Water Restrictions

• shishalh First Nation pitches new reservoir amid Sunshine Coast drought

  The nation has secured the backing of local governments, but still needs a funding commitment from senior levels of government to move forward.

  Environment

  Sep 15
  
• Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid drought

  Earlier this month, the District of Tofino warned that water levels in its reservoirs had hit historic lows and it may need to implement its most extreme level of restrictions.

  Environment

  Sep 14
  
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• The grass that’s greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been painted

  B.C. is experiencing what the province calls a severe and unprecedented drought, with 29 of its 34 water basins at drought level 4 or 5, with level 5 being the worst level.

  Environment

  Aug 29
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• City of Lethbridge asking residents to conserve water

  The city is asking for voluntary action from residents to help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.

  Environment

  Aug 17
• 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
• Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 2 water restrictions for 1st time since 2015

  Under the restrictions, you won't be allowed to water lawns, fill decorative fountains or water features, or wash impermeable surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.

  Environment

  Jul 28
• City of Calgary reduces water use due to drought conditions

  Calgary has turned the dial up on drought conditions from normal to dry and warn if drought conditions persist, they may implement mandatory outdoor water restrictions.

  Weather

  Jul 27
• ‘Not normal’: B.C. farmers, crops, livestock feeling the impacts of drought

  As of Thursday, four of the province's 34 water basins were in Level 5 drought conditions: Fort Nelson, the Bulkley Valley, West Vancouver Island and East Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jul 15
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• Dry weather leads to low water levels near Edmonton, residents asked to conserve

  Due to hot, dry weather and high demand, the Alberta city of St. Albert said the three reservoirs used by the community are nearing critical levels, prompting water-use warnings.

  Environment

  Jun 12
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• Non-essential water use banned in Canmore and area until at least Monday

  EPCOR is advising all residents in Canmore, Alta., to stop doing laundry, watering lawns, washing cars, sidewalks or driveways, or filling hot tubs and pools until at least Monday.

  Environment

  Jun 9