City of Brandon monitors Assiniboine water levels after flood warning issued
The City of Brandon is monitoring water levels on the Assiniboine River after the Manitoba government issued a flood warning late last week.
Environment
Apr 15
Province issues flood warning for Assiniboine River in Western Manitoba
A quiet start to the flood season in Manitoba could soon be ramped up after the province issued a flood warning for the Assiniboine River between Shellmouth Dam and Brandon.
Trending
Apr 12
High water levels possible around Kingston with heavy rains: Cataraqui Conservation
Cataraqui Conservation says between 30 and 45 mm of rain is possible in the coming days.
Weather
Apr 9
New flood detection system warns Regina drivers when Albert St. underpass is blocked
City of Regina and SGI partner to introduce a new warning system to help drivers avoid flooding in the Albert Street underpass.
Canada
May 6
Innisfil residents warned to prepare for potential flooding from increased lake levels
The town of Innisfil is warning residents about the potential of flooding with increased rainfall in the forecast.
Weather
Apr 17
Tornadoes kill at least 2 including 1 child in Oklahoma
Dozens of reported tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the United States since Friday, with flood watches and warnings in effect Sunday.
U.S. News
Apr 28
Kenya floods: 40 dead in dam collapse after heavy rain
Heavy rains have been pounding the country since mid-March and the Meteorology Department has warned of more rainfall. The flooding already killed nearly 100 people.
World
Apr 29
Otonabee Conservation issues flood watch for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough area
Otonabee Conservation warns flooding is possible for the Kawartha Lakes from the Tri-Lakes (Buckhorn, Pigeon and Chemong) eastward to the Otonabee and Trent Rivers and Rice Lake.
Weather
Apr 15
Flood warnings and avalanche danger persist as B.C.’s warm, wet weather continues
British Columbia's River Forecast Centre issued an upgrade flood warning for the Squamish River and tributaries including the Cheakamus River on Monday.
Weather
Jan 30
Pemberton declares state of emergency, flood warnings issued for parts of B.C.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued warnings for the Squamish River and its tributaries, including the Cheakamus River, as well as the Lilloeet River near Pemberton.
Weather
Jan 30
N.B. hopes for a quiet spring with no flooding as province exits warm, dry winter
Officials responsible for monitoring flooding in New Brunswick say they expect a quiet season after a mild winter with less snow than usual in the province.
Canada
Mar 12
Smartwatches to track blood sugar? FDA has a warning about them
The caution applies to any watch or ring, regardless of brand, that claims to measure blood glucose levels in a noninvasive way, the agency said.
Health
Feb 23
Preventing water damage in Saskatoon after a heavy snowfall
With temperatures expected to get warmer after a recent dump of snow in Saskatoon, how can residents prevent against possible water damage?
Canada
Mar 8
‘Need this funding now’: B.C. MP calls for federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley
A B.C. MP in the Fraser Valley said federal help for the region regarding funds for emergency disasters is taking too long.
Environment
Mar 13
Free-roaming feathered friends (mostly) welcomed with aplomb in Manitoba town
A flood in 2011 put one tourist attraction at risk while creating a new one and the town of Souris has leaned in to being the place where wild peacocks roam free
Canada
Apr 29
A month’s worth of rainfall in 48 hours expected in some parts of Alberta
People living in southern Alberta are being warned to prepare for a significant storm that could result in 80 millimetres of rain falling in some areas.
Weather
May 6
Worried about flood damage to your home? Here’s what you can do
For those worried about flood damage to their properties, experts suggest taking action to protect against the worse effects of extreme weather events.
Canada
8 hours
California braces for flooding – again – as another wet winter storm hits
The latest in a series of wet winter storms gained strength in California early Monday, with forecasters warning of possible flooding, hail, strong winds and even brief tornadoes.
U.S. News
Feb 19
Ontario MPP says she will continue to defy keffiyeh ban at Queen’s Park
The black and white checkered scarf, typically worn in Arab cultures and often used to symbolize solidarity with Palestinians, was banned by the Speaker as a 'political' symbol.
Canada
Apr 25
What’s behind Kenya’s intense flooding as death toll climbs
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains in Kenya, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.
Weather
Apr 30
