The WCOWMA-BC website features a Locate-A-Pro tab where our members are listed by the type of work they do, and the region they work in. This is an excellent resource for those looking for their services. For homeowners it is a great way to find an installer or maintenance provider; for those working in the […]

The accused’s behaviour was a \’marked and substantial departure\’ from that expected of a reasonable person By Jeremy Warning On March 1, the Court of Quebec found excavation contractor, Sylvain Fournier, guilty of manslaughter under the Criminal Code. In convicting Fournier, the court found that he had committed an “unlawful act” by not complying with

Financial Sustainability for Canadian Water Systems Canadians want affordable water services, but utilities are finding it difficult to \”balance their books\” as costs continue to rise and revenues decline. To mark World Water Day, Canadian Water Network is releasing a new report about the financial sustainability of Canada\’s water systems. Following an investigation of financial

The Government of Canada is asking technical experts who focus on drinking water to provide feedback in the consultation process for the drinking water guidance document on the use of quantitative microbial risk assessment. The Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality encourage the adoption of a multi-barrier source-to-tap approach to produce clean, safe and reliable

Theresa McCurry has been appointed by Council as the new CEO of ASTTBC, effective April 9th, 2018. “On behalf of the ASTTBC Council, I am delighted to welcome Theresa in her new role as CEO of ASTTBC,” said Trent Reid, CTech, ASTTBC President. “Her science and technology expertise combined with her proven ability to drive

Are you curious about what the BC Water & Waste Association has planned for the year ahead? Download their 2018 Strategic & Operational Plan here.

Water Canada and the Municipal Enforcement Sewer Use Group (MESUG) have partnered with Illustrator Nathan Wright and KSB Pumps (Canada) to present a fresh, new comic featuring everyone’s favourite lump of non-flushables: Fatberg. The term “fatberg” refers to the congealed lumps of grease, wet wipes, and other non-flushable items that end up in our sewer systems. More than

The elections were held at the Annual General Meeting on Friday, March 2nd. This year there was no change in the Board of Directors. The 2018 Board of Directors: Garth Millan – President Bryer Manwell – Vice-President Barry Rumsey – Secretary/Treasurer Liesbeth Glotze – Director Mike Hyde – Director