Drinking Water

• First Nations chiefs alarmed by feds’ lack of commitment to protecting source water

  Alberta and Ontario objected to clean water legislation introduced by former prime minister Justin Trudeau that failed to pass before Parliament was prorogued last year.

  Politics

  Jan 7
  
• Saskatchewan town remains without drinking water with restoration date unknown

  Residents of Outlook, Sask. could remain without safe drinking water for several days, with an official saying it's "difficult to say" when access will return.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2025
  
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• ‘A basic human right’: Manitoba First Nation declares state of emergency over water quality

  Leaders of a First Nation in northern Manitoba say they're declaring a state of emergency over poor water quality.

  Health

  Aug 19, 2025
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• Halifax Water says boil advisory lifted ‘effective immediately’

  Halifax Water says the boil water advisory in place for the last two days, affecting more than 200,000 people, has been lifted 'effective immediately.'

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2025
• Metro Vancouver digs water tunnel designed to withstand ‘the big one’ under Fraser River

  The 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.

  Politics

  Nov 12, 2024
• MPs urged to support First Nations clean drinking water bill

  First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Canada and First Nations must work together to ensure the legislation passes before the next election.

  Politics

  Oct 10, 2024
• First Nation near Edmonton suing federal government over right to clean drinking water

  Band officials said they've reactivated the suit over proposed legislation dealing with water treatment.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2024
• Canada ‘monitoring’ railway shutdown impact on safe drinking water: Holland

  Canada's railway shutdown has halted freight trains nationwide, creating a potential critical shortage of essential goods, including chlorine needed for safe drinking water.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2024
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• Fluoride at twice recommended limit linked to lower IQ in kids: U.S. report

  A 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. News

  Aug 22, 2024
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• Kelowna residents told not to drink water after break-in due to potential contamination

  After 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.

  Consumer

  Aug 19, 2024