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.
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More aid sent to Manitoba First Nation with frozen water pipes
Provincial and federal officials tour a Manitoba First Nation after a power outage led to frozen pipes. Additional workers and heaters are being deployed to address the urgent crisis.
How Edmonton built a resilient water system
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.
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.
Car slides into Mimico water, driver hospitalized
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.
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.
Water Capacity Issues Create Uncertainty for Kitchener Developers
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 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.
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.
Edmonton Journal's January 2026 Editorial Cartoons
The Edmonton Journal's editorial cartoons for January 2026, featuring Malcolm Mayes' work, kick off the year with political satire. See the Baby Trump balloon and commentary on Calgary's infrastructure.
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.
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.
FP's 2026 Outlook: Oil Prices, AI Bubble, Mortgage Renewals
Financial Post's Outlook 2026 video series forecasts higher oil prices, an AI investment frenzy, a wave of mortgage renewals, and trade challenges for Canada in the coming year.
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.
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.
Investor Guide 2026: AI and Inflation Risks Loom
Markets soared in 2025, but 2026 brings risks from frothy AI valuations and persistent inflation. BlackRock warns investors need a 'Plan B'. Read the analysis.
First Canadian Babies of 2026 Welcomed Across Country
Canada welcomed its first newborns of 2026, including a dramatic taxi birth in Calgary. Meet the inaugural arrivals and the new laws now in effect across the nation.
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