Wastewater

• Experts weigh in on Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 situation

  Experts in Saskatchewan are warning the public that COVID-19 is far from over. Summer months may bring with them a break from the virus, but another wave is expected next fall.

  Health

  Jun 28
  
• Three levels of government invest $36 million in Fredericton wastewater facility

  Liberal MP Jenica Atwin, provincial Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Jill Green and Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers announced the funding on Tuesday.

  Environment

  Jun 28
  
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• Funding secured for new Fredericton performing arts centre

  Funding for the project has been approved, but it will cost $13 million more than originally forecast in 2019 due to inflation.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• Sask. COVID-19 wastewater numbers show transmission rates ‘fairly low’

  In Saskatoon wastewater, the viral RNA load has decreased by 56.3 per cent in the reporting period up to June 15 compared with the weekly average of the previous week.

  Health

  Jun 20
• COVID-19 up in wastewater of three Saskatchewan cities

  North Battleford experienced the biggest increase from last week and saw the viral RNA load increase by 161.9 per cent from the week prior.

  Canada

  May 23
• COVID-19: Wastewater levels up in Saskatoon but down in Prince Albert, North Battleford

  Despite two successive weeks of decline, researchers say the latest wastewater testing shows an increase in COVID-19 viral load in Saskatoon.

  Health

  May 9
• COVID-19: Wastewater numbers in Saskatoon continue to decline

  However, increases in the amount of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been reported in Prince Albert and North Battleford.

  Health

  May 5
• COVID-19 wastewater numbers skyrocket in Saskatoon by almost 750%

  A USask toxicologist who tracks the COVID-19 wastewater numbers says the increase is likely a symptom of people letting their guard down.

  Canada

  Apr 11
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• How people in N.B. are sharing COVID-19 data on their own

  Groups like Protect our Province New Brunswick aim to provide information about COVID-19 while providing mutual aid and connecting people with resources.

  Health

  Apr 6
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• Fired contractor takes Metro Vancouver to court over troubled sewage plant

  The regional district pulled the plug on its contract with Acciona in October, citing a cost escalation from $500 million to $1 billion and construction delays.

  Canada

  Mar 31