Flooding News

• Report highlights plans to avoid repeat flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac

  The flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac occurred the evening of April 27, 2019, when a dike gave way during a period of exceptional spring flooding.

  Environment

  May 1, 2020
  
• Montreal borough launches flood watch as more mitigation measures put in place

  Muscle Walls and industrial water pumps have been put in place in flood-prone areas of Montreal's Pierrefonds borough as it braces for the 2020 flood season.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2020
  
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• ‘We’ve heard you’: Quebec government to increase aid for Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac flood victims

  Municipal Affairs Minister Andrée Laforest said the government will provide up to $17.5 million in financial compensation to the 1,450 flood victims.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2019
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• Ottawa invests $50M in flood-prevention measures in Quebec

  As part of its plan, the Canadian government is providing nearly $20 million to rebuild a dike in Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2019
• Beaconsfield adopts resolution opposing provincial flood maps

  Beaconsfield continues to fight to have properties removed from revised provincial flood maps.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2019
• Quebec removes 30 municipalities from its updated flood maps

  After a series of consultations with municipalities and residents, the province announced on Monday it is taking 30 municipalities off its flood maps.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2019
• Montreal home buyers squeezed in tighter market as sales and prices rise

  The median price of a single-family home hit $352,250 last month, an eight per cent rise from June 2018.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2019
• Cleanup continues in Pierrefonds after major spring flooding

  Many of the dikes have already been taken down in Pierrefonds.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2019
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• Major spring flooding struck 250 municipalities in Quebec

  Nearly $26 million has been given in compensation so far to flood victims.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2019
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• Jos Louis pastry bakery slowly resumes production after severe flooding in Quebec

  The cream-filled chocolate Jos Louis and other desserts may still be tough to find in grocery stores until production is at full capacity.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2019