Waterloo Region water worries scaring away investors
Local business leaders warn that water security issues in Waterloo Region are creating uncertainty and driving potential investors to other markets. Learn about the economic impact.
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Military aid arrives at Manitoba First Nation with water issues
Canadian Armed Forces members are assessing damage from a prolonged power outage in a northern Manitoba First Nation, escalating the response to the community's water crisis. Learn about the ongoing situation.
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.
Low Lake St. Clair water levels worry Belle River homeowners
Record-low water levels on Lake St. Clair near Belle River, Ont., are causing significant concern for waterfront property owners. Experts point to climate patterns and evaporation. Learn more about the local impact.
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Lake Simcoe Rescue Boat: Ice Water Training Revealed
A rescue boat spotted on Lake Simcoe was part of a planned ice water rescue training exercise. Learn the details of this crucial safety drill.
No Timeline to Fix Kashechewan's Water Emergency
Kashechewan First Nation faces a dire humanitarian water crisis with no repair timeline. A sewage backup forced an evacuation, now halted by weather. Leaders demand urgent, long-term government action.
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.
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.
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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Iran's Water Crisis Fuels Unrest, Threatening Regime
Iran's regime faces existential threats from water scarcity, economic collapse, and public rage, mirroring the 1979 revolution. Analysis of corruption and mismanagement.
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.
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.
Kashechewan First Nation to evacuate after water failures
Kashechewan First Nation on the James Bay Coast declares a state of emergency and plans to evacuate all residents following critical water infrastructure failures. Read about the crisis and response.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Gravel pit expansion near Cochrane endangers Bow River
Opponents appeal Alberta's approval of Burnco's Cochrane gravel pit expansion, citing risk of heavy metal leaching into the Bow River. A critical Environmental Appeal Board hearing is scheduled for March.
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.
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.
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Edmonton water main break disrupts 200+ suites for 5 days
A major water main break in south Edmonton has left over 200 residential suites without running water for five days. Residents face significant inconvenience as repairs continue.
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