Nicole Hancock
Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony ...

Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.

Indigenous community hosts full moon ceremony to heal Chedoke Creek

Saskatchewan invests in remote monitoring for rural water treatment facilities

Saskatchewan invests in remote monitoring for rural water treatment facilities

The Government of Saskatchewan is putting $1.9 million towards remote monitoring technology for rural water treatment facilities. The 10 projects will go through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and the Agtech Growth Fund (AGF), run under the auspices of the Innovation Saskatchewan government agency. One of the projects will be led by Saskatoon-based Delco Water, which is working with rural municipalities and First Nations, including the Meadow Lake Tribal Council, to develop and pilot remote sensing technologies.

Peter S. Ross: We need to understand the extent to which floods further degrade fish habitat

Peter S. Ross: We need to understand the extent to which floods further degrade fish habitat

With government agencies dealing with the urgent public safety needs of the day, the health of fish habitat ranked low on the list of priorities. But as floodwaters rose, the distinction between terrestrial and aquatic habitats blurred, salmon and sturgeon swam across farmers’ fields, and contaminants from human activities washed unfettered into streams and rivers.

Severe water shortage at B.C. ski resort forces staff to ask visitors to bring their own

Severe water shortage at B.C. ski resort forces staff to ask visitors to bring their own

Drought conditions on Vancouver Island are now impacting winter activities at a popular ski destination. Mount Washington Alpine Resort, located about a 30-minute drive from the Comox Valley, is set to open Friday, Dec. 9, and a lack of snow on the hill and water in the local reservoirs mean visitors will have limited terrain to play on and will have to bring their own drinking water.

Province acts on 'medieval villages' in northern Ontario after months of 'limited response'

Province acts on 'medieval villages' in northern Ontario after months of 'limited response'

The provincial government is taking action against "medieval villages" being planned in the northern Ontario wilderness. It has ordered the developers working in unincorporated townships to show they are following the rules by the end of the year. More than a year after first hearing concerns about these off-grid communities popping up in the Temiskaming district, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing issued an information bulletin on Nov. 30. It lays out existing laws and policies around planning, building, sewage disposal and water use that need to be followed in unorganized areas outside of municipal boundaries. In a letter obtained by CBC, the ministry further requests specific information from the Boreal Forest Medieval Villages corporation that has so far developed four of these villages in the north, and gives the corporation until Dec. 30 to reply.

From urinal mats to unicorns, cargo from major container spill is still washing up on B.C. shores

From urinal mats to unicorns, cargo from major container spill is still washing up on B.C. shores

When the Zim Kingston spill happened, much of the early public attention was focused on two missing containers that carried the hazardous chemicals potassium amyl xanthate and thiourea dioxide. Those containers have not been located. Both Hoyland and Laviolette say the amount of plastic that went into the water can be hazardous in its own way, polluting the environment and the food chain or injuring animals before eventually making landfall.

Latest Capital Raise Fuels GoodLeaf Farms' National Expansion

Latest Capital Raise Fuels GoodLeaf Farms' National Expansion

GoodLeaf Farms, Canada's first and largest commercial indoor vertical farm operation, has closed a successful financing round that will fuel expansion of its technology-driven, innovative indoor vertical farms into Eastern and Western Canada. The $150-million capital raise includes a further investment from McCain Foods and a new partnership with Power Sustainable Lios — a specialized agri-food investor that supports operators across the food value chain in accelerating growth initiatives that foster a more sustainable and resilient food system. With this financing in place, GoodLeaf will establish a national footprint with new farms in Calgary and in the Montreal area alongside its existing fully automated, 50,000-square-foot farm in Guelph, Ont.

Potential expansion of irrigation in east-central Alberta could be ‘a boon,’ says area reeve

Potential expansion of irrigation in east-central Alberta could be ‘a boon,’ says area reeve

The Alberta government is partnering with the Municipal District of Acadia, the Special Areas board and the Canada Infrastructure Bank to continue planning a large-scale irrigation project for east-central Alberta. A total of $7 million is being invested in a two-year study that will explore the feasibility of the project, which proposes to increase water storage by pumping water from the Red Deer River into new reservoirs.

Individuals who lived on a First Nation that had a long-term drinking water advisory for more than a year are encouraged to submit a claim for compensation

Individuals who lived on a First Nation that had a long-term drinking water advisory for more than a year are encouraged to submit a claim for compensation

The First Nations Drinking Water Settlement provides compensation for First Nations impacted by long-term drinking water advisories that lasted continuously for at least one year between November 20, 1995 and June 20, 2021. Compensation is available for individuals and includes additional compensation for health harms (Specified Injuries) sustained by those following drinking water advisories. Personal representatives can claim on behalf of eligible minors, those with mental incapacity (under disability) and those who passed away on or after November 20, 2017. The deadline for individuals to submit a claim is March 7, 2023.

Justin Bieber Introduces Generosity, New Sustainable Water Technology Company

Justin Bieber Introduces Generosity, New Sustainable Water Technology Company

Last week, Bieber and business partner Micah Cravalho visited Quatar in the midst of the FIFA World Cup festivities, where they introduced their new water technology company, Generosity. An offshoot of their Generosity bottled water brand, reports CNN, the new project aims to offer premium alkaline water in refillable fountains located worldwide. During their visit to the World Cup, the duo showcased 150 fountains in order to provide an example of how Generosity works.

Sunken Second World War vessel again leaking oil in B.C.

Sunken Second World War vessel again leaking oil in B.C.

Oil is leaking again from a sunken United States Army transport vessel, the Brigadier General M.G. Zalinski, in Grenville Channel, about 100 kilometres south of Prince Rupert. Guardians noticed a “small amount” of oil on the water near the wreck site in September, the Canadian Coast Guard said. It completed an assessment of the site and found three leaks releasing slow but regular drops of oil into the water.

Full Cold Moon tonight is part of Mars' disappearing show

Full Cold Moon tonight is part of Mars' disappearing show

Some three billion years ago, Mars was believed to have been a water world just like earth. It possessed great oceans and was most likely on its way to forming life in one form or another. Water is made up of hydrogen, the most common element in the universe, and oxygen, the third most common element. Water is extremely important to the development and sustaining of life as we know it.

Scope, direction of Hamilton sewer inquiry still up in the air

Scope, direction of Hamilton sewer inquiry still up in the air

The director of Hamilton Water Nick Winters is recommending a risk-based strategy to long-term inspection of Hamilton’s 1,841 kilometres of sewers, with the director suggesting a new type of inspection system may have to be created. The approach is in contrast to the initial action plan promised by Ontario Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) David Piccini Nov. 24, two days after Hamilton Water staff discovered a 26-year-old misalignment of sewer and storm sewer pipes that has resulted in sewage being funnelled from an east Hamilton neighbourhood into Hamilton Harbour.

Water Storage Systems Market is projected to reach USD 25.1 billion by 2027 Globally, at a CAGR of 8.7%, says MarketsandMarkets™

Water Storage Systems Market is projected to reach USD 25.1 billion by 2027 Globally, at a CAGR of 8.7%, says MarketsandMarkets™

The global Water Storage Systems Market size is projected to grow from USD 16.5 billion in 2022 to USD 25.1 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 8.7%, as per the recent study by MarketsandMarkets™. The increasing demand for water storage systems from end uses, such as residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal, drives the market. Demand for water tanks is encouraged by many companies to formulate different developmental strategies in the water storage systems market to expand their footprint in the market. The companies have adopted various strategies, such as investment & expansion, merger & acquisition, new product launches, and joint ventures to increase their global presence and maintain sustained growth in the water storage systems market.

New branch on tree of life includes ‘lions of the microbial world’

New branch on tree of life includes ‘lions of the microbial world’

There’s a new branch on the tree of life and it’s made up of predators that nibble their prey to death. These microbial predators fall into two groups, one of which researchers have dubbed “nibblerids” because they, well, nibble chunks off their prey using tooth-like structures. The other group, nebulids, eat their prey whole. And both comprise a new ancient branch on the tree of life called “Provora,” according to a paper published today in Nature.

How one Montreal borough is hoping to fight flooding with plant power

How one Montreal borough is hoping to fight flooding with plant power

"When I hear the rain and I know it's going to be a big one, I come to check this," Peter Gleeson says, motioning toward the drainage system in the floor of his garage. "I have two permanent pumps, and four more." Gleeson is in the habit of preparing for the worst. He and his neighbours in Montreal's Mercier-Ouest neighbourhood have repeatedly dealt with flooding and sewer backups.

Trudeau announces $800M for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives

Trudeau announces $800M for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced $800 million in funding over seven years for large Indigenous-led conservation projects covering almost a million square kilometres of land. "Communities have been clear — safeguarding lands and waters will help build a strong future for generations to come," Trudeau said Wednesday. "As a government, our role is to listen and support that vision."

Ducks Unlimited optimistic for return of water to Miner's Marsh in Kentville

Ducks Unlimited optimistic for return of water to Miner's Marsh in Kentville

In late October the largest pond at Miner's Marsh, along the Cornwallis River, was mostly dry after a year of dropping water levels, with the bottom sunbaked. While dozens of ducks and geese would normally have spent time there in the fall on their way south for the winter, only a handful of birds were walking through the water, most of it too shallow for swimming. The summertime population of ducks also seemed lower.

Water Crisis Poses Greatest Risk For Africa’s Food, CEO of Fertilizer Company Says

Water Crisis Poses Greatest Risk For Africa’s Food, CEO of Fertilizer Company Says

Those water issues -- driven by climate change -- will see African countries grappling with food crises for decades to come, Seelan Gobalsamy, chief executive officer of South Africa’s Omnia Holdings Ltd., said in an interview Monday. Inadequate infrastructure to move key farming products will cause further problems, he said. “When the sun shines, it’s harsher and when there’s rain, it comes down in buckets,” the CEO said in Bloomberg’s office in Johannesburg, hours before one of the heaviest summer hailstorms the city has experienced in years. “If you ask me what our biggest risk is going forward, is it Russia’s war on Ukraine, or supply chain? It’s actually climate change.”

H2O Innovation Is Granted its First Blue Loan of $65 M to Fund its Continued Growth in Water Technology and Solutions

H2O Innovation Is Granted its First Blue Loan of $65 M to Fund its Continued Growth in Water Technology and Solutions

H2O Innovation (“H2O Innovation” or the “Corporation”) has collaborated with National Bank of Canada to develop a sustainable financing solution to fund the Corporation’s continued growth in water technology manufacturing and services by structuring its first Blue Loan. In addition, the Corporation increased its revolving credit facility by $10 M. The credit facility now stands at $65 M.

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