Floodplain

• Sackville River floodplain zoning and why an advocate says the time to act is now

  The Halifax Regional Municipality says they haven't yet amended any planning strategies or land-use bylaws while flooding remains a primary concern to many.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2023
  
• Residents say ongoing flooding on Shubenacadie, N.S. road is preventable

  In 2016 the Municipality of East Hants rezoned the residential area as a high-risk floodplain due to it's proximity to the Shubenacadie river.

  Traffic

  Jan 15, 2023
  
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• How does Canada mitigate the impact of flooding? Experts say better urban planning

  Provinces may need to do more, even forcing residents to make tough decisions, to mitigate the impact of flooding.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2019
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• New report says flood plans in B.C. are out of date

  A new report by the British Columbia Real Estate Association is sounding the alarm over floodplain maps in B.C. cities - or the lack thereof.

  Weather

  Oct 31, 2015