Flooding In Ontario
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‘We’re pretty resilient folks up here’: 1000 Islands tourism on rising water levelsNew York tourism fears recent floods will steer potential tourists away from the area.CanadaOct 3, 2019
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Ontario government appoints special adviser on Ottawa river floodingThe province has appointed former Manitoba deputy minister Doug McNeil to recommend ways Ontario can reduce the impacts of flooding and help communities deal with them.WeatherJul 18, 2019
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The worst of the Muskoka floods is over, but residents still grapple with the aftermathResidents in Muskoka continue to deal with the aftermath of floods, which experts say could last for months.EnvironmentMay 29, 2019
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Bracebridge lifts flooding state of emergencyBracebridge lifted its state of emergency Monday morning as the town continues its recovery from historic flooding that started at the end of April.EnvironmentMay 13, 2019
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Ontario government creating task force to combat floodingOntario is creating a task force on improving the province's resilience to flooding.EnvironmentMay 10, 2019
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Flood warning issued for North Bay areaThe Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising residents in the area near the Ottawa River that a flood warning is in effect until Monday.WeatherMay 9, 2019
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Mattawa, Ont., declares state of emergency due to rising watersTown officials have advised residents in low-lying areas next to the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers to consider and be prepared to evacuate their homes.EnvironmentMay 7, 2019
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Ontario and Quebec opt out of alert system test, citing concerns for flood victimsThe two provinces are opting out of the testing because neither wants to send unnecessary alert tones to residents dealing with historic flooding, according to Public Safety Canada.CanadaMay 6, 2019
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Prince Edward County under state of emergency over flooding riskHeavy rains and high water levels have led to road closures and restrictions in the last week.CanadaMay 10, 2017
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