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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.

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'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.

Calgary Mayor Warns Water Crisis Could Cost Lives

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas issues a desperate plea for water conservation, warning that failure to reduce usage could compromise firefighting and lead to loss of life. The city's consumption remains dangerously high.

Calgary's Water Crisis: A Legacy of Past Decisions

Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in 18 months exposes a complex crisis rooted in historical infrastructure choices. Discover why finding someone to blame is more complicated than it seems.

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.

32 watermain leaks repaired in Ottawa over Christmas

City of Ottawa crews responded to 32 watermain leaks and breaks during the Christmas holidays. A major leak on Fanshaw Avenue is being repaired. Learn how the city manages winter infrastructure emergencies.

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