Flood Mitigation
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Study indicates Canadian cities not doing enough to lower flood risk, earn ‘C+’ gradeFlooding is the most expensive extreme weather risk in Canada, followed by fire, according to the study's co-author.CanadaFeb 18
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Calgary flood mitigation updates expected during Tuesday virtual meetingCalgarians who wish to learn more about what’s being done to protect the city from another major flood are invited to join in a virtual meeting on Tuesday night.CanadaDec 15, 2020
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Calgary’s Bow River pathway detour through Chinatown raises concernsSome major changes are coming to the Bow River pathway system through Calgary’s downtown.TrafficAug 22, 2020
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Nova Scotia to fund 15 municipal infrastructure, flooding mitigation projectsIn total, the province announced $921,925 in fundingPoliticsJul 28, 2020
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Canada’s flood costs may triple by 2030 if protections aren’t improved: reportBy 2050, the annual cost could exceed US$14 billion and affect 431,000 people, the Aqueduct Floods project of the Washington-based global think tank World Resources Institute found.CanadaApr 23, 2020
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Calgary faces additional flood preparation challenges amid COVID-19 pandemicCalgary's annual preparation for possible flooding emergencies is facing additional challenges this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.EnvironmentApr 15, 2020
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Tsuut’ina Nation withdraws opposition to major flood mitigation plan west of CalgaryTsuut'ina Nation has reached an agreement with the Alberta government on the Springbank Reservoir project.EnvironmentApr 14, 2020
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Council committee to receive update on flood resiliency and mitigation in CalgaryCalgary Utilities and Corporate Services Committee will receive an annual update on flood resiliency and mitigation in the city on Wednesday.PoliticsApr 14, 2020
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Edmonton compiles $2B COVID-19 stimulus proposal for provinceThe City of Edmonton has asked the province to spend $2 billion in stimulus over this coming construction season and next to create more than 10,000 jobs.CanadaApr 14, 2020
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Some Manitoba residents evacuating homes Easter Sunday due to floodingSome southern Manitoba residents spent Easter weekend evacuating, as floodwaters crept closer to their homes.EnvironmentApr 12, 2020
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