Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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…
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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…
Federal government invests in shoreline adaptation and restoration for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation
Erosion and flood protection improvements will help preserve the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) shores after a joint investment of more than $10.1 million from the federal government and…
Federal government invests in improved flood protection in the Village of Tahsis
Improvements to flood protection infrastructure will help the Village of Tahsis become more resilient to riverbank and coastal floods after a combined investment of more…
Federal government partners with Port Coquitlam to strengthen flood protection efforts
The federal government is investing $9.6 million in two projects to mitigate flooding risks to the community by upgrading critical infrastructure. This was announced by Ron McKinnon,…
Flood protection milestone puts new waterfront city in within reach
The three orders of government, through Waterfront Toronto, reached a major milestone in a promise made to protect Toronto residents and businesses from the damages…
Alberta to provide better community drought and flood protection
Municipalities and Indigenous communities can now apply for $19 million in funding to help protect homes, businesses and lives from floods and droughts. Alberta’s government…
Kashwakamak Dam rebuild to bolster flood and drought protection
NORTH FRONTENAC, ON – The Kashwakamak dam is set for a major rebuild to mitigate the risks of failure and flooding, thanks to a nearly…
Toronto and Federal Government Invest in Flood Protection for Rockcliffe-Smythe Area
Toronto, ON—In response to increasing flood risks exacerbated by climate change, the federal government and the City of Toronto have announced a joint investment of…
Caldwell First Nation and federal government partner on $15M Hillman Marsh Dyke upgrade
LEAMINGTON, ON – Caldwell First Nation, in partnership with the federal government, is set to upgrade the Hillman Marshland’s southern dyke, a critical infrastructure project…
Alberta commits over $30M to mitigate drought and flood risks
In a significant move to safeguard public safety and critical infrastructure, Alberta has announced an investment of more than $30 million into community-led projects aimed…
Canada invests in flood protection upgrades in Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough, ON – Ryan Turnbull, Member of Parliament for Whitby, and His Worship Jeff Leal, Mayor of the City of Peterborough, have announced over $2.1…
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…
District of Squamish Receives $4-Million Grant for Flood Protection Project
The District of Squamish has received a grant totalling $4,049,878 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program offered by the Government of Canada. The funding will be…
Windsor Residents to Benefit from Flood Protection Initiatives
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for flood protection initiatives in Windsor, Ontario. “Taking concrete steps to adapt…
Building Code Changes Support Development and Flood Control Work
In a statement released last Friday, the Government of Ontario announced that it had made changes to the building code in the Lower Don Lands…
Burlington Chosen to Pilot Home Flood Protection Program
The University of Waterloo, Province of Ontario and City of Burlington announced the launch of the Home Flood Protection Program at Burlington City Hall to…
Manitoba Report: Soil Moisture Anticipates Major Overland Flooding
Manitoba has released its 2017 January Conditions Report, which indicates that normal to well-above normal soil moisture and winter precipitation to date, combined with future…
National Survey Shows that Two-Thirds of Canadians Believe They Are Covered for Flood Protection
A new national survey of home owners shows that two-thirds of Canadians believe that flood protection is included in their home insurance plans. The survey, conducted…
Manitoba Unveils Massive Comprehensive Strategy for Surface Water Management
In an effort to protect the province’s water resources, Manitoba announced its first comprehensive Surface Water Management Strategy along with multi-year surface water management investments.…