Federal Infrastructure Minister François-Philippe Champagne says he is willing to fast-track reviews of projects that could help communities deal with floods as part of an offer to provinces and cities. READ MORE: More than 3,100 homes flooded across Quebec Champagne…
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200 homes in Rigaud evacuated due to major flooding
About 200 homes in Rigaud, which is located 80 kilometres west of Montreal, have been evacuated due to rising floodwaters in the area. More rain is expected in the coming days starting Wednesday, with about 15 millimetres of rain expected…
More than 3,100 homes flooded across Quebec
More than 3,100 homes across Quebec have been struck by flooding, with 1,400 people forced from their homes and 1,800 properties isolated because of washed out roads or landslides. Quebec’s Public Security Department says it expects water levels to peak…
Flooding turns Drummondville park into rushing river
April 23 2019 10:07am A wooded park in Drummondville, Que. was transformed into a swamp on April 21, as rain and spring melt continues to swell rivers and threaten communities across the province. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Drone video captures extent of Fredericton flooding
April 23 2019 10:07am Flood waters are expected to peak in Fredericton on Tuesday, as the St. John River continues to swell. Drone video captured Monday show how much of the city’s downtown has been effected by the flooding. ‘…
High water levels create dangerous conditions around Ontario locks and dams
April 23 2019 10:07am Many waterways around the Parry Sound region remain swollen as recent rain and spring melt have causes water levels to rise, including in Magnetawan, Ont. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Richelieu River among Quebec waterways leaving parks water-logged
April 23 2019 10:07am Areas along the Richelieu River in Saint-Joseph-de-Sorel, Que. have been left underwater, as rain and spring melt continue to swell waterways and threaten communities. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id]…
Spring melt causing rivers to swell in Victoriaville, Que.
April 23 2019 10:07am Victoriaville, Que. is one of many communities across the province hoping water levels along rivers will begin to drop, as rain and spring melt have caused many to swell. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id…
Volunteer efforts continue as Ottawa River rises
The city is continuing to ask those who are willing to volunteer to help fill sandbags to combat flooding in the Ottawa River. Snowmelt runoff brought on by warmer temperatures continues to feed into the Ottawa River bringing levels up…
Residents get voluntary evacuation notice as waters rise in Saint John, N.B.
Residents in parts of Saint John, N.B., have been given voluntary evacuation notice as water continues to rise along southern portions of the Saint John River. Officials said the worst appeared over Monday in Fredericton, where a number of bridge…