Cape Breton Flooding

• CRA encourages flood-impacted Canadians to apply for taxpayer relief

  Storms on the west and east coasts of Canada have caused millions in dollars of damage to homes and critical infrastructure.

  Economy

  Nov 30, 2021
  
• N.S. communities hard hit by flooding now under new rainfall warning

  The latest rainfall warning by Environment Canada for parts of Nova Scotia calls for 30 to 50 mm of rain beginning this afternoon. 

  Weather

  Nov 29, 2021
  
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• N.S. councillor calls storm biggest rain event he’s likely seen in his lifetime

  Some areas of Cape Breton received more than 200 mm of rain from the storm as cleanup now begins in the region, along with parts of northern Nova Scotia.

  Weather

  Nov 24, 2021
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• N.S. qualifies for $2.5M in disaster funding for Cape Breton flooding

  The province says the funding comes under the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Program and that it will identify infrastructure projects to reduce the risk of flooding.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2018
• Cape Bretoners wary of flooding as heavy rain continues

  Numerous homes in the area have flooded basements and the situation could worsen.

  Environment

  May 11, 2017
• Global Halifax, New Brunswick nominated for 7 RTDNA Awards

  Global Halifax and New Brunswick have been nominated for seven Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards in the Atlantic region, including continuing coverage and best newscast.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2017
• NS waiting for disaster payments from Ottawa dating back to 2010: EMO

  Officials with Nova Scotia's Emergency Management Office say the province is still waiting for Ottawa to reimburse it for millions of dollars worth of damage caused by disasters dating back to 2010.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2017
• Sydney, N.S. Southend Community Centre to receive new home

  The Southend Community Centre in Sydney, N.S. will soon have a new home.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2017
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• N.S. government to buy 18 homes damaged in Cape Breton flood

  A total of 4,200 people in Cape Breton were affected by flooding after a massive Thanksgiving Day storm.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2016
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• Over 350 homes inspected, 38 deemed ‘uninhabitable’ following Cape Breton flood

  More than 120 homes have oil contamination, 746 have sewer contamination and 1,835 have water damage

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2016