‘It will bankrupt us’: Sechelt residents pack up amid sinkhole-driven evacuation alert
Residents fear they may lose their dream homes forever with recurring sinkholes becoming a nightmare. Continue reading
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Large sinkhole closes downtown Toronto street
Toronto police said a vehicle was partially in the sinkhole. It has since been removed. Continue reading
Sinkhole swallows TTC vehicle on Commissioners St. in Toronto’s Port Lands
Firefighters arrived on scene and located a TTC supervisor vehicle partially caught in a sinkhole near the water main break. Continue reading
Sunshine Coast dream homes become nightmares as sinkholes threaten subdivision
Sinkholes and erosion have turned the dream of home ownership into an expensive nightmare for residents of a Sechelt neighbourhood. Continue reading
Nova Scotia town’s sinkhole ‘still considered unsafe’ three months after it first appeared
Its growth has slowed to a virtual halt in recent weeks, but new cracks keep appearing both near the sinkhole and in a nearby parking lot. Continue reading
Sinkhole closes portion of Eglinton Ave. E. near Mt. Pleasant Rd.
The watermain break happened overnight near Mt. Pleasant Road just east of Yonge Street. Continue reading
Nova Scotia geologist says Oxford sinkhole is largely unchanged — for now
The town recently issued a request for proposals to get the gear they need to look beneath the surface of the surrounding area – and the deadline for contractors was Wednesday. Continue reading
Heavy rains cause Oxford sinkhole to grow, new cracks to appear
Officials say that rain also caused new cracks to appear at the back of the sinkhole and they are currently being monitored for any further developments. Continue reading
N.S. town recommends considering alternative routes as a result of new cracks near sinkhole
Due to a lack of subsurface information around the sinkhole and surrounding properties, it is currently not known what risk the cracks pose to “the community, road and local businesses.” Continue reading
Oxford sinkhole remains the same size but concerns linger
The sinkhole will continue to be monitored, but at this time the city said its risk to infrastructure and public safety remains minimal. Continue reading