The annual OCWA Technology Showcase and Fundraising Dinner for GlobalMedic will take place December 3 and 4 at the Hilton Toronto Airport. Program information and registration coming soon to www.ocwa.com/technology_showcase. Please bookmark!
Industry News
New Elements of the Ontario Clean Water Act Has Some Politicians Worried
New elements of the Ontario Clean Water Act that took effect Jan. 1, say politicians are responsible for the systems they oversee. Read More (courtesy Owen Sound Sun Times)
Ottawa Appoints Former Politicians to International Joint Commission
The federal government has appointed two former Conservative politicians to fill vacancies at the International Joint Commission, a key bilateral institution that oversees water that Canada shares with the United States.
Condition Assessment Offers Long-Term Savings for Municipalities
Aging water infrastructure can turn into major issue
Municipalities across North America are faced with aging water infrastructures that, if not managed properly, may turn into major political, financial, and economic issues. Although municipalities understand the predicament, the water infrastructure has taken the back seat to other, more pressing services and social issues. Read More
Young Innovators Challenged at SCInnovation Day
OCWA participates in inaugural MaRS Centre event
Students working on their challenges during SCInnovation Day
OCWA was pleased to participate at the first ever SCInnovation Day, June 11 at the MaRS Centre. SCInnovation is a unique event that targets high school students and encourages them to pursue careers in science and technology. Read More
OCWA in the Community
OCWA's A Prescription for Clean Water Launches in Northern Ontario
Local operations team holds take-back event at Temiskaming Green Expo
Staff from Northeast Ontario pose with local pharmacist during OCWA's pharmaceutical take-back event at the inaugural Temiskaming Green Expo held on June 8
OCWA Golf Tournament Raises Over $3,500 for GlobalMedic
OCWA South Peel Staff take a break at Lakeview Golf Course during a tournament that raised $3,865 in support of OCWA's "Drop in the Bucket" campaign for GlobalMedic
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