Canada Floods
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Wildfires burned 18.5M hectares of land in 2023. What will happen come thaw?Wildfires leave a mark, and after a season that saw 18.5 million hectares of land burned, some experts are warning about the effects they can have in future extreme weather events.CanadaDec 23, 2023
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As spring temperatures rise, so do flood risks. Here’s how to prepareFlooding is becoming a greater hazard across Canada, according to experts, and poses a threat to more and more homeowners. As snowpacks melt, the risk of flooding can be high.CanadaApr 11, 2023
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Residents who evacuated flooded N.W.T. town Hay River allowed to returnHay River, a town in the Northwest Territories, says people were being allowed to return to their homes Sunday, four days after 3,500 were ordered to evacuate as flood waters rose.CanadaMay 16, 2022
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National flood insurance program in the works as ministers focus on prevention: BlairA new portal the government is creating will allow people to see detailed, updated flood mapping of the entire country, Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair said.CanadaMar 17, 2022
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Feds add $1.4B to fund projects in communities facing wildfire, flood risksInfrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says at least 10 per cent of the funding will go to Indigenous recipients, who she says are facing a "disproportionate impact."CanadaJul 20, 2021
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Canada’s flood costs may triple by 2030 if protections aren’t improved: reportBy 2050, the annual cost could exceed US$14 billion and affect 431,000 people, the Aqueduct Floods project of the Washington-based global think tank World Resources Institute found.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Canadians more concerned about flooding than 4 years ago: pollThe poll found that 55 per cent of Canadians are more concerned about flooding affecting their home or business today than they were four years ago.CanadaAug 6, 2019
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6 of the worst floods in Canadian historyA look at some of the worst floods in Canadian history.CanadaApr 29, 2019
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These are the health and safety risks during and after a floodContaminated water, mould and injuries are all health risks related to flooding. Here's how to stay safe.HealthApr 26, 2019
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Don’t expect a bailout if you build in a flood zone: GoodaleCanada's public safety minister Ralph Goodale says people who build in known flood zones should expect a future without taxpayer-funded bailouts.CanadaApr 11, 2019
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