Flash Flooding

• Why a flood damage grant N.S. businesses applied for doesn’t actually exist

  Businesses that suffered damage earlier this year during a historic flood were surprised to learn that a $2,500 provincial grant they applied for doesn't actually exist.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
  
• Nova Scotia medical examiner says too early to decide on probe into July flood deaths

  Numerous potential areas of improvement in emergency response have been raised by the parents of one of the six-year-old victims, as they have called for an independent inquiry.

  Environment

  Oct 6, 2023
  
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• Nova Scotia floods caused $170M in insured damages, estimate shows

  Severe thunderstorms in July dumped more than 250 millimetres of rain on the hardest hit parts of the province, causing damage and killing four people.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
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• Temporary bridge on main road to Peggy’s Cove opens to traffic

  Nova Scotia's Department of Public Works announced on Friday that crews have opened a temporary bridge to allow drivers to reach Peggy's Cove through Route 333 in Blind Bay.

  Traffic

  Aug 18, 2023
• ‘We don’t even exist’: Homeowners impacted by N.S. floods couldn’t get insurance answers

  An elderly couple impacted by the Nova Scotia flash floods say they were unable to get a straight answer from their insurance company about what's covered and what's not.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2023
• Freeland says Ottawa to ‘work harder’ to provide relief to victims of N.S. flooding

  The bills for damaged provincial infrastructure are going to be massive, provincial cabinet ministers said Thursday.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2023
• State of emergency lifted early in N.S. following devastating floods

  A state of emergency can remain in effect for 14 days or until it is no longer required. Nova Scotia received up to 250 millimetres of rain this weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
• Tales emerge of N.S. flood rescues, as towns grieve losses but grateful for heroism

  Acts of heroism are a source of consolation as Nova Scotia grieves the loss of two children and a 52-year-old man who died during the weekend flooding.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
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• ‘An entire province praying’ for safe return of 4 missing people from floods: N.S. premier

  The Nova Scotia government has also declared a provincewide state of emergency. It will remain in effect until Aug. 5 as residents recover from torrential rains and flooding.

  Weather

  Jul 23, 2023
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• 4 people missing, dozens displaced from devastating flooding across N.S.

  Heavy rains have resulted in hazardous driving conditions as vehicles have been abandoned on flooded highways and roads throughout the Halifax area and across Nova Scotia.

  Weather

  Jul 22, 2023