Montreal flooding
Montreal calling on Quebec for funds to cover high cost of spring floods
Communities on the Island of Montreal are still feeling the effects of the 2019 flooding. Continue reading
‘It’s going to be finished’: Volunteers lead Île Mercier flood cleanup
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Île Mercier residents and volunteers come together for a big cleanup to finally get rid of all the sandbags and debris left over from the floods. Continue reading
Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève residents search for ways to prevent future floods
Residents in Montreal’s flood-stricken Île-Bizard-Sainte-Geneviève borough gathered to discuss ways to avoid future problems. Continue reading
Frustration growing on flooded Île Mercier, where residents have been cut off for nearly a month
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
The only bridge to the tiny island of Île Mercier has been closed for three and a half weeks. Continue reading
Quebec floods: Montreal lifts state of emergency following drop in water levels
Mayor Valérie Plante said local authorities remain on high alert amid flooding. Continue reading
‘We’re just trying to get through it’: Fatigue sets in for Île-Bizard flood victims
Flood victims say it will be a while before their lives return to normal. Continue reading
City officials ask flood relief volunteers to stop building dike on Île-Bizard’s Joly Street
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
The mayor of Île-Bizard said that volunteers’ efforts, while appreciated, wouldn’t have worked. Continue reading
Montreal extends state of emergency as province continues to grapple with flooding
Mayor Valérie Plante announced the city council’s decision Friday afternoon to prolong the decree — exactly one week after it was ordered. Continue reading
Pierrefonds Boulevard reopens to traffic as floodwaters recede
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The road was closed for several days as heavy equipment was used to pump water out of the storm drains and back toward Rivière des Prairies. Continue reading
Quebec flooding: Dozens of Rigaud residents defying mandatory evacuation order
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
In the town, 172 homes remain occupied despite the order. Continue reading