Flood Damage

• Ontario home insurance rates ‘snowballing,’ and flood claims partly to blame: group

  A new report by Rates.ca shows a single claim of flood damage could increase home insurance premiums by 19 per cent, but you could face more costs without any coverage at all.

  Consumer

  Oct 1, 2025
  
• North Okanagan communities to safeguard against flood devastation

  The critical infrastructure project will see the Vernon Creek crossing on 43rd Street replaced with a clear span bridge.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2024
  
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• Flood damage forces temporary closure of Salmon Arm blood lab

  According to Interior Health, the facility will be closed Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5, to allow crews to continue repair and restoration work.

  Health

  Mar 4, 2024
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• Home insurers aiming for ‘climate risk’ rating system to deal with extreme weather events

  Homeowners in Canada may be forced to 'absorb' more of the cost of flooding and other catastrophic climate-fueled extreme weather events.

  Weather

  Oct 3, 2023
• Nova Scotia minister won’t commit to buying out homes ravaged by July flooding

  Some residents on Union Street in Bedford, N.S., have said they hope the province will buy and demolish homes that were heavily damaged on July 21.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2023
• N.S. businesses say repair delay for Peggy’s Cove highway creating challenges

  A key road leading to Nova Scotia's top tourist destination remains washed out nearly one month after the historic flash floods.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 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
• Manitoba reveals $200 million in park upgrades

  At an announcement at Birds Hill Provincial Park Thursday morning the province unveiled a multi-year, multi-million-dollar plan for the parks system.

  Environment

  May 18, 2023
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• Extensive damage after watermain break near downtown Kelowna

  The watermain break has caused extensive damage to the roadway City of Kelowna officials said on Thursday. One car had already sunk into a hole that developed.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2023
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• State of local emergency called for Penticton after flash flooding event

  Residents affected by flooding are being asked to call their insurance representative or company before they embark on any intensive cleanup.

  Weather

  Jul 5, 2022