Flood Update
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Major Manitoba flooding highly unlikely this spring, province saysInfrastructure minister Doyle Piwniuk, alongside hydrologic forecasting director Fisaha Unduche and emergency management head Johanu Botha, will speak to media at 1 p.m.EnvironmentMay 5, 2023
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Portage Diversion, Red River Floodway to be shut down as water recedesAccording to the province, officials believe use of the Portage Diversion and Red River Floodway can be discontinued for the time being.WeatherApr 14, 2022
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B.C. floods: Province preps emergency alert system; no timeline to reopen key highwaysTransportation Minister Rob Fleming and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth will be joined by BC River Forecast Centre and Environment and Climate Change Canada officials.WeatherNov 28, 2021
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Abbotsford mayor ‘extremely concerned’ over new flood risk SundayAbbotsford Mayor Henry Braun says heavy rainfall Saturday is expected to deliver new flooding from the Nooksack River in Washington state by Sunday.EnvironmentNov 27, 2021
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B.C. floods: Province opens second corridor between Lower Mainland, interiorRoad crews have been able to reopen a second highway corridor between the Lower Mainland and British Columbia's interior, in the wake of devastating flooding and landslides.EnvironmentNov 20, 2021
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B.C. flooding: Chilliwack downgrades evacuation orders for Yarrow, Majuba HillEvacuation orders remained in place on Wednesday for residents of the Yarrow and Majuba Hill areas, threatened by flooding on the Sumas Prairie.EnvironmentNov 17, 2021
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‘Residents in regions at risk should evacuate now’: New Brunswick flood prompts urgent warning"More residents will also be cut off and isolated as roads become impassable. First responders may not be able to reach those who require emergency services."EnvironmentMay 4, 2018
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City says at least 25 Winnipeg properties require sandbag dike constructionCity officials said given the increased river levels overnight, the flood planning and operations will be modified Saturday as necessary.WeatherApr 1, 2017
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