Drinking Water
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Metro Vancouver digs water tunnel designed to withstand ‘the big one’ under Fraser RiverThe Annacis Water Supply Tunnel is one of five "key crossings" the regional district has prioritized after a review of seismic hazards in its water network.PoliticsNov 12
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MPs urged to support First Nations clean drinking water billFirst Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Canada and First Nations must work together to ensure the legislation passes before the next election.PoliticsOct 10
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First Nation near Edmonton suing federal government over right to clean drinking waterBand officials said they've reactivated the suit over proposed legislation dealing with water treatment.CanadaSep 12
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Canada ‘monitoring’ railway shutdown impact on safe drinking water: HollandCanada's railway shutdown has halted freight trains nationwide, creating a potential critical shortage of essential goods, including chlorine needed for safe drinking water.HealthAug 22
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Fluoride at twice recommended limit linked to lower IQ in kids: U.S. reportA U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children.U.S. NewsAug 22
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Kelowna residents told not to drink water after break-in due to potential contaminationAfter there was a reservoir break-in on Sunday, Aug. 19, the City of Kelowna has issued a Do Not Consume Water Notice to residents in the Clifton Road area, until further notice.ConsumerAug 19
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Water-filling station begins operating in Township of South FrontenacA new water-filling station in the community of Sydenham is expected to provide access to clean, potable and drinking water to residents of South Frontenac Township.CanadaApr 16
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Hiawatha First Nation ends 20 years of boil water advisories with new treatment plantThe water treatment plant features a centralized treatment unit, officer and garage buildings and a distribution system. Phase 1 will see 40 homes hooked up to the system.HealthOct 19, 2023
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Water advisory issued for Laval’s Ste. Dorothée, residents urged not to use or consumeHealth officials want residents to steer clear from using or ingesting it at all as harmful chemicals were detected in the water system.HealthSep 27, 2023
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Canada and Sask. to invest in drinking water, wastewater infrastructure upgradesA joint investment of more than $1.7 million dollars to support upgrades to the Danielson Provincial Park sewage lagoon and the Narrow Hills Provincial Park's water system.CanadaSep 13, 2023
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