Thursday, March 20, 2025
Windsor upgrades infrastructure in areas vulnerable to flooding
The City of Windsor announced the $4-million reconstruction of Eastlawn Avenue as part of the ongoing implementation of the Sewer Master Plan to renew and…
Flooding
Flood prevention upgrades included in funding for Alberta communities
More than $38.5 million in federal-provincial funding for two dozen new infrastructure projects across Alberta. Of the $38.5 million, Red Deer will receive over $22.2…
Funding announced to prevent floods in Squamish, B.C.
The governments of Canada and British Columbia (B.C.) have announced funding to prevent floods in Squamish. “We have seen how climate change has increased the…
Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir project moving forward
The Government of Canada has announced that the Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir Project is moving forward. “Canadians are seeing and feeling the effects of intensifying weather…
Funding announced to improve flood resiliency in 12 B.C. communities
Federal funding has been announced to increase flood resiliency and improve the safety of residents in 12 communities across B.C. “We’ve seen how devastating extreme weather…
GNWT Issues Statement on Current Flooding in NWT
Premier Caroline Cochrane and Paulie Chinna, minister of municipal and community affairs and minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, issued the following statement on…
Multi-sectoral Network Launches New Initiative Called Unflood Ontario
A multi‐sectoral network of over 50 community foundations, insurance industry representatives, businesses, environmental groups, and green infrastructure advocates have launched a new initiative called Unflood Ontario.…
Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations Receive Support for Plans to Protect Members from Possible Flooding
The Government of Canada is working in close partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council Emergency Services Manager. This is to support the First Nations communities of…
Province of B.C. Urges Residents to Prepare for Spring Flood Season
The Province of B.C. is urging British Columbians to follow all directions of local authorities and take steps to prepare for the possibility of flooding…
Calling on “Team Canada” to Prepare for Spring Flooding
Question: What do COVID-19 and spring flooding have in common? Answer: They both cause hardship and economic instability—if Canadians are not prepared. While we all…
Unprecedented High Water Levels Expected Across NWT
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is advising the that unprecedented high water levels are expected across the territory this spring, which will increase…
Ontario Government Provides Update on Flooding Strategy
The initiatives being adopted as part of Ontario’s Flooding Strategy will help ensure that the public is better prepared for flooding events and flood risk…
Okanagan at Risk of Extreme Flooding: OBWB
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has sent a letter to the Province of B.C., requesting a review of how it manages Okanagan lake levels…
Ontario Provides Funding to Help Municipalities Prepare for Extreme Weather
The Ontario government is providing up to $2 million in additional funding to extend the Build Back Better pilot project through 2023. Through this program,…
Canadian Cities Receive C+ Score on Flood Preparedness
Canadian cities received a C+ grade on flood preparedness in a study conducted by the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University of Waterloo. The study shows…
Building the Business Case for Natural Infrastructure
Flooding is a critical issue facing Canadian municipalities that will only become more challenging as we continue to experience the effects of climate change. A…
Credit Valley Conservation Now Offers Real-time Flood Alerts Via Mobile App
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) has partnered with Alertable to offer residents real-time flood alerts that can be sent to their mobile devices through push notifications.…
Taber, Alberta Receives Federal Funding for Flood Protection
The Municipal District of Taber will be better protected from major floods caused by heavy rainfalls or snowmelts as the Government of Canada invests in…
Government of Canada Creates Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation
The creation of an interdisciplinary Task Force on Flood Insurance and Relocation has been announced by the Government of Canada. “Flooding in Canada has devastating…
New National Standards and Guidelines Developed for Increasing Flood Resilience
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (Intact Centre) at the University of Waterloo and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) have joined forces to develop…
Government of Canada Invests in Brampton Flood Protection Project
Improvements for the Downtown Brampton Flood Protection project have been announced by Catherine McKenna, minister of infrastructure and communities, Sonia Sidhu, member of parliament for…
Funding Announced to Reduce Impacts of Flooding in LaSalle, Ontario
Funding to reduce the impact of severe storms and flooding in the LaSalle area has been announced. “We are proud to partner with Infrastructure Canada…
Funding Announced to Protect Toronto’s Rockcliffe Community From Flooding
Funding has been announced to reduce the impact of severe storms and flooding in Toronto’s Rockcliffe community. “With severe weather events on the rise, it…
Tecumseh, Ont. Receives Federal Funding to Reduce Impacts of Flooding
In recent years, Tecumseh experienced catastrophic storms that caused significant flood damage to local residences and businesses. Funding to reduce the impact of severe storms…