Flood Water

• More people forced to flee their homes under threat of flooding in North Okanagan

  According to the Okanagan Indian Band near Vernon, B.C., close to 100 people have been forced from their homes as Whiteman's Creek threatens to burst its banks again.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
  
• Whiteman’s Creek flood recedes, leaving washed-out road in its wake

  The area isn't out of danger yet. Since there is more snowpack left to melt, rain in the forecast and log jams, there are concerns the waterway could surge again.

  Environment

  May 3, 2023
  
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• RCMP caution drivers after rescuing stranded man from flooded road

  Manitoba RCMP rescued a driver who drove past barricades and was stranded in floodwater. Officers are warning motorists to adhere to all road barricades.

  Crime

  May 20, 2022
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• Flooding persists in Eastern Canada: Here’s what’s happening in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick

  Unrelenting flooding has forced several communities in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick to declare a state of emergency, evacuate residents and request the assistance of the federal government.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2019
• Fredericton, Maugerville and Jemseg reach flood stage on Sunday: NB EMO

  The province's capital city has a flood stage of 6.5 metres. As of Sunday at 7 a.m., the water level in Fredericton stood at 7.94 metres.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2019
• Saint John floodwaters recede, clean-up almost complete, city says

  One of the hardest hit areas, the neighbourhood of Glen Falls, was the only area that still remained closed as of Sunday morning. 

  Weather

  Jan 27, 2019
• N.B. officials warn against eating produce, fiddleheads exposed to floodwater

  New Brunswick's Emergency Measures Organization says that floodwaters may have contained untreated sewage or other industrial contaminants.

  Consumer

  May 8, 2018
• Oromocto fire crews extinguish flames while waist-deep in flood water

  The fire department says there were heavy flames coming from the eaves of the attic and out the front window on the second floor.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2018
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• Hundreds continue to search Grand River for missing three-year-old boy

  Nearly 200 volunteers turned up on Good Friday to search for missing three-year-old Kaden Young.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2018
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• Weekend storm claims another historic covered bridge in New Brunswick

  Transportation Minister Bill Fraser says 17 families who rely on the bridge currently only have access through a temporary woods road.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2018