Quebec Flooding 2019

August 5, 2019 5:50 pm

Close to 60 homes in Sainte-Marie to be demolished after flooding

By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent

Their homes were flooded beyond anything they’d ever seen before; now their neighbourhood is being flattened to the ground. Continue reading →

Canada

June 1, 2019 4:19 pm

‘The 66 pounds are a killer’: Volunteers needed to help Île-Bizard residents clear sandbags

By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist

Thousands of sandbags that were used to protect Île-Bizard residents from floodwaters need to moved to the side of the road to be collected by the city. Continue reading →

Canada

May 30, 2019 5:53 pm

Residents on flooded street in Léry, south of Montreal, say they need more help

By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist

Lake St-Louis Road in Léry has been flooded for weeks Continue reading →

Environment

May 16, 2019 2:05 pm

Frustration growing on flooded Île Mercier, where residents have been cut off for nearly a month

By Dan Spector Photojournalist

The only bridge to the tiny island of Île Mercier has been closed for three and a half weeks. Continue reading →

Canada

May 10, 2019 3:57 pm

Quebec government gives green light to rebuild dike in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac

The 42-year-old dike in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac will be rebuilt according to today’s standards, Quebec’s environment minister has announced. Continue reading →

Canada

May 3, 2019 12:13 pm

Montreal extends state of emergency as province continues to grapple with flooding

Mayor Valérie Plante announced the city council’s decision Friday afternoon to prolong the decree — exactly one week after it was ordered. Continue reading →

Politics

May 1, 2019 2:47 pm

Quebec premier forms committee of ministers to create flood action plan

By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist

François Legault says the committee will continue the process of redrawing flood plains and negotiating with municipalities about whether to rebuild or not. Continue reading →

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May 1, 2019 12:55 pm