Water

• “For the past month we’ve had no hot water!” Brandon nurses complain to union

  The Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Man. was without a convenient supply of hot water for nearly a month as its water system was upgraded, causing concern from staff.

  Health

  Oct 21
  
• City of Calgary looks at more measures to help deal with drought

  The Bow River through Calgary is at far below normal levels, according to data from Alberta's river basin dashboard.

  Environment

  Oct 9
  
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• Water safe to drink in Sainte-Dorothée district as advisory lifted in Laval

  After more than two days the non-use of water advisory in Laval's Sainte-Dorothée district has been lifted. Water is once again safe to drink and use.

  Health

  Sep 29
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• Possible blue-green algae blooms found in Saskatoon, testing underway

  Residents are being warned to stay away from the Blair Nelson storm pond as testing is underway to determine if there are blue-green algae blooms in the water.

  Canada

  Sep 28
• Water advisory issued for Laval’s Ste. Dorothée, residents urged not to use or consume

  Health officials want residents to steer clear from using or ingesting it at all as harmful chemicals were detected in the water system.

  Health

  Sep 27
• What’s behind Calgary’s stinky tap water?

  Wondering why your tap water is smelly these days? City officials explain what is happening, why it's safe and how to mitigate the temporary issue.

  Environment

  Sep 25
• 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
• Interior Health reminding public about the risk of heat-related illnesses

  Signs of overheating can look like feeling unwell, headache and dizziness, and if not taken seriously, could lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

  Health

  Aug 13
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• Prince Edward County OPP credits community with helping find lost child

  Ontario Provincial Police credit public assistance in finding a lost child over the weekend at Sandbanks Provincial Park. The child was last seen in the water before being found.

  Canada

  Aug 9
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• Calls to make swimming lessons more available in Quebec after deadly year on water

  It has been a particularly deadly year on the water in Quebec, where more than a third of all drownings reported in Canada in 2023 have occurred.

  Canada

  Aug 6