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• ‘It’s a cry for help’: Montreal borough toys with idea of separating from city

  A Montreal borough mayor says he's frustrated with the City of Montreal for not giving more money to boroughs that deal with spring flooding.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
  
• ‘It’s like playing Russian roulette’: Pace of Chignecto Isthmus project frustrates residents

  Sackville, N.B. is extremely vulnerable to coastal flooding due to its location on the Chignecto Isthmus and some residents say they're tired of waiting for action.

  Environment

  May 5, 2023
  
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• Chignecto Isthmus communities under increasing threat of coastal flooding: experts

  Experts say a powerful storm could breach the dikes that protect the Chignecto Isthmus, which would damage some communities in the region.

  Environment

  May 4, 2023
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• N.S., N.B. urged to apply for federal cash to protect land link from rising seas

  The isthmus project is aimed at finding a way to protect the Trans-Canada Highway, the CN rail line and communications infrastructure from potential damage by major storms.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2023
• Dikes to protect N.S.-N.B. link from flooding expected to cost hundreds of millions

  A study looking at options to save the land link between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from climate-related flooding pegs costs between $189 million and just over $300 million.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2022
• Mayors pleased with flood study of Chignecto Isthmus, land connecting N.S. to N.B.

  With the threat of rising sea levels causing concern, the New Brunswick government is moving ahead with a study of the Chignecto Isthmus to try to figure out the best solution.

  Environment

  Jan 31, 2020
• How climate change is threatening to cut off Nova Scotia from mainland Canada

  The Chignecto Isthmus is described by the United Nations as one of the most vulnerable spots in North America for both the rising tide and storm surges.

  Environment

  Sep 26, 2019
• Ottawa invests $50M in flood-prevention measures in Quebec

  As part of its plan, the Canadian government is providing nearly $20 million to rebuild a dike in Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2019
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• Cleanup continues in Pierrefonds after major spring flooding

  Many of the dikes have already been taken down in Pierrefonds.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2019
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• Quick action by soldiers and municipal workers averts flooding disaster in Pierrefonds

  Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, a massive breach in a temporary dike at the end of the road sent water from the Rivière-des-Prairies gushing into streets.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019