Tag: flood protection
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...
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...
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...
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...
National Survey Shows that Two-Thirds of Canadians Believe They Are Covered for...
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...
