NBFlood2018

• Feds give N.B. government $39 million to help with flood recovery

  The province said in June that about 12,000 properties were affected by flooding between late April and mid-May.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2018
  
• Extent of damage becoming clear in Maugerville as flood waters recede

  Flood waters have receded in Maugerville, N.B., but evidence of the worst flooding in the province’s history is everywhere. Piles of waterlogged household belongings litter driveways and makeshift garbage dumps. Homeowner Claude Basque typifies an emotional aftermath. “That’s where I’m cutting all the walls, up that high. Everything has to come out,” says Basque, standing...

  Environment

  May 23, 2018
  
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• About 10,000 homes were in N.B. flood areas, but damage still unclear: minister

  The province has estimated there are also about 2,000 recreational properties that have suffered damage.

  Canada

  May 17, 2018
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• N.B. government urging residents of flooded-out homes to report damage

  So far, about 1,800 New Brunswickers have registered for disaster financial assistance. 

  Canada

  May 15, 2018
• Water levels in most N.B. communities expected to drop below flood stage

  Water levels are starting to drop in flood-stricken New Brunswick, signalling the beginning of the end of the catastrophic natural disaster.

  Environment

  May 12, 2018
• Aerial photos from NASA show impact of flooding in New Brunswick

  Ever want to know what the New Brunswick flooding looks like from space? Thanks to NASA, now you can.

  Environment

  May 11, 2018
• Agitated driver speeds past flood barricade, pulls worker with vehicle: N.B. RCMP

  While fleeing, police say the man pulled one of the people who was manning the barricade for a short distance.

  Crime

  May 9, 2018
• ‘What can I do, but pray for you?’: N.B. woman pens heartfelt ode to flood victims

  Quigley is overwhelmed by the outpouring of positive comments, but says if the song helps somebody feel better for just a few minutes, it’s worth it.

  Environment

  May 8, 2018
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• Volunteers ponying up shelter for livestock uprooted by N.B. floods

  As of Friday, the Canadian Red Cross says more than 300 households in New Brunswick have registered to say they have evacuated from their homes.

  Canada

  May 5, 2018