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Nova Scotia

St. Peter’s water utility says minister’s intervention in rate hike application ‘alarming’

The St. Peter’s, Samsonville, and Area Water Utility in Richmond County is facing a significant challenge as they propose a…

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Tech

Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging

The University of Sheffield in the U.K. has developed a groundbreaking solution for fixing underground water pipes without the need…

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Politics

Despite provincial opposition, federal minister planning to table First Nations water bill

The federal government is committed to reintroducing legislation that will guarantee First Nations’ rights to clean drinking water, despite opposition…

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Canada

Wabana water upgrades a ‘dream come true’ after a decades-long boil order

After 25 years of dealing with an unhealthy municipal water system, residents of the Bell Island community of Wabana have…

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Health

Airplane bathrooms and water among dirtiest areas on flights, experts say

Flying can be a convenient way to travel, but it can also be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria.…

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Nova Scotia

Fin spotted close to Nova Scotia beach forces swimmers out of water

On Wednesday, swimmers at Queensland Beach near Halifax, Nova Scotia, were forced out of the water for two hours after…

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Canada

Calgary set to reintroduce fluoride to its water supply on Monday

After nearly four years since Calgarians voted in favor of reintroducing fluoride to their drinking water, the City of Calgary…

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Health

Spate of drownings in Quebec prompts urgent calls for water safety, vigilance

After a string of tragic drownings in Quebec this year, the Quebec Lifesaving Society is once again stressing the importance…

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Tech

Kara Pod turns air into drinking water and coffee with no plumbing required

The Kara Pod is revolutionizing the way we think about water and coffee in our homes. This sleek countertop device…

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Nova Scotia

Tenants of Halifax mobile home park set water meter precedent across Nova Scotia

Residents living in mobile home parks across Nova Scotia may soon be eligible for significant retroactive water bill payments after…

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