Thursday, September 18, 2025
Alberta Premier Redford Discusses Flooding Concerns with Insurers
“The water may have receded in Southern Alberta, but life is anything but back to normal in the affected communities. The focus now is on…
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Environment Canada, WSA Come to Agreement on Flooding Issue
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, Environment Canada, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans have come to an agreement concerning future flooding issues that affect…
Ontario Cottage Country Hit by Flooding
Communities in Ontario such as Kawartha Lakes, Bracebridge, Bancroft, South Algonquin, Haliburton, Markstay-Warren, and Huntsville were ravaged by some of the heaviest spring flooding in…
Prairie Flooding Takes Top Spot on Weather Stories List
Spring flooding in Canada’s Prairie region took 2011’s top spot in Environment Canada’s annual list of top weather stories. Epic melts occurred everywhere, says EC’s…
Alberta Funds Flooding Recovery
Two new provincial disaster recovery programs totaling $203.5-million will help citizens and municipalities in southern Alberta recover from recent flooding and severe weather. “These storms…
Federal government commits $38.4M for flood protection in Carmacks, Yukon
The federal government is putting more than $38.4 million into permanent flood mitigation for the Village of Carmacks and Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. The project,…
Vaughan stormwater project earns engineering award
A City of Vaughan project that modernized stormwater infrastructure in Gallanough Park has won top honours from Professional Engineers of Ontario’s York Chapter. The Gallanough…
Montreal homeowners urged to take flood precautions amid rising storm risks
As heavier rainstorms become more common in Montreal, homeowners are being advised to take preventative measures to protect against flooding, water damage and sewage backups.…
Ontario commits $9.6M to wetlands conservation projects
The Ontario government is investing $9.6 million to restore and enhance wetlands across the province in an effort to protect communities from flooding, drought and…
Infrastructure upgrades to enhance stormwater management in White Rock
Improvements to drainage infrastructure will enhance water quality in Semiahmoo Bay and help manage flooding along Marine Drive, after a combined investment of more than $9.86…
Investing in water infrastructure improvements on Vancouver Island
Two communities on Vancouver Island are receiving upgrades to their water infrastructure after a combined investment of more than $5.25 million from the federal and provincial governments…
Castlegar awarded for flood plain mapping
The City of Castlegar has received approval for up to $399,920 through the Province of British Columbia’s Disaster Resilience and Innovation Funding (DRIF) program to…
Calgary completes Gladstone Connect Community Drainage Improvement Project
The City of Calgary announced the completion of the Gladstone Connect Community Drainage Improvement (CDI) Project, a key infrastructure initiative designed to enhance stormwater management, reduce…
Largest park in a generation opens through transformative Port Lands Flood Protection Project
The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth, Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Federal Minister…
Stantec to provide services for Peel Region’s water and wastewater infrastructure program
Stantec has been selected by Peel Region to manage a water and wastewater infrastructure program that will support expanded water and wastewater infrastructure within the…
BC supports community efforts to protect against climate hazards
More people in B.C. will be better protected from natural and climate-driven hazards as the Province invests more than $6 million for 11 community projects.…
New pump station project breaks ground
The Town of Parry Sound announced the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pump Station 2 on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, near the Champagne Street boat…
Ducks Unlimited Canada conserves essential wetland
Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) announced the acquisition of a 34.4-hectare (85.15-acre) property within Ontario’s Georgian Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The newly conserved Honey Harbour Wetland…
Investing in flood reduction capacity in Peterborough
The new downtown flood reduction project in Peterborough, supported by an $11-million investment from the federal government, will replace an existing storm sewer and help…
The Government of Canada invests in flood mapping and adaptation projects
On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping…
Saskatoon’s third flood control project complete
Residents in Saskatoon’s Avalon neighbourhood can look forward to reduced flood risk as the City of Saskatoon officially opens the newly upgraded Weaver Park dry…
Keeping Coaldale and Lethbridge County safe from floods
For more than three decades, the Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County, located within the Malloy Drainage Basin, have experienced destructive floods that can damage…
Flood protection levelled up in Calgary
Flood maps play a critical role in helping Alberta’s communities prepare for flooding and respond more effectively when it happens by guiding land-use planning, supporting…
Protecting Albertans from future floods
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods. In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced…