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Canada’s building code being modernized to address climate change

Scientists at Canada’s National Research Council will update the national building code to upgrade requirements for wind resistance and how buildings bear snow loads, create new rules for rainwater collection and make automatic backflow systems compulsory to reduce flooding risk. CBC News/The Canadian Press reports. » Read more

Winnipeg releases results from lead water quality testing program

The City of Winnipeg has released results from its 2019 lead water quality testing program. The testing program launched in August, following the introduction of new national guidelines for lead in drinking water. » Read more

Researchers combat arsenic poisoning with Saskatchewan-grown lentils

Two married scientists in unrelated areas of study are part of a Canadian team of researchers using Saskatchewan-grown lentils to help combat arsenic poisoning in humans. The Globe and Mail reports. » Read more

Tuff Drive Shoes by Wellmaster

Tuff Drive Shoes are made from quality steel tube. The boring and machining is done by our precision CNC machines. Carefully controlled induction heating ensures uniform hardness around the entire cutting edge of the shoe. Wellmaster also tests the cutting edge regularly at various points to maintain proper and consistent hardness. We dip the entire shoe in a coating to prevent corrosion and rust giving it a dark grey finish. Part number identification is also included for ease of re-ordering and each TDS drive shoe is identified as Made In Canada and Lead Free. >> Learn more

B.C. updates rules for water use in mineral exploration, mining

British Columbia has updated its rules for water use in mineral exploration and small-scale placer mining operations. » Learn more

Ground Water Canada’s 2020 truck preview

After an influx of new products hit the truck market in 2019, this model year is more of a transition year for many brands. Here we take a look at what is new, updated, and available in the pick-up truck and van market for 2020. » Learn more

Events

OGWA regional training meeting

Jan. 24, 2020
Location: Walkerton, Ont. » Learn More

Well Constructed course for Ontario Class 1-4 Well Technicians

Feb. 24-March 6, 2020
Location: Lindsay, Ont. » Learn More

Alberta Water Well Drilling Association Convention & Tradeshow

March 26-29, 2020
Location: Red Deer, Alta. » Learn More