Ottawa Floods 2019

• Ontario government says weather to blame for Ottawa flooding, no human error found

  According to the government, McNeil found that the flooding was caused by a combination of weather conditions and not by human error.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
  
• 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
  
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• 2019 floods could cost NCC up to $10M, board hears

  The CEO of the National Capital Commission says the Crown corporation is working with the federal government to cover those unforeseen expenses over the next two years.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2019
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• City of Ottawa lifts state of emergency declared in April due to floods

  "The emergency may be over officially, but the challenges facing our residents ... (are) only just beginning," Mayor Jim Watson said at Ottawa City Hall on Wednesday.

  Weather

  Jun 12, 2019
• NCC begins assessing infrastructure damage after floods

  The NCC spent about $6 million on repairs after the 2017 floods, keeping some popular tourist paths closed for many months for extensive reconstruction.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
• What does it mean when a community is in a state of emergency?

  Many communities in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick have declared states of emergency due to extensive flooding.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019
• ‘The new norm’: Ottawa mayor says change is needed amid record-breaking floods

  The mayor says there is still much more that needs to be done, especially now that these events are happening more frequently.

  Weather

  Apr 29, 2019
• Water levels of Ottawa River highest on record in most areas, planning board says

  Ottawa River water levels in the city are all now higher then they were in 2017, which is the record-setting benchmark the city has been using throughout the flooding.

  Weather

  Apr 28, 2019
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• Ottawa floods: Rainfall below forecasted amounts but water continues to rise

  According to Environment Canada, 14.3 mm of rain fell on the capital Friday, well below the projected 25 mm amounts.

  Weather

  Apr 27, 2019