Toronto Islands Flooding

• City staff ramp up efforts to protect Toronto Islands from flooding

  City of Toronto officials say 15,000 sandbags were distributed across the islands as of Wednesday morning, with another 9,000 set to be put in place over the coming two days.

  Weather

  May 29, 2019
  
• High winds, waves cause flooding on Toronto Islands

  A City of Toronto spokesperson reports there is "signficant flooding" near homes.

  Weather

  May 23, 2019
  
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• Shoreline hazard warning for areas in Toronto along Lake Ontario, risk of flooding and erosion

  The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority said wind gusts up to 60 km/h on Wednesday could bring offshore waves higher than two metres.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2019
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• Toronto councillor tables motion to save 110-year-old Centreville Amusement Park carousel

  Councillor Paula Fletcher has put forward a motion to Toronto city council with the hopes of keeping the antique carousel in the city. The ride was sold earlier this summer to recoup costs after flooding on the Toronto Islands.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2017
• Flooding-related damage to Toronto’s Centreville Amusement Park pegged at $6M

  After already suffering millions of dollars in lost revenue, insurance adjusters have pegged the damages at Centreville Amusement Park and the adjacent Far Enough Farm at $6 million.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2017
• Businesses want city to reopen Toronto Islands to public

  Business owners on the Toronto Islands say the city's decision to shut down the popular park due to record flooding earlier this year has had a devastating effect on the restaurants, lodges, and shops that rely on tourist traffic in the busy summer season.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2017
• Toronto mayor says hidden flooding damage will cost millions to repair

  A city report released this week said the flood will have cost the city about $4.9 million by the end of July, but Toronto Mayor John Tory says that mostly reflects lost revenues from the island ferries.

  Politics

  Jun 29, 2017
• Toronto Islands Park permits cancelled until July 31 amid flooding

  All permits for events on the Toronto Islands Park have been suspended until July 31 due to record lake levels.

  Canada

  May 31, 2017
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• Toronto Islands parks, Hanlan’s Point ferry affected by high water levels

  The City of Toronto issued a statement Wednesday saying parks and city services on the islands have been affected by high water levels.

  Weather

  May 3, 2017