Tag: 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...
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...
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...
Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations Receive Support for Plans to...
The Government of Canada is working in close partnership with the Mushkegowuk Council Emergency Services Manager. This is to support the First Nations communities...
Budget 2021: A Healthy Environment for a Healthy Economy
Chrystia Freeland, deputy prime minister and minister of finance, released Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience, on April 19, 2021.
“This budget...
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...
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...
