Storm Damage

• Big parts of B.C. provincial parks remain closed due to recent storms

  Large sections of provincial parks in southern British Columbia remain closed after recent heavy rain and wind storms that caused flooding and damaged trails, campsites and roads.

  Environment

  Nov 8, 2024
  
• Summer storms in Ontario caused estimated $340 million in insured damages: IBC

  The 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.

  Weather

  Oct 16, 2023
  
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• Home insurers aiming for ‘climate risk’ rating system to deal with extreme weather events

  Homeowners in Canada may be forced to 'absorb' more of the cost of flooding and other catastrophic climate-fueled extreme weather events.

  Weather

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Insured damages from summer storms in Alberta estimated at $300M

  Severe 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.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
• City of Peterborough, Hydro One plant 500 trees in wake of derecho storm

  At 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.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
• 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."

  Canada

  May 22, 2023
• N.S., N.B. urged to apply for federal cash to protect land link from rising seas

  The 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.

  Environment

  Apr 4, 2023
• New ministry launching 18-month review of B.C.’s emergency management strategy

  The 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.

  Fire

  Dec 22, 2022
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• N.S. utility and province battle as citizens dream of grid able to weather storms

  Nova 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.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022
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• Fiona funds: Ottawa earmarks $100 million for lost fishing gear, repair to harbours

  The Fisheries Department says many areas need to be dredged because of sediment and ``extreme coastal erosion'' due to the storm.

  Weather

  Oct 17, 2022