Alberta wine tax sparks industry outcry for repeal
Alberta wineries, restaurants, and retailers demand the province repeal the new ad valorem wine tax, warning it harms competitiveness and an already struggling hospitality sector.
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Alberta businesses call for cancellation of wine tax
Alberta businesses are urging the provincial government to cancel a wine tax they call 'sour grapes,' arguing it harms local retailers and consumer choice. Learn more about the dispute.
Alberta to test water for lead in all provincial buildings
The Alberta government is launching a comprehensive program to test drinking water for lead in all provincially owned buildings, aiming to ensure public safety and water quality standards.
Halifax Water rate hikes approved for January and April 2026
The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board has approved two rate increases for Halifax Water in 2026. Find out how this will impact your utility bills.
Baseline Road Water Main Repair Crews Return Wednesday
City of Ottawa repair crews will return Wednesday to fix a broken water main on Baseline Road. Get the latest details on the infrastructure repair work.
Ottawa Water Main Repair on Baseline Road Delayed
A broken water main on Baseline Road in Ottawa will not be fixed Tuesday. City crews are on site. Get the latest details on the repair timeline and impact.
Water Main Break Closes Baseline Road in Ottawa
A broken water main forced the closure of a section of Baseline Road in Ottawa on Tuesday morning, January 13, 2026. City crews are on-site for repairs. Get the latest details on the disruption.
LifeStraw: The $18 Water Filter Everyone Needs
Discover why the portable LifeStraw water filter is an essential item for Canadians, from outdoor adventures to emergency preparedness. Tested in extreme conditions, it offers peace of mind for just $18.
Calgary Water Break Prompts Calls for System Rethink
Following the Bearspaw water main rupture, Calgarians urge a review of non-potable water use and critique provincial oversight. A reader's letter highlights a pivotal moment for change.
Saskatoon's Water Strategy Avoids Major Infrastructure Breaks
Saskatoon's proactive water main monitoring and simpler system structure shield it from catastrophic breaks like Calgary's 2024 event. Learn how the city manages its 118 km of critical pipes.
Report Blames Calgary's Water Crisis on City Hall Failures
A damning report reveals how Calgary's 'consensus' culture stalled critical water projects for years, leading to the 2024 Bearspaw main break and current restrictions. Read the full investigation.
Calgary water use unsustainable for 5th straight day
Calgary's water consumption hit 508 million litres on Jan. 8, marking five days of unsustainable levels as crews work to bring a critical watermain back into service. Learn the latest on the repair efforts.
Manitoba community on edge under boil water advisory
Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation face ongoing water insecurity after power outages. While help is promised, the community remains under a boil water advisory, highlighting critical infrastructure needs.
Calgary water restrictions continue, residents react
Calgary residents express mixed feelings as mandatory water conservation measures remain in effect. The city's water system is still under strain while crews work to repair a critical feeder main.
Calgarians urged to reduce toilet flushes amid water crisis
Calgary faces a critical water shortage. Officials urge residents to commit to three fewer toilet flushes daily as crews repair a major water main break. Learn how the city is coping.
How Edmonton built a resilient water system
While many Canadian cities face water infrastructure crises, Edmonton's decades of disciplined investment keep its water loss rate at just 5%. Learn how a utility-focused funding model creates sustainability.
Calgary water main repair finished, supply alert persists
Repair work on a major Calgary water main break from December 2025 is now complete, but the city remains under a water supply alert. Get the latest details on the situation and ongoing precautions.
Calgary's Water Main Report Calls for Urgent Reforms
An independent review of Calgary's catastrophic water main break demands sweeping reforms. City council receives a flood of new information on the state of disrepair. Read the full report details.
Study: Avoid Tap Water on Many Planes
A new study reveals which airlines have the most 'potentially unsafe' onboard water. Experts advise passengers to stick to bottled water and use hand sanitizer.
Watermain Break Leaves 30 Calgary Homes Without Water
City crews are repairing a broken watermain in Calgary's Bowness community, leaving 30 homes without water. Water wagons have been deployed to supply residents.
Canmore Limits Vacancy Tax to Non-Albertans
Facing provincial pushback, Canmore amends its contentious vacancy tax to apply solely to non-Albertans. Mayor cites extreme housing inequality as the driver for action. Read the details.
Calgary Mayor Farkas pressed to release water pipe report
Calgarians demand transparency as Mayor Jeromy Farkas receives a report on the catastrophic water main failures. A council battle brews over the public release date.
Calgary mayor pledges new water system after pipe failure
Calgary's mayor commits to a new water system following a catastrophic pipe failure on Dec. 30, 2025. Crews are working on repairs as the city plans for long-term infrastructure upgrades.
Boil-water advisories lifted near Calgary after pipe fix
Officials have rescinded boil-water orders for areas affected by the Calgary watermain break. The critical repair restores safe water after days of restrictions and flooding. Read the latest updates.
Calgary water use hits 495M litres, city urges conservation
Calgary's water consumption rose to 495 million litres Saturday as the city continues urging residents to conserve following a major water-main break. Learn how you can help.
Calgary water system strained as main repairs continue
Calgary's water system is under strain again, hitting the yellow zone as crews repair a burst feeder main. Residents must urgently conserve water to maintain supply.
Calgary water consumption spikes, straining supply
Calgary's daily water consumption rose to 493 million litres, exceeding the safe threshold and putting a 'heavy strain' on the city's water infrastructure. Officials urge immediate conservation.
Calgary water use drops into 'sustainable zone'
Calgary residents achieved a major water conservation milestone, slashing usage to a sustainable 473 million litres. Discover how the community's efforts are paying off.
Quebec delays capital gains tax hike until 2026
Quebec aligns with the federal government, postponing the planned capital gains tax increase until 2026. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc's announcement brings relief to investors and businesses.
Calgary water main ruptures again, repairs to take two weeks
Calgary's Bearspaw south feeder main has ruptured for the second time in 18 months, pushing water storage into the 'red zone.' Stage 4 outdoor watering restrictions are in effect as crews work on a two-week repair. The city is expediting a permanent repla
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