Feds to spend $117 million to fix Churchill rail line
The federal government is putting up $117 million to restore rail service to the town of Churchill in northern Manitoba. Continue reading
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Province to build 50 homes, 50 suites for flood-ravaged Grand Forks
The provincial government said approximately 50 homes and 50 suites will be built in Grand Forks to help residents affected by flooding this spring. Continue reading
Hurricane Florence poised to dump rain on already-swollen rivers, unleash ‘catastrophic’ floods
Hurricane Florence is carrying increased moisture levels thanks to warmer ocean temperatures, and it could spew rain on rivers already swollen from record summer rainfalls. Continue reading
Grand Forks plans to buy out neighbourhood following historic flooding
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Grand Forks city council has decided to buy out an entire neighbourhood affected by flooding. Continue reading
Deal for broken Churchill rail line reached
A deal has been reached to sell and repair a broken rail line that is the only land link for the northern Manitoba town of Churchill. Continue reading
Trespasser crawling through ceiling floods Portage and Main concourse, says city
Water flooded into the underground concourse at Portage and Main early Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Storm surge insurance now being offered in Atlantic Canada by Co-operators
The company said Monday that the comprehensive water insurance provides coverage for storm surges, overflowing lakes, rivers and creeks and sewer or septic backup. Continue reading
A long road to flood recovery in Grand Forks
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Affected residents are discussing options which include building dikes along the Kettle River and raising houses located in the flood plain or allowing the province to buy out affected properties and relocate residents to other parts of town. Continue reading
Floods in India’s Kerala state claim 383 lives, destroy tens of thousands of homes
Around 1.3 million are sheltering in thousands of relief camps. Continue reading
Toronto’s density, old sewer system lead to issues with flooding amid heavy rainfall
Since the beginning of August, more than 148 millimetres of rain has fallen onto Toronto, according to Environment Canada. Continue reading
