Calgary's contingency plans for future water main breaks
As repair work continues on the Bearspaw South feeder main, Calgary officials detail proactive community protection measures and urge continued water conservation.
As repair work continues on the Bearspaw South feeder main, Calgary officials detail proactive community protection measures and urge continued water conservation.
Calgary's top administrator, David Duckworth, offered city employees mental health support just before a critical report on water main failures was released. His performance is now under review.
Calgary Coun. Jennifer Wyness criticizes a costly independent review of the 2024 feeder main break, urging focus on repairs first. Discover the panel's findings and the city's next steps.
Following the Bearspaw water main rupture, Calgarians urge a review of non-potable water use and critique provincial oversight. A reader's letter highlights a pivotal moment for change.
Calgary's water use has surged back to unsustainable levels, jeopardizing reservoir recovery just days after the Bearspaw feeder main repair. Officials urge continued conservation.
Calgary's water consumption shows a positive downward trend as crews refill the repaired Bearspaw South feeder main. Officials urge continued conservation until system is fully stabilized and tested.
As water rationing nears its end, Calgary is proactively installing flood barriers and modifying berms to protect northwest communities from potential catastrophic failures of the aging Bearspaw South feeder main. Learn about the city's risk mitigation pl
A damning report reveals how Calgary's 'consensus' culture stalled critical water projects for years, leading to the 2024 Bearspaw main break and current restrictions. Read the full investigation.
The repeated rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw water main reveals deep systemic issues in managing essential infrastructure. Expert panel chair Siegfried Kiefer warns of dangerously slim margins for error. A must-read for municipal leaders.
Calgary residents express mixed feelings as mandatory water conservation measures remain in effect. The city's water system is still under strain while crews work to repair a critical feeder main.
A damning report exposes how Calgary city managers ignored warnings for over two decades, leading to the catastrophic 2024 Bearspaw water main break. Read the full investigation.
An independent review into Calgary's catastrophic 2024 feeder main rupture reveals systemic gaps, ineffective management, and a lack of governance oversight in the city's water utility.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas issues a desperate plea for water conservation, warning that failure to reduce usage could compromise firefighting and lead to loss of life. The city's consumption remains dangerously high.
Ottawa's O-Train Lines 2 and 4 have completed their first year of operation, marking a milestone for the city's transit expansion. Discover the impact and future of the service.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas has called a special council meeting for Wednesday to discuss the independent Kiefer report on Calgary's 2024 water main failure. Get the latest details.
St. Thomas Fire Department and community mark 25 years since Captain Dennis Redman died in the line of duty on January 5, 2001. We always remember.
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas issues a dire warning about the city's failing Bearspaw water main, calling it a 'mortal risk' that requires urgent, long-term action. Learn the facts.
Beloved Canadian comedian Colin Mochrie has postponed upcoming performances to undergo emergency surgery. Get the latest details on his health and show rescheduling.
Calgary's second catastrophic water main break in 18 months exposes a complex crisis rooted in historical infrastructure choices. Discover why finding someone to blame is more complicated than it seems.
Saud Abbasi, owner of Pizza Bae in Montgomery, helped families escape a devastating water main flood on Dec. 30, 2025. Now, his new business faces closure due to water restrictions and lost revenue. Discover his story and the impact on local shops.
Calgary's water system is under strain again, hitting the yellow zone as crews repair a burst feeder main. Residents must urgently conserve water to maintain supply.
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard from a cruise ship near Cuba. Details on the extensive search efforts and the ship's itinerary.
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 77-year-old passenger who went overboard from the Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam. The incident occurred on January 2, 2026.
The Edmonton Oilers are set to debut a new, young forward line featuring call-ups Ike Howard and Quinn Hutson with Matt Savoie moving to centre. Get the latest on this exciting roster shake-up.
The Edmonton Oilers unveil a new 'Kid Line' featuring prospects Ike Howard, Quinn Hutson, and Matt Savoie for Saturday's game. Get the latest on the young trio's stats and the team's lineup changes.
Calgary's Bearspaw south feeder main has ruptured for the second time in 18 months, pushing water storage into the 'red zone.' Stage 4 outdoor watering restrictions are in effect as crews work on a two-week repair. The city is expediting a permanent repla
A second rupture of Calgary's critical Bearspaw south feeder main has led to a boil water advisory for three communities and citywide Stage 4 water restrictions. Get the latest details and safety instructions.
A catastrophic water main break in Calgary exposes a useless monitoring system. Mayor Farkas promises heads will roll as the city faces another water crisis. Read the full investigation.
A second catastrophic failure of Calgary's critical Bearspaw south feeder main has caused flooding, road closures, and triggered Stage 4 water restrictions. Officials confirm no warning signs preceded the rupture.
A major water main break near 16th Ave & Sarcee Trail has flooded streets, stranded motorists, and triggered city-wide Stage 4 water restrictions and localized boil water advisories for NW Calgary.