Drought

• Kelowna cherry farmer ‘concerned’ about city’s decision to cap local water usage

  Kelowna's utility planning manager says data shows water consumption from the city’s non-potable water system has been the highest its ever been over the last several years.

  Environment

  Apr 23
  
• Ecuador rations power, declares emergency as drought limits hydro output

  The power cuts in Ecuador come days after dry weather forced Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá to ration water as its reservoirs reached record lows.

  World

  Apr 16
  
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• Calgary announces Water Security Roadmap amidst Alberta drought conditions

  The City announced it will partner with WaterSMART Solutions to develop the Integrated Water Security Roadmap and Water Reuse Assessment Project.

  Environment

  Apr 3
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• Sask agency expects three-quarters of water reservoirs to be full this year

  Almost three quarters of Saskatchewan's reservoirs are expected to be filled for the province's water supply needs.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Drought conditions in Canada could impact natural gas producers: report

  The report by Deloitte Canada identifies potential water shortages in Western Canada as a key risk facing the oil and gas sector in 2024.

  Canada

  Apr 3
• Feasibility of proposed Eyremore dam and reservoir to be studied in southern Alberta

  Is a new dam on the Bow River the answer to southern Alberta's water woes? Those who depend on irrigation say it could help with drought but environmentalists have big concerns.

  Environment

  Mar 26
• New weir for drought-threatened Vancouver Island river still more than 2 years away

  A plan to build a new weir on the Cowichan River is now fully funded, but completion is still more than two years away provincial officials said Friday.

  Environment

  Mar 22
• Fire ban coming for Prince George, northeastern B.C.

  Effective March 28, Category 2 and Category 3 fires will be banned across the Prince George Fire Zone, a massive area that essentially covers the entirety of northeastern B.C.

  Weather

  Mar 21
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• Preliminary water allocation forecasts in southern Alberta below average

  This year is shaping up to be a dry year with irrigation boards predicting limited water allocation, something that could have major impacts on producers.

  Canada

  Mar 20
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• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19