Nova Scotia Flood

• Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

  13-year-old Eli Young was swept into a ditch on Thursday in a Wolfville park during flash flooding that caused extensive damage across western Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2024
  
• Why a flood damage grant N.S. businesses applied for doesn’t actually exist

  Businesses that suffered damage earlier this year during a historic flood were surprised to learn that a $2,500 provincial grant they applied for doesn't actually exist.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2023
  
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• On flooded N.S. street, some ask province to consider buying and demolishing houses

  A Bedford, N.S. homeowner says it might be wiser for the province to buy his home and others like it, instead of having to repeatedly provide disaster relief in decades to come.

  Canada

  Sep 6, 2023
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• N.S. floods: Search for missing youth temporarily suspended due to dangerous conditions

  Police say there are pockets of water in the area that have become too dangerous for searchers, and they are letting the water drain before continuing the search.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• ‘Complacency’ blamed for N.S. struggles with flooding, other climate disasters

  Poor weather forecasts, inadequate cell service, and a lack of flooding disaster plans are several factors that were cited as to why N.S. was badly prepared for the severe weather.

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2023
• Residents in one N.S. community and how they cleared a section of flooded road by hand

  The Old Halifax road in Glen Haven, N.S., was 'totalled' by heavy rains. That is, until residents of all ages and abilities pitched in and quickly made the road passable again.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
• ‘1 in 1,000-year event’: Halifax officials assess damage after devastating floods

  After the area experienced more than 200 millimetres of rain throughout the weekend, Halifax officials are saying that some road and infrastructure repairs may take several weeks.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2023
• Elmsdale, N.S. legion and aquatic centre heavily damaged by flash flooding

  Crews have been trying to drain the Royal Canadian Legion in Elmsdale, N.S.., since the weekend, when even rains filled the basement to the ceiling

  Weather

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Body found believed to be that of missing N.S. swimmer: RCMP

  The RCMP believes a body found Friday morning is that of a swimmer who went missing in Lunenburg County's Gold River amid high water levels from recent rainfall in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
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• Bodies of 2 missing children recovered after devastating N.S. floods

  The search for two children who went missing during the devastating floods in Nova Scotia has come to a tragic end, though officials are still looking for a missing youth.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023