World Water Day

• North Okanagan groups mark World Water Day with beach cleanup

  Two North Okanagan groups hosted a cleanup at Kal Beach, picking up garbage left behind on the shores that may contaminate the water.

  Environment

  Mar 22
  
• UBC engineers find permanent solution for removing ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

  Water and oil repelling, forever chemicals are used in products like non-stick cookware, cosmetics and toilet paper, but when ingested, may contribute to adverse health effects.

  Science

  Mar 22
  
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• ‘We have to fix it faster’: 28 First Nations communities still under boil water advisories

  On World Water Day, more than 2 billion people around the globe are living without access to safe water, including many First Nations communities in Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 22
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• Humanity is overconsuming water at ‘vampiric’ levels, UN head warns

  The United Nations' first conference on water security in almost half a century aims to establish voluntary commitments and create "political momentum."

  Environment

  Mar 22
• Man recognized in efforts to clean up the Thames River

  Todd Sleeper is receiving the Community Conservation Award for his tireless efforts cleaning up the Thames River.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2019
• Occupation of Alton Gas site continues on World Water Day

  Mi'kmaw grandmothers, joined by about 15 supporters, held a sacred water ceremony at the site on Friday in honour of World Water Day.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2019
• Hamilton elementary school students create winning World Water Day artwork

  Students at Adelaide Hoodless Elementary School have won a new water bottle filling station in the City of Hamilton's Eco-Competition to mark World Water Day.

  Education

  Mar 22, 2019
• Rally drawing attention to lack of safe drinking water in First Nations communities on World Water Day

  Anyone is welcome to participate in the rally, which starts at 11 a.m. in Victoria Park.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2019
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• Hamilton Walks for Haiti event raises $23,000 for new wells

  In celebration of World Water Day, about 100 Hamilton children walked with buckets of water on their heads as part of the city's annual walkathon to tackle Haiti's water crisis.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2017
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• Butchart Gardens going plastic free in recognition of World Water Day

  Starting today, you will need to bring your own reusable water bottle to Victoria's famous Butchart Gardens.

  Mar 22, 2017