A catastrophic failure in a critical piece of infrastructure has thrust Calgary into an unprecedented water crisis, forcing officials to declare a state of emergency and plead with over a million residents to drastically cut their consumption. The rupture of the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, a
The roar of the crowd has gone digital, and with it, the multi-billion-dollar battle to protect the sanctity of the live sports broadcast from the shadows of online piracy. The global shift to streaming has not only transformed how fans experience the game but has also opened the floodgates for
With decades of experience in energy management and electricity delivery, Christopher Hailstone is a leading expert on the intricacies of our public utilities. His work offers critical insights into the complex challenges of grid reliability, infrastructure resilience, and regulatory oversight. In
Deep beneath the town of Hancock, a silent countdown is underway for an essential piece of public infrastructure that has faithfully served residents since its construction in 1907. The town's water system, which draws its supply from Juggernaut Pond, was engineered with a projected 150-year
A city celebrated for its pristine streets and exemplary civic management is now confronting a severe public health emergency, as a widespread water contamination incident has led to a major diarrhoea outbreak and the alarming emergence of a rare neurological disorder. The crisis began in Indore's
The multi-billion-dollar question of who will pay to clean up the invisible chemical contaminants now found in nearly every corner of the nation is pitting public utilities against corporate giants in a high-stakes legal and legislative battle. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of
