Military Deploys to Manitoba First Nation for Water Woes
Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are now in northern Manitoba's Pimicikamak Cree Nation, assisting the community with its persistent water issues. Read about the ongoing response.
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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.
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.
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.
Canadian Forces Deploy to Manitoba First Nation for Water Crisis
The Canadian Armed Forces are sending personnel and equipment to a northern Manitoba First Nation facing a critical infrastructure failure. Frozen pipes and sewer backups have created an emergency, prompting a military response to support the community.
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.
Calgary's Water System Failures a Warning for Canada
The repeated rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw water main reveals deep systemic issues in managing essential infrastructure. Expert panel chair Siegfried Kiefer warns of dangerously slim margins for error. A must-read for municipal leaders.
Halifax Water revises application, proposes 18.1% hike in 2026
Halifax Water has submitted a revised rate application, proposing an 18.1 per cent increase for 2026. The utility cites infrastructure needs. Learn the details and potential impact.
Water disruptions hit Alma, N.B. due to high usage
Residents of Alma, New Brunswick experienced water service disruptions on January 9, 2026, as municipal crews addressed issues caused by unusually high consumption. Learn the details and official response.
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.
More aid sent to Manitoba First Nation with frozen water pipes
Provincial and federal officials tour a Manitoba First Nation after a power outage led to frozen pipes. Additional workers and heaters are being deployed to address the urgent crisis.
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.
Car slides into Mimico water, driver hospitalized
A driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle slid off a loading dock and into the water in Toronto's Mimico area on January 8, 2026.
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.
Calgary Knew Pipe Would Blow 20 Years Before Disaster
A damning report exposes how Calgary city managers ignored warnings for over two decades, leading to the catastrophic 2024 Bearspaw water main break. Read the full investigation.
Water Capacity Issues Create Uncertainty for Kitchener Developers
Developers in Kitchener face uncertainty as water capacity concerns in the Region of Waterloo threaten future projects. Learn about the potential impacts on growth and housing.
Calgary Mayor Calls Water Main Break a Crisis Situation
Calgary's mayor has declared a crisis following a major water main break. Get the latest details on the city's response and potential impacts for residents.
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.
Review finds systemic gaps in Calgary's water system
An independent review into Calgary's catastrophic 2024 feeder main rupture reveals systemic gaps, ineffective management, and a lack of governance oversight in the city's water utility.
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.
Waterloo Region water capacity may impact development
Proposed development projects in Waterloo Region face potential delays due to concerns over water system capacity. Officials cite infrastructure limits as a key challenge for future growth.
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 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.
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