Storm Damage
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Summer storms in Ontario caused estimated $340 million in insured damages: IBCThe Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe storms and flash floods in Ontario this summer caused more than $340 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates.WeatherOct 16, 2023
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Home insurers aiming for ‘climate risk’ rating system to deal with extreme weather eventsHomeowners in Canada may be forced to 'absorb' more of the cost of flooding and other catastrophic climate-fueled extreme weather events.WeatherOct 3, 2023
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Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta estimated at $300MSevere storms in Alberta and the Prairies this summer resulted in more than $300 million in insured losses, according to initial estimates from the Insurance Bureau of Canada.CanadaSep 19, 2023
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City of Peterborough, Hydro One plant 500 trees in wake of derecho stormAt Asburnham Memorial Park, the City of Peterobrough and Hydro One teamed up to plant 500 trees to help restore the urban canopy lost during the May 2022 derecho storm.EnvironmentJun 9, 2023
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Community rallies around North Okanagan farms dealing with storm damage"It is really humbling," said farmer Eric Feehely. "Makes me a little upset in the best possible way. People here are so caring toward us."CanadaMay 22, 2023
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N.S., N.B. urged to apply for federal cash to protect land link from rising seasThe isthmus project is aimed at finding a way to protect the Trans-Canada Highway, the CN rail line and communications infrastructure from potential damage by major storms.EnvironmentApr 4, 2023
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New ministry launching 18-month review of B.C.’s emergency management strategyThe assessment is will be conducted over a period of 18 months, and will include the coordinating role the province may increasingly need to play amid increasingly extreme weather.FireDec 23, 2022
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N.S. utility and province battle as citizens dream of grid able to weather stormsNova Scotia announced it would place a cap on power rate hikes at 1.8 per cent over the next two years for non-fuel costs, but NS Power's president says that limits the utility.CanadaOct 21, 2022
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Fiona funds: Ottawa earmarks $100 million for lost fishing gear, repair to harboursThe Fisheries Department says many areas need to be dredged because of sediment and ``extreme coastal erosion'' due to the storm.WeatherOct 17, 2022
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Ongoing power outages impacting Nova Scotia restaurantsNova Scotia Power crews have restored service to more than 300,000 customers since Fiona hit on the weekend, but five days later there are still tens of thousands in the dark.EconomySep 28, 2022
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