Muskoka Floods

• Ontario government announces new pilot program to help protect communities from extreme weather

  The program will provide eligible communities with up to 15 per cent above the estimated cost of rebuilding damaged infrastructure to make it more resilient to extreme weather.

  Environment

  Jun 27, 2019
  
• The worst of the Muskoka floods is over, but residents still grapple with the aftermath

  Residents in Muskoka continue to deal with the aftermath of floods, which experts say could last for months.

  Environment

  May 29, 2019
  
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• Simcoe Muskoka health unit lifts drinking water advisory

  The health unit is recommending that after water levels decline, all residents with private water supplies assess their wells and surface water intake.

  Health

  May 16, 2019
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• Muskoka Lakes lifts flooding state of emergency

  Navigation restrictions for Lake Muskoka, the Moon River and the north and south branches of the Muskoka River were also lifted on Tuesday.

  Environment

  May 15, 2019
• Ontario government creating task force to combat flooding

  Ontario is creating a task force on improving the province's resilience to flooding.

  Environment

  May 10, 2019
• Flooding continues in Ontario cottage country

  Ontario cottage country continues to grapple with flooding as water levels begin to decline and stabilize in the Bracebridge area and rise in the Muskoka Lakes region.

  Environment

  May 3, 2019
• Fact check: Climate change is making insurance more expensive — but it’s not the only factor

  One expert said climate change is responsible, but there's also other factors at play such as the loss of natural infrastructure, aging municipal infrastructure and housing and finished basements.

  Canada

  May 3, 2019
• As flooded Muskoka sees more rain, transport minister implements navigation restrictions

  A new interim order is prohibiting navigation on Lake Muskoka, the Moon River, and the north and south branches of the Muskoka River as flooding continues in the region.

  Environment

  May 1, 2019
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• Muskoka residents launch $900M class-action suit against province over flood damage

  Residents, cottage and business owners on some of the biggest lakes in Muskoka are launching a $900-million class-action suit against the Ontario government because of flooding caused by high water levels.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2016