The federal minister for public safety and emergency protection confirmed Thursday evening the Government of Canada is sending help, “including support from the Canadian Armed Forces.” Continue reading →

Everyone from community volunteers to federal officials and Canadian Armed Forces are pitching in to help – even federal fisheries officers are aiding evacuation efforts in Fredericton, Quispamsis and St. George. Continue reading →

Authorities in Quebec are expecting water levels to peak Wednesday. Continue reading →

So far, the government has committed almost $792.7 million for 18 projects, all aimed at dealing with flooding, although none are in Quebec or New Brunswick. Continue reading →

Parks Canada is calling the recovery of three world-class climbers from Banff National Park treacherous and complex, involving a helicopter, a search dog and 28 people. Continue reading →

Strong storms were still roaring across the South on Friday, after killing two Mississippi drivers and a woman in Alabama and leaving more than 100,000 people without power across Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Continue reading →

Texas residents braced for severe thunderstorms — with the threat of “baseball-sized” hail — by covering their vehicles with pretty much anything they could find. Continue reading →

Severe flooding could hit several Quebec towns this weekend. Continue reading →

Three children were among those killed in the storms. Continue reading →

An 8-year-old and a 3-year-old died when strong winds toppled a tree onto the back of their family’s car, authorities said. Continue reading →

Even if you live in a country like Canada, where the life expectancy impact is more muted than in countries like China, there are still risks. Continue reading →