Tag: floods
Alberta Government Invests in Flood Mitigation and Adaptation Projects
The Alberta government is spending $53 million from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund to support projects that will help communities mitigate,...
New Brunswick Releases Flood Map for 2018
New Brunswick’s Department of Environment and Local Government has used the latest available technology to create a flood map for 2018. That year, the...
Report Gives Canada “C” Grade on Flood Preparedness
Canada’s provinces and territories received a grade of C on flood preparedness in a new report.
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation at the University...
Water Security Agency to Increase Funding for Emergency Flood Damage Reduction...
To help communities respond to widespread flooding, the Water Security Agency (WSA) will be expanding the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) by $2...
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...
Manitoba Issues Updated Flood Warning and High Water Advisory
Manitoba Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre issued an updated flood warning and high water advisory for southwest and western Manitoba.
On July 1, based on engineering...
Manitoba Invests $33 Million in Projects to Improve Climate Resilience
The Manitoba government is investing $33 million to improve climate resilience and support municipalities across the province, according to an announcement by Premier Brian...
Wood Buffalo Council Approves Motions to Support Flood Recovery
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has approved a number of motions to support flood recovery and reconstruction activities.
“We are going to do everything...
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...
Manitoba Advises Red River Floodway to be Activated
A high water warning for the Red River south of Winnipeg has been issued by the Manitoba government. The Government of Manitoba is preparing...
