Flood Risk

• Buyers of coastal properties in Nova Scotia can ask for disclosure on flood risk

  The provincial government says the forms will help buyers make informed decisions before purchasing coastal property.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2025
  
• Low snowpack heading into summer, concerns about drought in Okanagan

  Smaller creeks might be at risk of running dry this summer, experts predict.

  Environment

  May 9, 2025
  
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• Heavy rain, snowmelt leads to high water levels in London, Ont. region

  Between 30 and 50 millimetres has fallen on the Upper Thames river watershed, on top of an estimated 20-40 mm of water in the snowpack.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2024
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• Saskatoon is 1 of 6 cities receiving federal money for green network project

  Saskatoon is one of six cities receiving this funding, with the federal government saying the money will help provide people and wildlife access to high-quality green spaces.

  Environment

  Sep 29, 2023
• Summerland, B.C. awarded $2M grant for Isintok Dam upgrades

  The District of Summerland has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant to upgrade the Isintok Dam spillway.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2023
• Okanagan Falls, B.C. residents, officials closely monitoring creek levels

  As of Thursday afternoon, 75 properties along Shuttleworth Creek remain on an evacuation alert.

  Environment

  May 11, 2023
• Manitoba communities prepare as Red River flood threat looms

  Manitoba has forecasted a major risk of flooding and some communities that were hit by floods last year are catching up on repairs and preparing for the potential event.

  Environment

  Mar 22, 2023
• Major risk of Red River flooding, Manitoba hydrologic forecast says

  Overall, weather conditions and the rate of melting will determine the severity — or not — of flooding in the province.

  Weather

  Mar 22, 2023
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• Evacuation alert issued for Vancouver’s Barnston Island as floodwaters rise

  According to Metro Vancouver officials, residents of Barnston Island, at risk of flooding, could be told to evacuate this weekend as water levels on the Fraser River rise.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2022
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• City of Red Deer prepares in case of flooding amid heavy rainfall

  Much like other municipalities in central and southern Alberta, the City of Red Deer was preparing for the possibility of flooding amid heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2022