Water Fountains

• Vancouver to switch off non-recirculating decorative fountains amid water restrictions

  Vancouver's city council and park board voted this spring to reactivate five dormant fountains that don't recirculate water, with an exemption from the city's water use bylaws.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• No changes in the works for drinking fountains at Mosaic Stadium

  The scorching hot temperatures at the Saskatchewan Roughriders game on Saturday led to a high demand for water.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2017
  
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• 2 people taken to hospital for heat exhaustion at Riders game

  On the hottest Rider game day this year, EMS said they responded to 21 calls for help with heat-related issues.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2017
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• What’s with the water fountains? Edmonton caps fountains over water quality concerns

  The city has capped off 20 of Edmonton's 78 water fountains this summer. According to a city spokesperson, the reason for fountains going dry is concern about the safety of the water.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2016
• Calgary’s fire hydrant fountain project earns international attention

  The city of Calgary is featuring a creative art project with a purpose –portable water fountains that quench your thirst, and deliver a message.

  Canada

  May 15, 2015
• Plateau hydrants to be used as water fountains

  The Plateau Mont-Royal has just unveiled a new pilot project that uses fire hydrants to provide potable drinking water.

  Jul 15, 2014