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.
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Study: Avoid Tap Water on Many Planes
A new study reveals which airlines have the most 'potentially unsafe' onboard water. Experts advise passengers to stick to bottled water and use hand sanitizer.
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.
Watermain Break Leaves 30 Calgary Homes Without Water
City crews are repairing a broken watermain in Calgary's Bowness community, leaving 30 homes without water. Water wagons have been deployed to supply residents.
Waterloo Region water capacity may impact development
Proposed development projects in Waterloo Region face potential delays due to concerns over water system capacity. Officials cite infrastructure limits as a key challenge for future growth.
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 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.
Halifax Water: Watermain Breaks Spike is Seasonal
Halifax Water explains the recent increase in watermain breaks is a normal seasonal occurrence due to freezing and thawing cycles. Learn about the response efforts.
Calgary mayor pledges new water system after pipe failure
Calgary's mayor commits to a new water system following a catastrophic pipe failure on Dec. 30, 2025. Crews are working on repairs as the city plans for long-term infrastructure upgrades.
Calgary's deep freeze breaks with 13-degree warm-up Tuesday
Calgary endures one final frigid day before temperatures surge by 13 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. Get the full five-day forecast and details on the end of local boil-water advisories.
Boil-water advisories lifted near Calgary after pipe fix
Officials have rescinded boil-water orders for areas affected by the Calgary watermain break. The critical repair restores safe water after days of restrictions and flooding. Read the latest updates.
Calgary's Water Crisis: A Legacy of Past Decisions
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.
Alberta closes supervised consumption sites, Calgary next
Alberta closed two supervised drug consumption sites in 2025 and plans to close Calgary's site in 2026, shifting focus to treatment and recovery services. Read the latest.
Calgary water use hits 495M litres, city urges conservation
Calgary's water consumption rose to 495 million litres Saturday as the city continues urging residents to conserve following a major water-main break. Learn how you can help.
Calgary water system strained as main repairs continue
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.
Calgary water consumption spikes, straining supply
Calgary's daily water consumption rose to 493 million litres, exceeding the safe threshold and putting a 'heavy strain' on the city's water infrastructure. Officials urge immediate conservation.
Alberta to Close Calgary Drug Site, Emphasizes Recovery
Alberta announces closure of Calgary's Sheldon Chumir drug consumption site, pivoting $16M in funding toward recovery-focused treatment programs and new facilities. Read about the province's new path.
Calgary Water Main Break Hurts Montgomery Businesses
A major water main break in Calgary forces road closures, severely impacting Montgomery shop owners who plead they are 'open for business.' City focuses on conservation.
Calgary water use drops into 'sustainable zone'
Calgary residents achieved a major water conservation milestone, slashing usage to a sustainable 473 million litres. Discover how the community's efforts are paying off.
Calgary water main ruptures again, repairs to take two weeks
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
Calgary water main break repairs underway, cause unknown
Calgary faces urgent water repairs after a catastrophic main break. The city is working on immediate fixes and long-term solutions, but the cause remains a mystery. Stay informed.
Emergency Water Main Repair in Lower Sackville, N.S.
Halifax Water crews are responding to an emergency water main repair in Lower Sackville, impacting the Robie Street Reservoir. Residents are advised to prepare for potential service disruptions.
Best Reusable Water Bottles: 2024 Canadian Guide
Find the perfect reusable water bottle for your Canadian lifestyle. We compare Owala, Stanley, Hydro Flask, Yeti, S'well, and CamelBak based on price, features, and durability.
Calgary water main ruptures again, boil water advisory issued
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.
Calgary NYE party on despite water main rupture
Calgary's New Year's Eve celebration at Eau Claire Plaza will proceed as planned despite a major feeder main break causing Stage 4 water restrictions. Discover event details and city updates.
Calgary water main break frustrates businesses on NYE
A water main break on 16th Ave. NW in Calgary's Montgomery area on New Year's Eve 2025 forced road closures and a boil water advisory, devastating local businesses still recovering from a similar rupture less than two years prior.
Calgary Water Main Fiasco: Monitoring System Failed
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.
Water restrictions in place after Calgary main break
A major water main break in Calgary has forced neighboring municipalities Airdrie and Chestermere to impose Stage 4 water restrictions, including a full outdoor ban. Residents are urged to conserve water immediately.
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