Basement Flooding

• Winnipeggers prepare their homes for major spring melt

  On Tuesday, temperatures in the city are expected to hit the high teens. Homeowners around the city are making preparations for the coming spring melt.

  Environment

  Apr 6, 2023
  
• Homeowners grapple with burst pipes as cold wreaks havoc on Lower Mainland

  Back-to-back winter storms in B.C. have caused more nightmares for homeowners as they grapple with leaking pipes and scramble to book plumbing services over the holiday weekend.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2022
  
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• More than 50 basements flooded in Welland, resident ‘frustrated’ by city’s response

  A woman in Welland says her basement, and a number of others in her neighbourhood, were flooded after a day of heavy rain.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2021
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• Study indicates Canadian cities not doing enough to lower flood risk, earn ‘C+’ grade

  Flooding is the most expensive extreme weather risk in Canada, followed by fire, according to the study's co-author.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2021
• How to prevent basement flooding after a heavy rainfall

  A number of Winnipeg home renovation companies we're busy the following day, responding to numerous calls around the city.

  Weather

  Jul 10, 2019
• Experts encourage proactive approach to limit damage from basement flooding

  One property restoration expert says people should be aware of what's in their basement, and keep sentimental valuables off the floor and out of risk.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2018
• Molson Street residents seek answers after basements flood

  The water poured in Wednesday evening after a downpour drenched parts of Montreal, including Rosemont-la-Petite-Patrie where he owns an apartment building.

  Canada

  Sep 28, 2017
• Heavy rain causes flooding of many Kingston properties

  The recent heavy rainfall in the region has put a damper on the spirits of many Kingstonians as they struggle to dry things out.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2017
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• Fredericton renter concerned over proper basement clean up following spring flooding

  A Fredericton home renter is concerned about health risks that could arise from basement flooding if clean-up isn't properly executed.

  Health

  Jun 6, 2017
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• City of London grant aims to help more homeowners avoid flooded basements

  London is looking to beef up a grant program to protect basements in homes built before 1985 where the city pays the majority of the cost to install a backwater valve or sump pump.

  Politics

  May 5, 2017