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.
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Calgary CAO Shields Staff from Stress After Pipeline Report
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 councillor calls $2M water main report an 'AI summary'
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.
Calgary Water Break Prompts Calls for System Rethink
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 water consumption returns to unsustainable levels
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.
Saskatoon's Water Strategy Avoids Major Infrastructure Breaks
Saskatoon's proactive water main monitoring and simpler system structure shield it from catastrophic breaks like Calgary's 2024 event. Learn how the city manages its 118 km of critical pipes.
Calgary water use declines as crews fill feeder main
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.
Military to aid Manitoba First Nation with water issues Monday
The Canadian Armed Forces will deploy to Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba on Monday to address a critical water main break. The chief confirms urgent efforts to restore safe water.
Calgary protects neighbourhoods from future feeder main breaks
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
Vancouver's Broadway Block Closing for 4 Months
A key block of Broadway in Vancouver will close to traffic for four months starting January 26, 2026, for major infrastructure work. Plan your commute now.
Calgary water pipe repair continues, consumption high
Crews are slowly refilling a repaired water main in Calgary, but officials warn that high public consumption continues to strain the system. Get the latest updates on the restoration efforts.
Ex-Mayor Nenshi: 'I did not' know of water pipe risk
Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi refutes claims he knew of critical water main risks flagged in 2017. The Alberta NDP leader says vital information never reached key decision-makers. Read the full story.
Report Blames Calgary's Water Crisis on City Hall Failures
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.
Dawson City water main break floods historic bar in -40°C
A major water main rupture in Dawson City, Yukon, has flooded a historic bar during extreme -40°C weather. Crews are working to restore service. Read the latest on the emergency response.
Calgary's Water System Failures a Warning for Canada
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 water restrictions continue, residents react
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.
Calgarians urged to reduce toilet flushes amid water crisis
Calgary faces a critical water shortage. Officials urge residents to commit to three fewer toilet flushes daily as crews repair a major water main break. Learn how the city is coping.
South Edmonton Street Closed for Water Main Repair
A water main break near a railway crossing has closed 99 Street between 60 and 62 Avenue in south Edmonton. Epcor expects repairs to last until Saturday.
Calgary water main repair finished, supply alert persists
Repair work on a major Calgary water main break from December 2025 is now complete, but the city remains under a water supply alert. Get the latest details on the situation and ongoing precautions.
Calgary's Water Main Report Calls for Urgent Reforms
An independent review of Calgary's catastrophic water main break demands sweeping reforms. City council receives a flood of new information on the state of disrepair. Read the full report details.
Calgary Knew Pipe Would Blow 20 Years Before Disaster
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.
Calgary Mayor Calls Water Main Break a Crisis Situation
Calgary's mayor has declared a crisis following a major water main break. Get the latest details on the city's response and potential impacts for residents.
Review finds systemic gaps in Calgary's water system
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 Warns Water Crisis Could Cost Lives
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.
Calgary outlines business relief after water main break
City officials propose financial relief measures for Calgary businesses impacted by the December 2025 water main rupture. Learn about the potential support and ongoing recovery efforts.
Farkas Calls Meeting on Bearspaw Feeder Main Report
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.
Calgary Mayor Farkas pressed to release water pipe report
Calgarians demand transparency as Mayor Jeromy Farkas receives a report on the catastrophic water main failures. A council battle brews over the public release date.
Edmonton water main break disrupts 200+ suites for 5 days
A major water main break in south Edmonton has left over 200 residential suites without running water for five days. Residents face significant inconvenience as repairs continue.
Farkas: Calgary's Water Pipe a 'Ticking Time Bomb'
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.
Vancouver's French Table to close after 40 years
After four decades, Chef Hervé Martin is retiring and closing The French Table on Main Street. Discover the legacy of this iconic Vancouver bistro and its final service date.
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