Wind, rainfall warnings issued for B.C.'s central and north coast

The B.C. government is reminding residents that winter is approaching — and with that comes heavy rain and strong winds.

Harrow, Colchester experiencing flooding after heavy, quick rainfall

The Town of Essex and the Essex Region Conservation Authority are warning of flooding in parts of Essex County. In a statement, the Town of Essex warned of localized flooding in the Harrow and ...
Insurance Business America

Push for national flood insurance grows as coverage gaps persist

According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), one in 10 households across the country lacks flood coverage. In high-risk ...

Mayor Chow looks to expand Toronto flood prevention program aimed at protecting basements

A program aimed at helping homeowners protect their properties from basement flooding may be receiving a substantial expansion, Mayor Olivia Chow announced at a news conference Wednesday.
The Weather Network on MSN

Newfoundland to see beneficial rains for drought; 75+ mm for some

Soaking rains are on the way for eastern Newfoundland as a cold front taps into subtropical moisture. While the incoming ...

Tuktoyaktuk ‘told to find funding within’ after major flood

Speaking at the Northwest Territories legislature on Tuesday, Kuptana – who is a cabinet member and the Nunakput MLA, representing Tuk – described the flooding on August 30 as an ...
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Strong winds, heavy rain and high river levels predicted for coastal and central B.C.

Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for much of coastal and central British Columbia this week, setting off cautions about high river levels in those regions. The province's Ministry of Emergency ...