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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Halifax Water has submitted a revised rate application, proposing an 18.1 per cent increase for 2026. The utility cites infrastructure needs. Learn the details and potential impact.
Residents of Alma, New Brunswick experienced water service disruptions on January 9, 2026, as municipal crews addressed issues caused by unusually high consumption. Learn the details and official response.
Calgary's water consumption hit 508 million litres on Jan. 8, marking five days of unsustainable levels as crews work to bring a critical watermain back into service. Learn the latest on the repair efforts.
Residents of Pimicikamak Cree Nation face ongoing water insecurity after power outages. While help is promised, the community remains under a boil water advisory, highlighting critical infrastructure needs.
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.
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.
While many Canadian cities face water infrastructure crises, Edmonton's decades of disciplined investment keep its water loss rate at just 5%. Learn how a utility-focused funding model creates sustainability.
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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.
A driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle slid off a loading dock and into the water in Toronto's Mimico area on January 8, 2026.
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.
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.
Developers in Kitchener face uncertainty as water capacity concerns in the Region of Waterloo threaten future projects. Learn about the potential impacts on growth and housing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.