Flood Damage

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• Kelowna resident calling for more flood mitigation after home sustains significant damage

  Kelowna resident Jaime Ruvinsky has a massive and costly clean-up on her hands after Mission Creek spilled its banks early Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2022
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• Manitobans call for change to flood insurance policies: ‘It’s not just a cabin in the bush anymore’

  Manitobans who own cottages don't qualify for overland flood coverage. With more climate disasters happening than ever before, some say it's time to revisit those policies. 

  Weather

  May 30, 2022