Saturday, August 15, 2026
New Bridge in Dawson Creek, B.C. to Protect Residents from Flooding
Construction of a new bridge to replace the existing three culverts under 8th Street in downtown Dawson Creek, B.C. will start in June 2020. The…
Flooding
Government of Ontario Prepares for Potential Spring Flooding
The Ontario government has been working with federal and municipal governments, First Nations partners, and non-governmental organizations to prepare for potential spring flooding. “During these…
Ontario Releases its Flooding Strategy
The Government of Ontario has released its new flood strategy, which looks to reduce the risk and increase preparedness of flood events. “We know that…
USask Professor Leads Project to Predict River Ice Jams and Reduce Risk of Flooding
A University of Saskatchewan professor is working on better predicting ice formation in rivers, and potential ice jamming, to reduce the risk of flooding. When…
District of Kent, B.C. Declares State of Emergency Due to Flooding
A state of local emergency was declared by Mayor Sylvia Pranger for the District of Kent on February 1, 2020. Heavy precipitation in the area…
Special Advisor on Flooding Recognizes Critical Role of CAs
Conservation Ontario is pleased that the report released by Ontario’s Special Advisor on Flooding recognizes the critical role that conservation authorities play in Ontario’s flood…
Ontario Government Releases Report from Special Advisor on Flooding
The Ontario government’s Special Advisor on Flooding delivered his report on October 31, 2019. In July 2019, Natural Resources Minister John Yakabuski named Doug McNeil…
New Study Explores Canadian Attitudes on Flooding
Increased rates of flooding are taking a toll on Canadians with 31 per cent worried they will experience flooding in the next 12 months. This…