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Meet the ‘gummy squirrel’ and thousands of other newly discovered deep-sea species – in pictures
The Guardian
A trove of biodiversity has been catalogued by scientists in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a vast area of the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and Mexico, which has been targeted by deep-sea mining companies keen to exploit its mineral wealth. Click here to continue reading
Compare and Contrast: Ancient books in northern Italy frozen to salvage them from flood damage
The Guardian
Ancient books and manuscripts, some dating back to the 16th century, that have been affected by devastating floods in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna are being stored in freezers in an effort to salvage them. Click here to continue reading
Castlegar, B.C. to initiate Liquid Waste Management Plan
Water Canada
The City of Castlegar is initiating a Liquid Waste Management Plan and is seeking community involvement. Liquid waste includes both sanitary sewage and stormwater. Proper management of the City’s liquid waste relies on built physical infrastructure to convey and treat it, and guidance from well-thought-out plans, policies, commitments, and budgets to ensure a broad range of impacts are considered as the City grows and changes. Click here to continue reading
Infrastructure funding supports water and wastewater system upgrades for Sioux Valley Dakota Nation
Water Canada
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Chief Jennifer Bone and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, marked a historic investment in a new water treatment plant to meet the community’s water infrastructure needs. Through the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund, the Government of Canada has provided total of $12 million to Sioux Valley Dakota Nation. Click here to continue reading
Spring flood risks highlight lack of insurance for Canadian homeowners: experts
CTV News
As the spring season brings higher flood risk to Canadians, as seen in British Columbia recently, experts say many homeowners remain without adequate insurance to cover extreme weather’s damage to their homes. Click here to continue reading
El Niño is on our doorstep, but not all are created equal. So what does it mean for Canada?
CBC News
A global weather phenomenon is coming. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an El Niño within the next few months, with a 90 per cent chance that it will carry on into the northern hemisphere winter. Click here to continue reading
‘Here we are again’: Flood warning returns for Klondike River, evacuation underway
CBC News
A tactical evacuation is underway once again in the Rock Creek area near Dawson City, Yukon, as the Klondike River continues to run dangerously high. Officials have issued another flood warning for the area, a little more than a week after an earlier warning was downgraded to a flood watch. Click here to continue reading
Water damage behind sinkhole in southeast Calgary, councillor says
CBC News
Water damage is to blame for a massive sinkhole that opened in the southeast neighbourhood of Cranston Tuesday, the area city councillor says. Ward 12 Coun. Evan Spencer told CBC Wednesday that according to an email from officials, a drain valve had broken in a park near where the sinkhole formed. Click here to continue reading
How is the Canadian water sector evolving?
Water Canada
Water continues to be a significant issue in Canada. Challenges with water quality, infrastructure, and resources impact many communities across the country on an annual basis. Three of WSP Canada’s leading water experts share their thoughts on the solutions for the water issues impacting communities now, and the discussions that should be taking place about the water issues forecasted across the next decade. Click here to continue reading
Canada Water Agency: Keeping our waters clean, now and into the future
Water Canada
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has highlighted another step forward with the Budget 2023 investment to protect Canada’s freshwater supply by establishing a new Canada Water Agency. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Canada Water Agency will work with provinces, territories, Indigenous Peoples, local authorities, scientists, and other partners to find the best ways to keep our water safe, clean, and well-managed for everyone. Click here to continue reading