Bracebridge Flooding

• Bracebridge establishing flood relief committee to assist in distributing donations

  Bracebridge was under a state of emergency due to flooding from the end of April until mid-May.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2019
  
• The worst of the Muskoka floods is over, but residents still grapple with the aftermath

  Residents in Muskoka continue to deal with the aftermath of floods, which experts say could last for months.

  Environment

  May 29, 2019
  
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• Ontario cottage country continues flood recovery efforts ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

  Several Muskoka municipalities that grappled with flooding emergencies over the past few weeks are continuing their recovery efforts as cottagers flock to the district for the Victoria Day long weekend.

  Environment

  May 17, 2019
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• Simcoe Muskoka health unit lifts drinking water advisory

  The health unit is recommending that after water levels decline, all residents with private water supplies assess their wells and surface water intake.

  Health

  May 16, 2019
• Navigation restrictions lifted for Muskoka

  People are now able to travel on Lake Muskoka, the Moon River and the north and south branches of the Muskoka River due to improved safety conditions.

  Environment

  May 15, 2019
• Ontario’s disaster recovery program activated for Muskoka Lakes

  On Tuesday, the Ontario government activated its program that will provide financial assistance to those affected by flooding in Muskoka Lakes.

  May 14, 2019
• Bracebridge lifts flooding state of emergency

  Bracebridge lifted its state of emergency Monday morning as the town continues its recovery from historic flooding that started at the end of April.

  Environment

  May 13, 2019
• Simcoe Muskoka health unit warns used sandbags could be contaminated

  According to the health unit, sandbags may be contaminated with oil-based or fuel products, hazardous chemicals, salt, sewage or septic waste.

  Environment

  May 9, 2019
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• Justin Trudeau thanks community for helping tackle floods in Bracebridge

  PM Trudeau thanked emergency responders, civic leaders and volunteers for helping deal with the heavy flooding in Bracebridge.

  Canada

  May 9, 2019
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• Water levels declining but flooding remains in Muskoka

  "If we continue where we're going, we're going to be in OK shape, but if things change then we're going to be in trouble," Muskoka Lakes Mayor Phil Harding said.

  Environment

  May 6, 2019