Spring Thaw

• New Brunswick residents told to avoid boating, kayaking along lower Saint John River

  New Brunswick River Watch officials say some areas around the lower Saint John River are expected to see a decrease in water levels over the weekend.

  Environment

  Apr 21, 2023
  
• Thin ice advisory issued for Manitoba rivers, lakes

  The province is warning of hazardous ice conditions on rivers, lakes, drainage ditches and retention ponds.

  Weather

  Mar 18, 2022
  
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• City of Winnipeg crews ramping up pothole repairs

  The City of Winnipeg will be ramping up pothole operations as spring-like temperature begin to arrive in Manitoba. The city tends to repair 170,000 annually.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2022
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• Pierrefonds-Roxboro wants City of Montreal to take concrete action to prevent flooding

  Officials say the lack of investment in flood mitigation measures in Pierrefonds-Roxboro means the community is constantly reacting to emergency situations.

  Canada

  Mar 15, 2022
• Localized flooding possible in some areas of Lake Simcoe region amid warmer temperatures

  Warmer weather and rainfall are expected to move through the region's watershed on Wednesday through Friday, resulting in temperatures that are 'well above' seasonal values.

  Weather

  Mar 10, 2021
• Manitoba releases first flood forecast, risk of major event low

  The risk of a major high water event in Manitoba appears to be low at this time, provincial officials said in its first spring-thaw outlook.

  Feb 26, 2021
• Spring thaw, rain cause flooding in Saint-Lazare

  City officials are working to get flooding in the Saddlebrook neighbourhood under control.

  Weather

  Mar 23, 2019
• Danger — thin ice: Winnipeg emergency crews issue warning

  With an abundance of rivers and bodies of water around the city, Winnipeg's first responders are reminding people of the dangers of thin ice.

  Mar 22, 2019
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• New Brunswick launches 2019 River Watch program

  Each morning River Watch officials receive a weather briefing and collect data from several sources to build river models and forecasts. The public is then informed if there are potential threats.

  Environment

  Mar 12, 2019
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• Spring-like thaw keeps maple producers in Peterborough area busy

  Maple syrup producers in the region are reporting an early start to the season due to the warm temperatures; And while many are hoping spring is just around the corner, local syrup producers are hoping the cold nights and cool days stick around just a little longer.

  Canada

  Feb 28, 2018