Easter Flooding

• N.B. officials urge caution as some residents return to flood-damaged homes

  The province is also encouraging New Brunswickers to register damages to their homes, promoting the disaster financial assistance program announced on Friday.

  Environment

  May 4, 2019
  
• ‘We have to address this’: Saint John councillor calls for flood-prone roads to be raised

  New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs has already said that the province would seek federal funding to help raise flood-prone roads, a crucial piece of assistance for any infrastructure project in cash-strapped Saint John.

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
  
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• Health and safety inspection teams head to flood-affected zones in New Brunswick

  New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization says the teams will inspect electrical systems and determine if repairs are needed.

  Environment

  May 3, 2019
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• ‘As much as a disaster as the flooding’: New Brunswickers hope flood assistance process runs smoother

  An announcement on flood assistance for this year is expected from Higgs in the coming days.

  Weather

  May 2, 2019
• Officials say N.B. floodwaters will slowly recede over next 5 days 

  The RCMP has asked motorists to be patient and not take risks as the province copes with increased traffic and delays.

  Environment

  Apr 27, 2019
• Rising St. John River to close portion of Trans-Canada Highway Wednesday evening

  The provincial government says its offices in downtown Fredericton are open for essential services only, as flood levels in the capital are back at last year's levels.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2019