New Brunswick Flood 2019

• Health Canada warns victims of spring flooding about possible dangers to health when they return home

  Federal biologist Francis Lavoie says it's important to dry wet walls and belongings within 48 hours, but that's not often possible in the case of flooding.

  Environment

  May 2, 2019
  
• New Brunswick begins talks with Ottawa on funds for flood relief and mitigation

  Blaine Higgs met with the federal finance minister Wednesday morning and says Bill Morneau was receptive to what's needed for flooding relief and future mitigation.

  Politics

  May 1, 2019
  
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• Moncton vet issues warning over floodwaters posing health risks for pets

  Moncton veterinarian Brett Tremble is encouraging people to keep their pets safe as the floodwaters recede in parts of Eastern Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2019
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• Defence minister heads to Saint John on Monday to visit flood-affected areas, troops

  Harjit Sajjan will meet with local residents and community leaders who are dealing with flooding.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2019
• Southern New Brunswick still flooded as waters slowly recede

  The Trans-Canada Highway remains closed between Oromocto and River Glade, with the transportation department reporting 84 road closures across the province.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2019
• N.B. psychologist encourages flood victims to take care of well-being

  Dr. Joan Wright says as tough as flood stress can be, simple breathing exercises can help calm people down in the state of sheer panic.

  Environment

  Apr 26, 2019
• Flooded out and need a ride? Just call New Brunswick’s ‘Uber Rob’

  This is the second year in a row 'Uber Rob' has ferried stranded Darlings Island residents to and from their cars on the "mainland." Morganne Campbell has more in this report.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2019
• Grand Lake, N.B. residents powerless as they watch flood waters overtake homes and cottages

  'It's kind of terrifying because we had to be evacuated last year by a boat so this year we left on our own.'

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2019
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• Rising St. John River to close portion of Trans-Canada Highway Wednesday evening

  The provincial government says its offices in downtown Fredericton are open for essential services only, as flood levels in the capital are back at last year's levels.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2019