Drinking Water
B.C. should include more wildfire prevention, review of tax system in next budget: committee
A committee of MLAs from the NDP and Liberal caucuses is recommending the provincial government increase wildfire and emergency investment for local communities. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: Water worries
On this week’s ‘Super Awesome Science Show,’ we’re going to explore why we should be worried about our water. Continue reading
B.C. government not sufficiently protecting province’s drinking water, auditor general says
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Carol Bellringer released a report entitled The Protection of Drinking Water: An Independent Audit on Tuesday. Continue reading
Bottled, filtered or tap: Is one water better than the other?
“I would advocate for people to consume water from the tap if safe to do so over bottled water due to the additional plastic/container waste.” Continue reading
New drinking water plant aims to ‘virtually eliminate’ boil water orders in Saint John
According to the commissioner of Saint John Water, the idea for the project was first hatched almost 20 years ago when the city completed its water strategy. Continue reading
Halifax MP announces $15M project to clean up water in Harrietsfield
Halifax MP Andy Fillmore announced a 15-million dollar project on Thursday aimed at cleaning up an area of a now defunct recycling plant. Continue reading
Nova Scotians urged to test well water after Heath Canada sets new guideline for manganese
The new guideline set by Health Canada states that the acceptable level of manganese is 0.120 milligrams per litre. Continue reading
Single zebra mussel larva found in Shoal Lake water sample
A single zebra mussel larva has been found in a water sample for the lake that serves as Winnipeg’s drinking water supply. Continue reading
After six weeks, boil water notice lifted for Prince Rupert
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The city had initially said the notice would be in place for “over a week.” Continue reading
Town of Churchill under boil water advisory
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
The Town of Churchill, Man., is under a boil water advisory due to poorly treated water entering the town’s distribution system. Continue reading