Quebec floods

• Some in Montreal worry about possibility of spring floods, officials say they’re ready

  Water levels are low at the moment, but residents still worry that spring floods could arrive in the coming weeks.

  Environment

  Mar 23, 2021
  
• Lawsuit filed against makers of Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac dike that burst, flooded town

  Officials from Ste-Marthe-sur-le-Lac said Tuesday legal action has been filed against the firm Gendron Lefebvre.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2020
  
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• Report highlights plans to avoid repeat flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac

  The flooding in Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac occurred the evening of April 27, 2019, when a dike gave way during a period of exceptional spring flooding.

  Environment

  May 1, 2020
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• Montreal borough launches flood watch as more mitigation measures put in place

  Muscle Walls and industrial water pumps have been put in place in flood-prone areas of Montreal's Pierrefonds borough as it braces for the 2020 flood season.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2020
• Montrealers asked to prepare for rising waters as coronavirus pandemic affects flooding response

  The City of Montreal is asking residents who live in areas prone to flooding to put preventive measures in place.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2020
• Montreal launches spring flood prevention campaign amid coronavirus pandemic

  The City of Montreal is launching a flood prevention campaign on Tuesday as warmer weather sets in.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2020
• Borough mayors ask for concrete spring flood plans as City of Montreal holds meeting

  The city says it is monitoring the water levels and evaluating the many factors by borough should there be more spring floods this year.

  Environment

  Mar 10, 2020
• Île Bizard residents express spring flood preparedness concerns at borough council meeting

  The borough said it is working with the City of Montreal, which is funding all preparation costs like the purchase of pumps and sandbags.

  Environment

  Mar 3, 2020
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• Concern growing in Ile-Bizard about flood preparedness as spring approaches

  Ile-Bizard residents are worried their borough has not learned enough from past floods.

  Environment

  Feb 29, 2020
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• Pierrefonds-Roxboro mayor wants answers from City of Montreal on flood prevention

  "It's unclear in terms of where the money is going," said Mayor Jim Beis, referring to $50 million in federal funding that was provided to protect property.

  News

  Jan 28, 2020