Sep 11, 2020
Indigenous activist Autumn Peltier features in stunning short documentary film 'The Water Walker'
"Water truly has no flag and it has no borders. We must join forces."
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Aug 21, 2020
Public-private partnerships de-democratize water
Doreen Nicoll
As part of the economic recovery from COVID, the federal Liberal government will likely rely on the Canada Infrastructure Bank and its mandate to form P3 agreements to minimize municipal debt.
Aug 6, 2020
Mapleton rejects private sector takeover of local water resources
In a major win for public ownership of local water resources, the Township of Mapleton has decided to terminate the public-private partnership.
Mar 22, 2020
World Water Day 2020: taking a watershed approach to climate change
Beth Lorimer
The theme of this year's World Water Day explores how climate change and water are inextricably linked.
Nov 4, 2019
'All Eyes on Nestlé' campaign draws attention to the commodification of water
Doreen Nicoll
Activists from around the world are joining an Ontario community's fight against Nestlé and the commodification of water.
Oct 2, 2019
Oceans warming faster than scientists predicted
David Suzuki
Three of the most serious impacts of climate breakdown on the ocean -- acidification, heating, and deoxygenation -- have been present in every mass extinction in Earth's history. Why aren't we acting?
Jul 30, 2019
Attawapiskat water crisis continues despite urgent calls from community
Vi Bui
Three weeks after Attawapiskat declared a state of emergency over its water quality, there are no signs of concrete actions from the federal government to address the community's water crisis.
Jul 24, 2019
Water is for life, not profit
Doreen Nicoll
A large proportion of Ontario voters agree that permits to take water for for-profit bottling should be phased out over the next two years.
Jul 23, 2019
Quarry industry threatening quality of life and water safety in Rockwood and Milton
Doreen Nicoll
James Dick Construction plans to blast below the water table in two quarries and that could allow contaminated surface water to infect municipal and private wells.
Jun 5, 2019
Canada has many reasons to celebrate World Oceans Day
David Suzuki
The push for greater ocean protection marks a growing shift in our perception of the seas, from a resource storehouse and dumping ground for wastes to a source of life.
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