 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
News Article: Bottled water – Do you know what you’re drinking? 2009.08.18 Environmental Communication Options
No start on flood fix for 'couple of years', O'Brien says 2009.08.11 Ottawa Citizen
This for a problem identified in 2002, on which the city had a flood risk and mitigation study completed in 2003,
and which has suffered 3 "storms of the century" in just over a decade.
Insurance firms want bigger city sewers 2009.08.10 CBC.ca
we've literally saved hundreds of gallons of municipal water in the last three months 2009.08.06 Charlottetown Guardian
Water damage claims jump: insurance bureau 2009.08.07 CBC.ca
Rain barrels, anyone?
Prentice proposes stronger waste-water rules 2009.08.06 CBC.ca
GE ‘Buy American’ Water-Filter Shortage Strands Work 2009.08.06 Bloomberg
Island towns take hard line on watering 2009.08.01 Victoria Times-Colonist
What's a 100-year storm anyway? 2009.07.30 Ottawa Citizen
Water use restricted in Fraser Valley 2009.07.29 Globe & Mail
Water ban necessary to keep citizens safe 2009.07.28 Abbotsford-Mission Times
Winnipeg Water utility OK'd 2009.07.23 Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeggers battle city proposal to privatize water system 2009.07.21 Globe & Mail
Water, sewer projects approved print this article 2009.07.19 Northern Pen
I can wash my car, but I’m not allowed to water the lawn 2009.07.19 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
More sewage plant woes for HRM 2009.07.16 CBC.ca
Hydroelectricity: The Versatile Renewable 2009.07.12 PennEnergy
A lake of oil to bring our bottled water 2009.07.10 BC Local News
City council should say no to P3 on water 2009.07.10 Winnipeg Free Press
Eat Great Lakes fish with caution: Environmental Defence 2009.07.10 CanWest News Service
Program targets litterbugs 2009.07.10 London Free Press
Tories taken to court over environmental assessments for stimulus projects 2009.07.08 Journal of Commerce
Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit Montreal 2009.07.08 Marketwire
Debate about water utility not deep enough 2009.07.06 Winnipeg Free Press
Grants support projects to improve LoW water quality 2009.07.06 Lake of the Woods Enterprise
The Unintended Consequences of Buy American 2009.07.02 The Métropolitain
Artificial Sweeteners Stay in the Water Supply 2009.07.01 Natural News
From Fires To Floods 2009.06.30 Canadian Underwriter
Youth have much to offer water policy 2009.06.29 Slave River Journal
Buy American lives on as Environmental Protection Agency talks tough 2009.06.29 Canadian Press
Ont. slacking over sewage oversight, says report 2009.06.28 CTV.ca
Stimulus cash needs to go right down the drain 2009.06.26 Globe and Mail
Thousands of municipal drinking water projects in U.S. and Canada are moving forward 2009.06.22 The Environment Expert
Global Membrane Bioreactors Market to Reach $1.3 Billion by 2015 2009.06.22 PRWeb
Eight regions declare drought a disaster 2009.06.20 Calgary Herald
Rankin to city hall: Flush out sewage info 2009.06.20 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Quebec needs full inquiry into the construction industry 2009.06.19 Montreal Gazette
Pipeline Renewal Program (PRECO): A Canada-Quebec Partnership to Benefit the Monteregie Region
2009.06.16 Marketwire
Note: this announcement comes under the Quebec Infrastructure Plan, which dates back to at least January 2008, and not the 2009 federal economic
stimulus package.
Communities of Tomorrow trying to invest in Saskatchewan 2009.06.15 Regina Leader-Post
Victoria to stop sending untreated sewage to sea 2009.06.10 SeattlePI
IJC hosts Superior hearing on lake water levels 2009.06.09 Superior Telegram
Sheldon Alberts: U.S. municipal spending 'paralyzed' by Buy American provisions 2009.06.09 National Post
Let’s band together and clean up the water 2009.06.06 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Upgrades coming to Pilot Butte, Balgonie water treatment systems
2009.06.05 Regina Leader-Post
This is one more in the recent flood of announcements and re-announcements of money from the Building Canada Fund, the Communities Adjustment Fund
and the Economic Action Plan infrastructure stimulus package. I picked this one because it acknowledges the tendering process and admits work
is not likely to begin this summer or even early fall. Instead, it targets late fall to early winter (meaning 2010) for work to begin.
Feds take a pass 2009.06.04 Red Deer Advocate
Power to the people 2009.06.04 Lac du Bonnet Leader
Feds tell Halifax to stem flow of sewage 2009.06.04 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Environment Canada investigates raw sewage dumping in Halifax Harbour
2009.06.03 CBC.ca
Areas receive Building Canada funding 2009.06.03 The Sunny South News
Preparing water to last into future 2009.06.02 100 Mile House Free Press
Of fields and faucets 2009.06.01 Dalhousie University News
Just in time for tourism season: floatables in Halifax Harbour again 2009.05.29 The Coast
‘Floaties' return to Halifax waterfront 2009.05.29 Globe & Mail
Town celebrates $14M water upgrades 2009.05.28 Orangeville Citizen
Here's the original funding announcement, dated 2006.09.12, almost 3 years earlier.
Presumably the proposal had to be submitted sometime before that, likely late in 2005. This kind of time
lag is why I am skeptical of any beneficial impact from the federal government's current economic stimulus package showing up in the near-term.
Rain barrels used to ease sewage surges 2009.05.27 UPI.com
Just like I recommended in The Emperor's New Hydrogen Economy (pages 231 to 236).
Cabin in the woods: Peace, tranquility and bureaucracy 2009.05.26 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Water is what they know 2009.05.26 Montreal Gazette
Fish on drugs 2009.05.25 Toronto Sun
FCM grants help city get greener 2009.05.20 Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal
Municipal infrastructure money announced 2009.05.19 Placentia Charter
Note: this is an announcement under the old Building Canada Fund, not the 2009 Economic Stimulus package. Also, no word on work will actually start
or the money will actually flow.
Rethinking our priorities on water 2009.05.15 Comox Valley Echo
The high price of water 2009.05.15 Squamish Chief
Esker studies reassure residents as to state of drinking water 2009.05.13 La Nouvelle
Better water management 'imperative' 2009.05.11 National Post
Chlorine-exposed worker not harmed, Corner Brook mayor says 2009.05.08 CBC.ca
Livestock main source of E. coli: study 2009.05.05 Ottawa Citizen
The battle over the world's purest water 2009.05.04 Globe & Mail
Water rates must fall if Saint John plans to grow: deputy mayor 2009.04.30 CBC.ca
Passé the bottled water 2009.04.29 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Vancouver Unbottles It in Time for Olympics 2009.04.30 Alberta Talks
Ottawa's bottled water bill tops $15-million over the past five years 2009.04.29 Globe & Mail
Council considers $50 Million for new sewage plant 2009.04.29 Timmins Times
Open letter calls on federal Liberals to recognize water as a human right 2009.04.28 BC Scene
Bottled water could be losing its sparkle due to landfill concerns and high quality municipal water 2009.04.28 Bathurst Northern Light
Is our municipal water safe enough to drink? 2009.04.28 Sault Ste. Marie this week
Looking for funding 2009.04.28 southshorenow.ca
New development at former Oak Bay Beach Hotel site takes green building to heart 2009.04.27 Journal of Commerce
Georgian Bay communities gather to discuss plan for waterfront 2009.04.21 Wasaga Sun
Mayor's feeling heat on ethics 2009.04.19 Montreal Gazette
Deadline demanded for water meter probe 2009.04.18 Montreal Gazette
Water, Business & Sustainability 2009.04.16 norfolk.va.mycitytalk.us
Less water, higher rates inevitable, SoCal manager says 2009.04.16 Ventura County Star
Town may seek federal funding for Cortel campus 2009.04.15 Innisfil Scope
Keeping drinking water clean and clear 2009.04.16 Goldsteam News Gazette
Ultra-violet filter keeps chlorine out of lake 2009.04.15 Goderich Signal-Star
Municipal waterworks projects keep London-area contractors optimistic2009.04.15 Daily Commercial News
MP: Ottawa failing to address B.C. 2009.04.15 CanWest News Service
Village seeks Saskatoon water 2009.04.14 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Wainfleet still boiling 2009.04.14 Welland Tribune
Couple barreling ahead with container manufacturing 2009.04.12 Urbana News-Gazette
Waterworks contract is an indictment of mayor's competence 2009.04.11 Montreal Gazette
Our good water isn't quite good enough 2009.04.11 Nanaimo Daily News
Region gets top marks for water quality 2009.04.09 yorkregion.com
Water, water everywhere, but how many drops to drink? 2009.04.06 National Post
Calgary latest Canadian community to look at safety of fluoride in water 2009.04.05 Canadian Press
No bottled water ban for City of Calgary buildings 2009.04.02 CBC.ca
ECHOLOGICS ANNOUNCES WATER PIPE ASSESSMENT SERVICES 2009.03.31 Wire Service Canada
Process started to end fluoride treatment of Tottenham drinking water 2009.03.31 New Tecumseth Free Press Online
Inspection gaps raise water-quality questions 2009.03.31 Canadian Press
Seaway's 50th no reason to cheer: Environmental groups 2009.03.30 Montreal Gazette
Water woes plague Hepburn 2009.03.26 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Time to chew on fluoride issue 2009.03.26 Calgary Herald
Why Canada needs a water policy 2009.03.25 Edmonton Journal
Put the lid on bottled water 2009.03.23 Kings County Advertiser
County wants to use gas tax money for Kingsport water project 2009.03.22 NovaNewsNow.com
The Story of EAU 2009.03.21 Ottawa Citizen
To justify degradation, just cite the economy 2009.03.21 Toronto Star
Feds, province pony up for New Maryland project 2009.03.21 Fredericton Daily Gleaner
Toast Public Water This World Water Day, Says NS Coalition 2009.03.20 MarketWire
Where’s the money?
Arnprior mayor wonders why town has been passed over by infrastructure fund 2009.03.20 Ottawa Citizen
Royal Bank of Canada kicks off Blue Water Year on World Water Day 2009.03.20 WebWire
The cost of bottled water 2009.03.20 London Free Press
Canada's Economic Action Plan Delivers New Water Treatment System for Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation in Quebec 2009.03.19 Marketwire
No tap vs. bottle war 2009.03.18 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Letters | Canada needs a national water strategy 2009.03.18 Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Wingham will take part in rain barrel project 2009.03.18 Wingham Advance-Times
Quebec City water specialist wins total of $24.6 million in contracts 2009.03.17 Montreal Gazette
Canada, N.B. gov'ts invest in Petitcodiac infrastructure 2009.03.17 Kings County Record
Feds to test taps for cancer contaminants 2009.03.17 Prince George Citizen
Majority of Canadians consider water to be Canada's most important natural resource 2009.03.17 Canada NewsWire
Council of Canadians and CUPE Launch Blue Communities Project for World Water Day 2009.03.16 Earth Times
Bring back water fountains in city buildings: councillors 2009.03.10 Ottawa Citizen
Without a paddle 2009.03.09 Winnipeg Sun
Going to town on bottled water (FCM urges bottled water ban) 2009.03.08 Toronto Star
Pipe company given cash to start inspection project 2009.03.06 The Mississauga News
Russell sewage lagoon project receives top spot on priority list 2009.03.05 L'Argenteuil
Raise a glass to toast clean tap water on World Water Day 2009.03.05 The Timmins Daily Press
Municipalities' group to vote on proposal to restrict bottled-water sales 2009.03.05 Globe & Mail
Mayor talks about Great Lakes issues at provincial conference 2009.03.04 Blue Mountains Courier Herald
Chlorine plant security questioned after arrest 2009.03.04 WaterTech Online
NAFTA and the Unmanning of North America 2009.03.03 Miller McCune
Our current concerns 2009.03.02 Montreal Gazette
Big bucks for Middleton, AR, Kingston 2009.02.01 NovaNewsNow.com
Mount A. conference examines how to plan communities amid a changing climate 2009.02.28 Times & Transcript
'Green' Aldergrove project gets fed cash 2009.02.28 Aldergrove Star
Government of Canada Announces Additional Projects to Clean-Up Lake Simcoe 2009.02.27 MSNBC
The cost of safer water? $13.1M 2009.02.27 Flin Flon Daily Reminder
Water for all by 2030 not a pipe dream 2009.02.27 Nairobi Business Daily
More Calgarians using less water, says city report 2009.02.26 Calgary Metro
New water, sewer rates seen as outrageous 2009.02.26 Summerside Journal Pioneer
Water meters becoming hot topic 2009.02.25 North Bay Nugget
Pickering residents hammer Region on odour facility 2009.02.25 NewsDurhamRegion.com
Infrastructure cash for sewer plant 2009.02.25 Clearview Stayner Sun
Town irked over letter 2009.02.25 Lac du Bonnet Leader
Ottawa-Gatineau WaterShed site launched, including a Map Gallery 2009.02.24
Water line break affects all of the north end 2009.02.24 Cold Lake Sun
http://www.thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/519511 2009.02.24 Hamilton Spectator
Reducing Pollution in Northern Sewage 2009.02.24 Slave River Journal
Town’s pipe system deemed ‘excellent’ 2009.02.24 Didsbury Review
Sewage plant explosion sends worker to hospital 2009.02.23 CBC.ca
Southwest receives $6.7 million in federal dollars through Building Canada Fund 2009.03.23 Southwest Booster
Steinbach plans 49% water price hike 2009.02.23 CBC.ca
A pale shade of Green 2009.02.22. Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian water repeats as Berkeley Springs champ 2009.02.22 The Times West Virginia
Municipality to receive $13 million for water, sewer projects 2009.02.21 Sun-Times
But nobody's asking the question (let alone answering it), 'If this is supposed to represent immediate economic stimulus,
when will the construction actually begin and the cash start flowing in the local economy?'
$3.5m set for towns’ waste water treatment 2009.02.21 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
‘It’s raining money’ say Lemieux and Lalonde undated TheReview.on.ca
Let's take a closer look at this apparent cash cornucopia.
First, this is a federal announcement, so until both the province and the
municipality each pony up $12-million each, nothing happens.
Second, consider this quote from
a federal Liberal press release dated 2009.02.15:
"In the first year following the launch of the $8.8-billion Building Canada Fund,
the Conservative government flowed zero funding to infrastructure projects.
Worse, last week officials at Infrastructure Canada admitted that of the
$1.5 billion announced in its first two years of budgeted spending, only
$80 million has flowed for municipal infrastructure projects across the country."
Third, by the time an RFP is issued, tenders received and evaluated, a winner determined, a contract signed, the contractor
ramps up to do the work, gets feet on the ground, and something sufficiently completed to warrant issuing an invoice
under the contract, and the invoice actually gets paid (after the municipality actually gets the federal and provincial shares
promised, it will undoubtedly be well into 2010. Let's hope the winning contractor has enough cash or credit
(which apparently is tight) to be able to pay for labour and materials from when they are needed until the
municipality shells out for the work done. More on the 2009 federal budget and
alleged stimulus package.
Finally, let's remember, this is all tax money, coming out of our pockets at the end of the day.
Winning Brands Is a Smart Choice for Dry Cleaners -- Again 2009.02.20 CNN Money
Water limits in oilsands just first step, critic says 2009.02.19 Edmonton Journal
Concrete company has to pay $25,000 for polluting 2009.02.19 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Some of these links may no longer work due to the age of the items and practice of media outlets to move or remove older news items.
Lipton residents without water 2009.02.19 Leader Post
Fight for your right to navigate 2009.02.19 Fart Forward Weekly
Funding announced for Dundalk, Wellington North 2009.02.19 Mount Forest Confederate
Environmentalists welcome waste-water standards but criticize timeline 2009.02.18 Canadian Press
Oilpatch to see new rules on water use 2009.02.18 Edmonton Journal
County water project cost drops 2009.02.18 Grande-Prairie Herald-Tribune
Heavy rain will bring more area flooding 2009.02.18 London Free Press
Russia: global warming to cause droughts, floods 2009.02.18 Associated Press
(As a northern country, Canada may face many of the same issues covered in this article.)
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment: Environment Ministers Collaborate on Climate Change 2009.02.17 MSNBC
A World Without Water 2009.02.16 The Nation
Environmental Issues Influencing Household Purchasing Decisions, reports StatsCan 2009.02.10 gifts-and-tableware.com
(like the Water Saver toilet fill diverter?)
Cramahe set to grow with sewage expansion 2009.02.17 Northumberland Today
Saving jobs and the environment 2009.02.14 St. Catharines Standard
Another approach would be to reduce the immediate storm flow to the sewage treatment system using residential rainbarrels, cisterns and community catch-basins
which would provide water appropriate for irrigation without it having been subjected to expensive municipal treatment raising it to drinking water
standards, while also reducing the underlying sewage volume by use of ULF toilets and even more cost-effective technology like the
Water Saver toilet fill diverter.
Funding flows for sewage plant 2009.02.14 Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal
City shelves water service extension plan 2009.02.13 Trentonian
Money pours in for water meters 2009.02.13 North Bay Nugget
Great Lakes not enough to quench water shortage: Report 2009.02.12 Montreal Gazette
Municipalities lay groundwork for federal infrastructure funds 2009.02.12 Penticton Western News
Perfect storm for floods 2009.02.12 London Free Press
New provincial funds to upgrade Stettler water treatment plant 2009.02.11 Stettler Independent
http://www.wellandtribune.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1430407 2009.02.11 Welland Tribune
Council meeting heats up over sewer stink 2009.02.11 Nanton News
Utility rates to jump 34 per cent 2009.02.11 Nelson Star
Port Hope protects old watermains 2009.02.11 The Independent
Tri-project is shovel ready 2009.02.10 Lakeshore Advance
Environmental Issues Influence Consumer Habits 2009.02.10 Tolerance.ca
We get more water -- and certainly more water woes -- than we pay for 2009.02.06 Vancouver Sun
Quebec Provide the Municipality of Saint-Raphael With a First Payment of $190,375 2009.02.06 Marketwire
City worker charged in water scam 2009.02.06 Toronto Star
Water Underpriced and Overconsumed in Canada; Pricing Reform Needed: C.D. Howe Institute 2009.02.05 CNW Group
Mayor pushes sewer, water project 2009.02.05 Thunder Bay Chronical Journal
The city has saved 21,000 cubic metres of water used in its centralized irrigation system 2009.02.04 City of Airdrie
Radiation found in sludge from Ottawa sewage treatment plant 2009.02.03 CBC.ca
Harbour solution requires team effort 2009.01.31 London Free Press
Bottled Waters Lose Their Effervescence 2009.01.30 BusinessWeek magazine
Councillor asks for one more shot to make Kingsport water project a reality 2009.01.30 NovaNewsNow.com
RM advocates regional water plant 2009.01.29 Lac Dubonnet Leader
BPA Builds Up, Stays in the Body 2009.01.29 NewsInferno
Basement Technologies Receives Patent for Eco-Friendly Solution to Water Drainage Problems 2009.01.29 PRWeb Newswire
Ont. mayors want answers over radioactive spill 2009.01.29 London Free Press
Waterline starts up 2009.01.28 Lacombe Globe
Water by the numbers 2009.01.28 Star Tribune
Get shovels in the ground 2009.01.29 Victoria Star
Municipalities seek cash details 2009.01.28 London Free Press
Barlow paints bleak picture of global freshwater crisis 2009.01.27 Brockville Recorder and Times
Strings attached to infrastructure funds 2009.01.27 Globe & Mail
Feds pay up on Hamilton Township water bill 2009.01.27 Northumberland Today
The war against water bottles 2009.01.25 Toronto Sun
Report says infrastructure in Victoria is near collapse 2009.01.25 Victoria Times Colonist
Avoiding bottled water keeps you, planet healthy 2009.01.24 Windsor Star
Short-term stimulus will just repeat errors of the past 2009.01.24 Globe & Mail
Water meter reading made easy 2009.01.21 Whitecourt Star
Oil companies ordered to minimize water use 2009.01.21 Fort MacMurray Today
Province tells oil outfits to refrain from using Athabasca River waters 2009.01.21 Metro Edmonton
N.L. town declares state of emergency 2009.01.21 Windsor Star
Water, water everywhere, and all the pipes still leak 2009.01.20 Montreal Gazette
Report urges greening of water infrastructure 2009.01.19 Vancouver Sun
Uproar at council - Cardinal plans to take concerns to provincial auditor 2009.01.16 Lac du Bonnet Leader
Rexnord unit to buy Canadian firm 2009.01.16 The Business Journal of Milwaukee
Municipality votes to turn on the tap - Barrington municipal facilities ditching bottled water 2009.01.15 NovaNewsNow.com
Canada's freshwater supply at risk without urgent action 2009.01.15 Canada NewsWire
Highlights of the “shovel ready” project list 2009.01.15 Daily Commercial News
City applauded for efforts to cut back bottled water 2009.01.15 Guelph Mercury
Lead taints city's water 2009.01.14 Toronto Star
Cold to test municipal water mains 2009.01.12 Montreal Gazette
Group opposes Epcor control of sewage plant 2009.01.12 Calgary Herald
Town getting sewage upgrade 2009.01.12 Halifax Chronicle Herald
Region plays hardball with developers 2009.01.10 Oakville Beaver
Rains taper off, threat of mudslides remain in flooded B.C. community 2009.01.10 Edmonton Sun
Speakers urge support for public water 2009.01.09 Niagara This Week
Municipal leaders eager for federal funds 2009.01.09 Midland Mirror
Getting the lead out 2009.01.08 Gander Beacon
City cutting back on salting roadways 2009.01.07 Belleville Intelligencer
Town cuts fluoride from water supply 2009.01.06 News Drayton Valley
Should city go back to the tap? 2009.01.06 Kingston Whig-Standard
N.S. seeks farmers for water demand study 2009.01.06 Country Guide
Sask. town where hotel burned down having water problems 2009.01.05 CBC.ca
Recommendations For Inverhuron Sewar-Water Upgrade 2009.01.05 CKNX Radio
‘Ball in developers’ court’: Carr 2009.01.04 Burlington Post
Getting it right 2009.01.01 St. John Telegraph-Journal
Region to beef up drinking water testing 2008.12.30 Brampton Guardian
Preston to push for cleanup 2008.12.31 London Free Press
Barlow discusses banning bottled water 2008.12.30 Welland Tribune
Estimated water bills cause headache for town 2008.12.23 Strathmore Standard
Detroit using Canadian water since 1964 2008.12.23 CBC.ca
Town looks to Ottawa, province for funds 2008.12.22 St. John Telegraph-Journal
Portsiders fume about plume 2008.12.21 London Free Press
'We have a crisis here' 2008.12.20 Edmonton Sun
Watermain breaks leaves town without water 2008.12.19 Taber Times
Water, sewer rates going up in community 2008.12.19 Fredericton Daily Gleaner
City considers storing septage 2008.12.18 Pembroke Daily Observer
Water, sewer fees to go up 2008.12.18 Fredericton Daily Gleaner
Build 20 homes, and just add water 2008.12.17 Caledon Enterprise
Water, waste, leaking pipes and the money question 2008.12.16 Financial Post
Water treatment plant a year late 2008.12.16 North Bay Nugget
Big cities banning environmental blights such as bags, bottles 2008.12.16 Sault Ste. Marie This Week
Council approves 6.3% sewer, water rate increase 2008.12.16 North Bay Nugget
Cities threatened by global warming 2008.12.16 Calgary Herald
Residents upset at water quality 2008.12.15 The Labradorian
Bottled water ban makes sense: watchdog 2008.12.15 Kingston Whig-Standard
Trying to restore a river 2008.12.14 Observer
Residents savour the smell of success 2008.11.13 Kingston Whig-Standard
Bottled water opponents make 'ridiculous' argument 2008.12.12 Brockville Recorder and Times
Toronto stood up to bottled water industry 2008.12.11 Toronto Star
Redditt Board applies for water treatment funding 2008.12.08 Lake of the Woods Enterprise
Water bottlers to lose $4m 2008.12.06 Fiji Times
Water revelations prompt city action 2008.12.05 Flin Flon Reminder
Council approves fluoride in drinking water 2008.12.04 Gander Beacon
Council to hold off decision on water meters until after public meeting 2008.12.02 Asphodel-Norwood Communtiy Press
GSE Evacuated Tube Solar Collector Garners CSA Certification 2008.12.02 Solar Industry Magazine
Nestlé advertisement misleading, groups allege 2008.12.01 Globe and Mail
Cast Iron water pipe replacement on the horizon 2008.11.28 Dunnville Chronicle
Developer keeps eyes on prize 2008.11.28 North Shore News
Lead in tap water worries residents 2008.11.26 Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Investment in water infrastructure benefits Centre Wellington 2008.11.25 CNW Group
Georgian Bay watershed still troubled 2008.11.21 Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
Water ban debate does not need partial truths: councillor 2008.11.21 Midland Free Press
New Niagara Escarpment Quarry Proposal Headed to Ontario Municipal Board 2008.22.20 CNW Group
Council supports use of water meters 2008.11.20 Asphodel-Norwood Community Press
Union seeks public input on water utility before vote 2008.11.20 Winnipeg Sun
Dental prof: Water fluoridation needless 2008.11.18 UPI.com
Cobourg applies for water plant upgrade cash 2008.11.17 Northumberland News
Financial crisis won't restrict region's borrowing 2008.11.17 Waterloo Record
BC cleantech uses municipal wastewater to make fertilizer 2008.11.14 Laboratory Product News
Halton wants to stop fluoridating water 2008.11.14 Hamilton Spectator
Concerned about lead in the water 2008.11.13 Welland Tribune
Costly upgrades to sewage plant will save town money 2008.11.12 Kapuskasing Northern Times
The best-kept biopharmaceutical secret in Belleville 2008.11.12 Belleville Community Press
Let's Get the Facts Right on Water Bottles 2008.11.10 Timmins Press (letter to the editor)
U.S. Steel faces three charges 2008.11.07 Hamilton Spectator
Wetland Loss Hammers Lake Winnipeg and Manitoba's Environment 2008.11.07 MarketWatch.com
Everyone should pay for taking water 2008.11.05 Guelph Mercury
City water system receives award 2008.11.05 New Brunswick Business Journal (see 2nd story in article)
Waterloo Mother Wins Higher Protection For Environment At OMB 2008.11.04 KW Now
Chlorine-free sewage treatment getting test run 2008.11.04 St. Catharines Standard
Airport, local stakeholders team up to form eco-business zone 2008.11.01 Walkerton Herald-Times
Why Big Banks May End up Buying Your City's Public Water System 2008.10.31 AlterNet
City wants more money for watermain 2008.10.31 Cornwall Standard-Freeholder
Canada can choose to be a global innovation leader in clean energy, water technology and regenerative medicine 2008.10.30 CNW Group
Where Have All the Water Fountains Gone? 2008.10.29 Alternet.org
Perth-Andover applies for Building Canada funds 2008.10.29 Victoria Star
Report reveals deficit in municipal facilities 2008.10.29 Kapuskasing Northern Times
Interest dries up at Nestlé open house 2008.10.28 Guelph Mercury
Safe water depends on science, not politics, conference told 2008.10.27 Winnipeg Free Press
TROJAN'S EFFORTS LAUDED 2008.10.27 London Free Press
Maude Barlow: the Al Gore of H2O 2008.10.25 Globe and Mail
Movement Against Bottled Water Gains Municipal Adherents 2008.10.24 New York Times
Bigger is better - St. Clements ordered to expand sewer projec/A> 2008.10.24 Selkirk Journal
LiveSmart Community Heroes 2008.10.24 Langley Advance
Mop-up work continues on St-Isidore water project 2008.10.23 Vision Rockland
Plug leaks in our water infrastructure 2008.10.22 Toronto Star
Wastewater technology helps clean up resource industries 2008.10.20 CBC News
Miltonvale Park residents worried about impact of city water-supply plan 2008.10.18 Charlottetown Guardian
Walkerton study finds higher risk of kidney damage but not of diabetes 2008.10.16 Canadian Press
Ontario Applauds U.S. Ratification Of Great Lakes Water Compact 2008.10.16 CNW Group
Bottled water sales face cap 2008.10.14 Guelph Mercury
Time to make crumbling water infrastructure a priority 2008.10.07 CNW Group
CUPE calls for full public disclosure on Nova Scotia P3's 2008.10.07 CNW Group
Swim Among the Water Stocks 2008.10.06 Washington Post
Picton water treatment plant would be unique 2008.10.04 Bellville Intelligencer
Deputy mayor defends efforts of St. George’s council on water issue 2008.10.03 Western Star
Firm introduces 25-cent deposit to combat water-bottle litter 2008.10.02 Globe and Mail
Party Leaders Urged to Sign Pledge for a Toxics-Free Great Lakes 2008.10.02 MarketWire
Diesel spill leaves islanders without water 2008.10.02 Kingston Whig-Standard
Ebb without Flow: Water May Be the New Oil in a Thirsty Global Economy 2008.10.01 Knowledge@Wharton
Town hopes for piece of the pie 2008.10.01 Midnorth Monitor
GE deal helps Atco Group take plunge into water business 2008.10.01 Edmonton Journal
High stakes in Canada’s vast oil-sands fields 2008.09.30 Christian Science Monitor
Nestlé to fight water bottle ban in schools 2008.09.30 Guelph Mercury
Taking on an issue 2008.09.30 Montreal Gazette
Upgrades needed 2008.09.29 Gander Beacon
Tap into the environment 2008.09.27 Halifax Chronicle Herald
New plant would end boil orders: expert 2008.09.27 St. John Telepgraph-Journal
Fort Simpson foots large repair bill 2008.09.25 Northern News Service
Bottled water bans in place in Waterloo, ahead in Guelph 2008.09.25 The Ontarion
School board will investigate banning sale of bottled water in local schools 2008.09.25 Wellington Advertiser
The future of drinking water a top priority for council 2008.09.25 St. John Telegraph-Journal
Foundation brings water issues into spotlight 2008.09.22 St. John Telegraph-Journal
The power of sludge 2008.09.22 Montreal Gazette
Waterloo Region bans bottled water sales 2008.09.19 Montreal Gazette
Callander bans sale of bottled water 2008.09.18 North Bay Nugget
Falls looks at water bottle ban 2008.09.17 Niagara This Week
Encorp Pacific (Canada): British Columbians Do a Good Job of Recycling Plastic Water Bottles 2008.09.17 Marketwire
School board bans sale of bottled water in schools 2008.09.17 Guelph Mercury
Restrictions still in effect to curb water use in DOI 2008.09.18 Invermere Valley Echo
Cameco Updates Status of Port Hope Conversion Plant 2008.09.16 Fox Business
Ending the bottled water era 2008.09.15 McGill Daily
What Chemicals Are in Tap Water? Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water? 2008.09.15 Times of the Internet
West Quebec wants to ban lawnmowing near lakes 2008.09.14 Ottawa Citizen
Shippers, activists clash over cargo sweeping 2008.09.13 Chicago Tribune
Water debate boiling over 2008.09.12 Sarnia Observer
46 million in U.S. have drugs in drinking water 2008.09.11 MSNBC
Wright seeks bottled water ban 2008.09.10 Owen Sound Sun Times
Waterloo Region sends a message to water bottlers 2008.09.09 CNW Group
Montreal not to ban bottled water, yet 2008.09.08 McGill Daily
TROJAN EXPANDS CAPACITY 2008.09.08 London Free Press (see 2nd item in column)
Bottled water on slippery slope 2008.09.06 National Post
Charlottetown to expand sewer and water systems 2008.09.05 The Summerside Journal Pioneer
Town's water tower project important milestone: MP 2008.09.05 St. John Telegraph Journal
Canada and Yukon Fund Water Supply System in Haines Junction 2008.09.05 Marketwire
Construction of Water Pipeline Project Launched 2008.09.05 Government of Canada
Water upgrade clears hurdle 2008.09.05 Owen Sound Sun Times
FCM's Green Municipal Fund Commits $51,189 to the Town of Quispamsis for Groundwater Resource and Energy Management Plans 2008.09.04 CNW Group
Recycling your water 2008.09.04 North York Town Crier
Nestlé Waters Letter to the Editor 2008.09.03 Barrie Examiner
Saint John may pull plug on bottled water in city buildings 2008.09.02 CBC.ca
Tap water access on campuses declining: Survey 2008.09.01 Canada.com
Potential Bottled water ban is symbolic - and hypocritical 2008.09.01 Saint John Telegraph-Journal
City gets federal funds for water system upgrades 2008.08.31 North Bay Nugget
http://www.torontosun.com/News/Canada/2008/08/31/6620476-sun.html 2008.08.31 Toronto Sun
City of Ottawa uncovers 9 potential sewage spills since 1998 2008.08.29 CBC.ca
water upgrades for Middle Musquodoboit 2008.08.29 Enfield Weekly Press
Orillia Port sediment contains heavy metals 2008.08.28 Orillia Packet & Times
Treatment plant in Cambridge, Ontario gets $23 million upgrade 2008.08.28 Daily Construction News
Ban the Bottle? Water activists push for ban of bottled water in city buildings 2008.08.23 Guelph Mercury
Wasting tax dollars on bottled water 2008.08.23 St. Catharine's Standard (editorial)
Costly bottled water brings no benefits 2008.08.23 Moncton Times & Transcript
FOCUS: Oil boom or environmental bust?, 08-24-08 2008.08.22 Fall River Herald News
Trouble on Tap - Pictou's brown water particularly brown this year 2008.08.22 Pictou County News
Halifax cutting back on bottled water 2008.08.22 Halifax Chronical Herald
Should bottles be banned? Movement afoot to do away with bottled water in city facilities 2008.08.22 Peterborough Examiner
Beaconsfield families pledge year-long boycott 2008.08.22 Montreal Gazette
Montreal picks recycling over ban on plastic water bottles 2008.08.21 Regina Leader-Post
Municipalities, Citizens Out Of Sink On Bottled Water 2008.08.21 Westcoaster.ca
Mutton has thirst to ban bottled water at council 2008.08.21 Northumberland Today
Water plant gets federal grant 2008.08.21 Northumberland News
Insurance Bureau of Canada calls for national action plan on infrastructure 2008.08.21 Daily Commercial News
NIAGARA RIVER: Officials discuss cleanup 2008.08.20 Grand Island Record
Rain drains water consumption revenue 2008.08.20 Globe and Mail
Giving bottled water the boot 2008.08.20 Daily Gleaner
School board ponders bottle ban 2008.08.20 London Free Press
London, Ont., to ban bottled water on city premises despite beverage industry protests 2008.08.19 CBC News
Religious Social Action Coalition Gets Involved in Byelections 2008.08.19 VOCM Radio
Putting a cap on our bottlemania 2008.08.19 Globe and Mail
Bottled water ban OK'd 2008.08.19 London Free Press
London, Ont., to vote on giving bottled water the boot 2008.08.18 CBC News
First it was plastic bags. Now water bottles are the new faux pas 2008.08.18 Globe and Mail
Beach closures 2008.08.15 Tribune-Express
$8.7m water upgrade a start, but much more needed, towns say 2008.08.14 Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Oromocto boil order still in place 2008.08.14 Moncton Times & Transcript
Majority of Canadians see water as a human right 2008.08.14 Northunberland Today (letter to the editor)
Whelp Creek diversion stopped 2008.08.12 Lacombe Globe
Constructed wetlands: A new tool for protecting our watershed 2008.08.12 Bugle-Observer
Government of Canada Supports Clean Water in Kapuskasing 2008.08.12 Canada News Centre
Committee supports bottled water ban after harsh debate 2008.08.12 London Free Press
Hebron and Starrs Road projects among infrastructure programs announced 2008.08.12 Nova News Now
Council approves $1.5-M in wastewater upgrades 2008.07.29 Lacombe Globe
Water Saving Tips for Your Lawn and Garden 2008.08.07 Waterloo Exchange Morning Post
Water meters in future for Russell Township homes 2008.08.07 Vision Rockland
Region receives infrastructure funding for Brooklyn 2008.08.07 Nova News Now
Health Officials Bite Back On Fluoridated Water Debate 2008.08.07 CityNews Provincial statistics on water fluoridation
Water rate debate in South Huron 2008.08.06 Bayshore Broadcasting
Old Milton's water to remain fluoride free despite report 2008.08.06 Milton Canadian Champion
Government of Canada supports clean water in Orangeville 2008.08.06 Canada News Wire
Mechtronix Systems Inc. and the City of Edmonton sign a partnership to deploy the first Valoris(TM) system in North America 2008.08.06 Canada Newswire
Innovative Water-Leakage Modeling Software Addresses Billion-Dollar-A-Year Problem 2008.08.05 Water Online
Water system upgrade helps St. Thomas 2008.08.05 St. Thomas Times Journal
Halifax harbour beaches closed as heavy rains raise bacteria fears 2008.08.05 CBC News
Weekend flooding an "exceptional situation": City 2008.08.04 Montreal Gazette
Nanaimo should feel lucky that it has water aplenty 2008.08.02 Nanaimo Daily News
Dollar signs on Alberta water as those with plenty sell to highest bidders 2008.08.01 Canadian Press
Record rainfall 2008.07.31 Sarnia Observer
Home builders turn to grass driveways 2008.07.31 Times & Transcript
Boiling Point! 2008.07.30 The Dominion Press (Sackville NB)
Cut children's fluoride exposure, report to Health Canada urges 2008.07.29 Globe and Mail
Transcript: Mayor George Heartwell's testimony on the Great Lakes Compact 2008.07.29 Grands Rapids Press
Vancouver Considering Bottled Water Ban In City-Operated Facilities 2008.07.28 AllHeadlineNews
Seair reports third quarter results 2008.07.28 Stockhouse
Perspective: A world-class vision 2008.07.25 Thunder Bay's Source (editorial)
Golf course guzzles hospital water 2008.07.25 Crowsnest Pass Promoter
Youth conduct water audit in Gimli 2008.07.25 Interlake Spectator
Government of Canada supports expansion of water and wastewater servicing in Innisfil 2008.07.24 Canada Newswire Group
$6.2 billion for municipal infrastructure 2008.07.24 London Free Press
HEAD ABOVE WATER - Bottled water is big business, but can we even tell the difference? 2008.07.24 Vue Weekly (Edmonton)
Climate change proves costly to civic works 2008.07.24 Vancouver Sun
Floods a sign of aging infrastructure 2008.07.23 Toronto Star
Nitrogen must go: province 2008.07.23 Winnipeg Free Press
Beaconsfield’s pledge: watershed for one community 2008.07.23 West Island Chronical
Rapid rise in ammonia levels in city waterways blamed on urine 2008.07.23 CBC News
Scientists solve riddle of toxic algae blooms 2008.07.22 Victoria Times Colonist
Officials confident Baker Lake's water is safe to drink 2008.07.21 CBC News
U.S. and Canada Strengthen Great Lakes Cooperation 2008.07.21 Environment News Service
Town avoids polluted water 2008.07.20 Meadow Lake Progress
Your bath water could help save the Earth (grey water) 2008.07.18 CBC News
Pact gives Great Lakes towns, cities more clout on funding issues 2008.07.17 Orleans Star
Municipal District of Willow Creek adopts terms of reference for cumulative effects study 2008.07.16 Nanton News
FCM's Green Municipal Fund Commits $1,600,000 to the City of Corner Brook for Water Meter Installation and Water Main Rehabilitation 2008.07.16 Canada Newswire
No water for tax owers, Deer Lake council says 2008.07.16 CBC News
Funding for South Shore water system upgrades 2008.07.16 The Chronical Herald
NWT communities get infrastructure funds 2008.07.16 Slave River Journal
Biosolids a ‘disaster in waiting’ 2008.07.16 The Independent (Brighton)
$441,000 Investment in East Hereford for New Well Construction 2008.07.14 Government of Canada
Explaining the Myth of Water Abundance in Canada 2008.07.13 Timmins Daily Press
High Ozone Concentration Possible Only in Water-Cooled Ozone Generators is Now Available in Compact Air-Cooled Ozone Generators 2008.07.13 PR.com
Loni Beach gravity sewer plan panned, praised 2008.07.11 Interlake Spectator
One-third of Canadians buy bottled water 2008.07.11 HazMat Magazine
ARTHUR BLACK: How much is that water? 2008.07.11 VicNews.com
Phosphate restrictions under fire 2008.07.11 Globe and Mail
Algae behind bad smell, taste of Winnipeg water 2008.07.10 CBC News
H2O Innovation acquires Itasca Systems 2008.07.10 WaterandWastewater.com
Red Sea Divide 2008.07.10 Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Water meters upgraded 2008.07.09 Nipawin Journal
Saint John urged to get down to business on its water 2008.07.09 Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Water System Upgrade For Unity (SK) 2008.07.09 NewsTalk 980 Radio
Northern councils urge Shell to halt methane hunt 2008.07.09 Globe & Mail
On the Left Coast, a city buckles under privatization 2008.07.08 Saint John Telegraph-Journal
Upgrades begin at water plant 2008.07.08 Northumberland News
VILLAGE OF BUENA VISTA RECEIVES $500,000 TO UPGRADE COMMUNITY SEWAGE SYSTEM 2008.07.07 Saskatchewan press release
Model to predict pipe replacements 2008.07.07 Edson Leader
Minister Cannon responds: Feds Forge Ahead (letter to the editor) 2008.07.07 The Kingston Whig-Standard
Federal, provincial governments commit $189M to infrastructure of Sask. municipalities 2008.07.07 Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Is bottled water money down the drain? 2008.07.07 Moncton Times & Transcript
Regional water group seek provincial funding 2008.07.04 Pincher Creek Echo
Think Outside the Bottle 2008.07.04 Calgary Herald
Contractor wins 'bid shopping' case against HRM 2008.07.03 CBC News
Hole-y! 150 Ottawa sewer grates stolen in a month 2008.07.03 CBC News
North Saskatchewan River spill identified as naphtha 2008.07.03 Yahoo! News
Town offers look at water treatment plans 2008.07.02 Cochrane Times
Town temporarily turns tap of fluoride 2008.06.30 Drayton Valley Western Review
Old fuel spills a threat to Baker Lake water supply: mayor 2008.06.27 CBC News
Canada's water supply drying up? 2008.06.27 Edmonton Sun
Bottled water verboten at St. John's city hall 2008.06.25 CBC News
Water safe after drilling in watershed, city says (Moncton) 2008.06.12 CBC News
Saint John council rejects public-private partnership for water 2008.06.10 CBC News
Feds mulling regulations on water-wasting toilets, shower heads and faucets 2008.06.08 Prince George Citizen
Every drop of water counts 2008.06.07 Fredericton Daily Gleaner
Popular clamming area closed due to Digby sewage spill 2008.06.02 CBC News
Federal Action Needed: Safe Drinking Water for All Canadians! 2008.05.29 Sierra Club of Canada
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