Environmental scientists are sounding a new alarm about microplastic—tiny fragments of plastic pollution—contaminating much more of the planet than we were aware of, including the land where our food is grown. The issue of microplastics contaminating ocean environments has received … Read More
When things are done right, smaller companies grow faster than bigger ones, because it’s easier to, for example, double a company from $500 million to $1 billion than from $5 billion to $10 billion. It was no small feat for … Read More
On March 22, World Water Day marked the start of the United Nations’ International Decade (2018-2028) for Action – Water for Sustainable Development. Why should Canadians care? Read more at National Observer
LONDON, ONT. — The City of London, Ont. marked the completion of a $176-million long-term water infrastructure project in the city with a special event held earlier this month. HELP (Huron-Elgin-London Project) Clean Water is a multi-year, multi-million-dollar regional infrastructure … Read More
The report covers the present scenario (2012-2017) and the growth prospects (2018-2023) of the global Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) market. The research report includes diverse topics like total market size, key market drivers, challenges, growth opportunities, technological changes, key players etc. … Read More
The Québec government has awarded $20.5 million to the City of Montréal for green infrastructure projects in the Technopôle Angus neighbourhood. This contribution will help meet the total costs of green infrastructure, estimated at nearly $40 million, with the balance … Read More
The City of Shreveport is becoming one of the largest users of trenchless technology. That’s because, as we all know, there is a lot of work to be done on the city’s water and sewer system. “So this 160-foot linear … Read More
Re-naturalizing and flood protecting the Port Lands is a key priority for the governments of Canada, Ontario and Toronto. Building resilient infrastructure in the Port Lands will increase Toronto’s capacity to adapt to climate change impacts and unlock the potential … Read More
A new report prepared for the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association (OSWCA) has found a hodgepodge of standards among municipalities in cataloguing, inspecting and renewing underground water infrastructure. It’s a problem that exists despite provincial efforts to document water infrastructure … Read More
THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay is celebrating Canada Water Week with a free, educational event at Prince Arthur’s Landing on Sunday afternoon. This event is hosted by EarthCare Thunder Bay, coordinated by Let’s Talk Science, Confederation College, and in collaboration … Read More
Phragmites is an invasive perennial grass that can reach heights up to four metres tall and likes to grow in low lying areas with water. When invasive Phragmites is introduced to natural areas, it spreads rapidly, via rhizomes, and can … Read More
YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. — The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have announced the signing of a bilateral agreement that will provide more than $570 million over the next decade in federal funding dedicated to infrastructure projects under the Investing … Read More
