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Associated Press
9 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Forward Water Technologies Corp. Announces Preliminary Technology Evaluation Contract
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2025 / Forward Water Technologies Corp. ('FWTC' or the 'Company') (TSXV:FWTC) is pleased to announce that the Company has signed a contract dated June 26th, 2025 for a technology evaluation project with a Fortune 500 Europe company having global operations. The project will assess of the effectiveness of FWTC's iFO water treatment technology for treating wastewater from product manufacturing. The client is dedicated to the continuous improvement of the sustainability profiles of all their global operations. As part of that initiative, they have been striving to maximize the efficiency of their water use and reuse systems. Enlisting FWTC as a potential technology supplier, the client and FWTC will collaborate to demonstrate how FWTC's iFO treatment process can aid in furthering the best possible water re-use capabilities. FWTC will intake source-water from the client's current operations at its engineering facility in Sarnia ON and treat that water for maximum recovery. C. Howie Honeyman, CEO of FWTC says, 'our expectation is we will recover over 90% of the process water as clean water suitable for re-use. Importantly, due the nature of the in-coming process water which is not suited to other membrane treatments such as reverse osmosis, this effort will illustrate the positive impact FWTC's iFO system can have on large scale industrial processes.' About Forward Water Technologies Corp. Forward Water Technologies Corp. is a publicly traded Canadian company dedicated to saving the earth's water supply using its patented Forward Osmosis technology. The Company was founded by GreenCentre Canada, a leading technology innovation centre supported by the government of Canada. The Company's technology allows for the reduction of challenging waste streams simultaneously returning fresh water for re-use or surface release. The Company's mandate is to focus on the large-scale implementation of its technology in multiple sectors, including industrial wastewater, oil and gas, mining, agriculture and ultimately municipal water supply and re-use market sectors. In addition, the Company has initiated early-stage R&D for the treatment of food and beverage process streams. For more information, please visit For more information or interview requests, please contact: C. Howie Honeyman - Chief Executive Officer [email protected] 1-519-333-5888 Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Caution Concerning Forward Looking Information This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, 'forward-looking statements') within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as 'may', 'should', 'anticipate', 'will', 'estimates', 'believes', 'intends' 'expects' and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. FWTC cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, assumptions and expectations, many of which are beyond the control of FWTC, including those described in FWTC's disclosure documents available on SEDAR+ at The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking statements may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of FWTC. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and FWTC does not undertake to update publicly or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by securities law. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction. SOURCE: Forward Water Technologies Inc. press release
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Vacant home fire leads to arson charge in Sarnia
A Sarnia resident has been charged with arson after a fire at a vacant home on Confederation Street on July 13, 2025. (Source: Sarnia police) Sarnia police have laid an arson charge after a residential fire in the city on July 13. Around 3:30 a.m. fire and police were called to a vacant home in the 1100 block of Confederation Street. According to police, the fire caused significant damage and when first responders arrived, they could smell gas. When fire investigators determined the blaze was set on purpose, police took over the criminal investigation. Officers at the scene found evidence of a person bringing a gas can into the home just before the fire ignited. A hote plate was also plugged into a timer at the origin site of the fire. A damage estimate is still being prepared. No injuries were reported and there was no damage to nearby structures. A 49 year old of Lakeshore Road has been arrested and charged.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
AI hotline launched in Sarnia as response to homelessness concerns
A Sarnia police cruiser is seen on Friday, June 28, 2013. (Bryan Bicknell / CTV London) As an effort to respond to homelessness concerns, an AI-driven hotline has been launched in Sarnia. Sarnia Police and the city of Sarnia bylaw team launched the hotline on July 17 to allow the community to report on issues about homelessness. Issues include encampments, social disorder and other disruptive behaviours and checking on someone's well-being. To use the hotline, call 519-346-HOME. Once a report is received, it'll be assigned to the appropriate response team. The hotline is only for non-urgent matters and doesn't replace 9-1-1 emergencies. Homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges aren't crimes, but Chief Derek Davis says open drug use, indecent acts, theft and violence are detrimental to the community's safety. 'These crimes victimize residents, disrupt our small businesses, and interfere with the peace and enjoyment of our neighbourhoods,' Davis said in a statement. Officers will distribute business cards will hotline contact information. 072025 - homelessness Sarnia Business cards handed out by officers for new AI-driven hotline. (Source: Sarnia Police)
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Sarnia police launch new AI-powered homelessness hotline
The Sarnia Police Service has partnered with the city on a new hotline, answered by an AI attendant, to deal with calls related to homelessness. The attendant is programmed to direct calls to the appropriate department or service to deal with the caller's concern, said police Chief Derek Davis. The goal is to create a single point of contact that will direct people to the city's bylaw department, the police department or service providers that serve the unhoused community, depending on what's appropriate, Davis said. Right now, he said, people often send multiple emails to multiple people. "A person … can send an email to a city councillor who sends it to the chief of police who then sends it to the communication centre," he said, "so we've got a lot of intake from multi-sources." Many Sarnia residents were outraged last year when unhoused people set up an encampment in Rainbow Park. They vented their anger at Davis in a public meeting in September, complaining about open drug use, needles in school yards and people defecating in public spaces. The city dismantled the encampment in February of this year, but the individuals who had been living there are now dispersed across town, Davis said. A single place to report concerns Ontario courts have ruled that unhoused people have a right to camp on municipal property if there is no adequate and accessible alternative shelter in the city. Davis couldn't say whether the complaints the city and police service have been receiving from residents involve illegal activity. "It could be either or," he said. "I think the reality of what we're trying to solve is people have questions or concerns. "They need a single place to report them, and then we'll investigate whatever those circumstances are. It's not a guaranteed outcome of any type of response. It may be no response" AI, he said, is "not fantastic" but it's a cost-effective way to offer the service 24/7, costing in the $20,000 to $30,000 range, approximately one third the price of a staff member. "It's a computer. We expect it to not be perfect." he said. "This is for non-emergency calls, so the risk is actually low in that regard. If it doesn't work, the non-emergency lines are still there and, all the other agency lines are still available, but we're hoping this does alleviate some of the frustration from our community on some level." Davis said he expects officials to evaluate the services in the late fall or toward the end of the year to decide if they will continue it. The manager at River City Vineyard Christian Fellowship, which runs a shelter open to individuals who are not using drugs, said she believes the new phone line is "a good idea." Audrey Kelway hopes residents will use it respectfully, she said. But Kelway said the city needs more than a phone line to help solve homelessness. "I wish that there was something more to help people get off of drugs," she said. "I wish there was more [of a] rehab-type thing. ... Because, you know, a lot of people that are struggling with drug addiction, they don't want to be there."
CBC
5 days ago
- CBC
Sarnia police launch new AI-powered homelessness hotline
The Sarnia Police Service has partnered with the city on a new hotline, answered by an AI attendant, to deal with calls related to homelessness. The attendant is programmed to direct calls to the appropriate department or service to deal with the caller's concern, said police Chief Derek Davis. The goal is to create a single point of contact that will direct people to the city's bylaw department, the police department or service providers that serve the unhoused community, depending on what's appropriate, Davis said. Right now, he said, people often send multiple emails to multiple people. "A person … can send an email to a city councillor who sends it to the chief of police who then sends it to the communication centre," he said, "so we've got a lot of intake from multi-sources." Many Sarnia residents were outraged last year when unhoused people set up an encampment in Rainbow Park. They vented their anger at Davis in a public meeting in September, complaining about open drug use, needles in school yards and people defecating in public spaces. The city dismantled the encampment in February of this year, but the individuals who had been living there are now dispersed across town, Davis said. A single place to report concerns Ontario courts have ruled that unhoused people have a right to camp on municipal property if there is no adequate and accessible alternative shelter in the city. Davis couldn't say whether the complaints the city and police service have been receiving from residents involve illegal activity. "It could be either or," he said. "I think the reality of what we're trying to solve is people have questions or concerns. "They need a single place to report them, and then we'll investigate whatever those circumstances are. It's not a guaranteed outcome of any type of response. It may be no response" AI, he said, is "not fantastic" but it's a cost-effective way to offer the service 24/7, costing in the $20,000 to $30,000 range, approximately one third the price of a staff member. "It's a computer. We expect it to not be perfect." he said. "This is for non-emergency calls, so the risk is actually low in that regard. If it doesn't work, the non-emergency lines are still there and, all the other agency lines are still available, but we're hoping this does alleviate some of the frustration from our community on some level." Davis said he expects officials to evaluate the services in the late fall or toward the end of the year to decide if they will continue it. The manager at River City Vineyard Christian Fellowship, which runs a shelter open to individuals who are not using drugs, said she believes the new phone line is "a good idea." Audrey Kelway hopes residents will use it respectfully, she said. But Kelway said the city needs more than a phone line to help solve homelessness. "I wish that there was something more to help people get off of drugs," she said. "I wish there was more [of a] rehab-type thing. ... Because, you know, a lot of people that are struggling with drug addiction, they don't want to be there."
