Alberta reviews Calgary water main breaks, demands documents
The Alberta government is demanding documents and launching a formal review into the series of catastrophic water main breaks that flooded Calgary in late 2025. Get the latest details.
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Calgary water restrictions may end Friday
Calgary officials announce water restrictions could be lifted by week's end as work to reconnect the repaired Bearspaw South feeder main continues. Get the latest updates.
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.
16 Avenue NW in Calgary reopens after watermain repairs
Traffic normalizes on Calgary's 16 Avenue NW as crews complete repairs on the Bearspaw South feeder main. No injuries reported. Get the latest details.
Winnipeg's Manwin Hotel destroyed in early morning fire
A massive fire tore through Winnipeg's historic Manwin Hotel on Main Street early January 14, 2026. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours as the building was declared a total loss. Read the latest.
Calgary Council Spares City Manager Duckworth After Water Crisis
Calgary city council reversed course, deciding not to fire City Manager David Duckworth following a critical report on the city's water main failures. Discover the inside story of the tense closed-door meeting.
Calgary Councillors Want Changes After Water-Main Fiasco
Calgary city councillors are calling for accountability and systemic reforms following the recent major water-main break. Learn about their demands for change.
Calgary councillors revolt over administration secrecy
New Calgary city councillors push back against administration's lack of transparency following the Bearspaw South feeder main disaster. Read about the power shift at city hall.
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.
Calgary councillors split on firings after feeder main report
Following a scathing report on Calgary's water infrastructure failures, city councillors are split on whether heads should roll. Mayor Farkas calls for accountability and support.
Calgary urges water cuts to hit 485M-litre daily target
Calgary officials urge residents to reduce water use to a 485-million-litre daily target as repairs continue on the Bearspaw South feeder main. CEMA Chief Sue Henry stresses conservation for hospitals and firefighting.
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.
Serious Water Main Break Closes Baseline at Fisher
A serious water main break has closed eastbound Baseline Road at Fisher Avenue, causing major traffic disruptions. Crews are working with no set timeline for reopening.
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's contingency plans for future water main breaks
As repair work continues on the Bearspaw South feeder main, Calgary officials detail proactive community protection measures and urge continued water conservation.
Calgary CAO Shields Staff from Stress After Pipeline Report
Calgary's top administrator, David Duckworth, offered city employees mental health support just before a critical report on water main failures was released. His performance is now under review.
Winnipeg man arrested for alleged apartment fire
A Winnipeg man faces charges after police allege he intentionally started a fire in his own apartment on January 12, 2026. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Calgary councillor calls $2M water main report an 'AI summary'
Calgary Coun. Jennifer Wyness criticizes a costly independent review of the 2024 feeder main break, urging focus on repairs first. Discover the panel's findings and the city's next steps.
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.
Calgary water consumption returns to unsustainable levels
Calgary's water use has surged back to unsustainable levels, jeopardizing reservoir recovery just days after the Bearspaw feeder main repair. Officials urge continued conservation.
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.
Calgary water use declines as crews fill feeder main
Calgary's water consumption shows a positive downward trend as crews refill the repaired Bearspaw South feeder main. Officials urge continued conservation until system is fully stabilized and tested.
Military to aid Manitoba First Nation with water issues Monday
The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy to Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba on Monday to address a critical water main break. The chief confirms urgent efforts to restore safe water.
Calgary protects neighbourhoods from future feeder main breaks
As water rationing nears its end, Calgary is proactively installing flood barriers and modifying berms to protect northwest communities from potential catastrophic failures of the aging Bearspaw South feeder main. Learn about the city's risk mitigation pl
Calgary water pipe repair continues, consumption high
Crews are slowly refilling a repaired water main in Calgary, but officials warn that high public consumption continues to strain the system. Get the latest updates on the restoration efforts.
Ex-Mayor Nenshi: 'I did not' know of water pipe risk
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi refutes claims he knew of critical water main risks flagged in 2017. The Alberta NDP leader says vital information never reached key decision-makers. Read the full story.
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.
Dawson City water main break floods historic bar in -40°C
A major water main rupture in Dawson City, Yukon, has flooded a historic bar during extreme -40°C weather. Crews are working to restore service. Read the latest on the emergency response.
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