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Fisher River rises, causes more damage in flooded Manitoba community
WINNIPEG — More people left Peguis First Nation on Tuesday as floodwaters caused further damage in southern and central Manitoba. "People are tiring and it is a lot of work to try and fight against Mother Nature," Chief Glenn Hudson said. "Roads
Swollen rivers, flooded roads prompt evacuations in some areas of Manitoba
WINNIPEG — Albert Stevenson was among members of the Peguis First Nation who stayed behind Monday after others fled to escape flooding. “Right now, we’re just checking sump pumps … and pump the water out of the yards if we can,"
B.C. disaster program upgraded to help flood victims, quickly aid in other disasters
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is overhauling its program that provides assistance after a disaster, making more people and businesses affected by last November's catastrophic flooding immediately eligible for help. A statement from the Min...
Fraser Valley officials advocate for federal funding to upgrade dikes after floods
OTTAWA — The mayor of Abbotsford, B.C., says expecting local governments to shoulder the cost of infrastructure upgrades to protect their communities from flooding has been a "monumental mistake." Henry Braun made the comment to a Senate standing commi...
Emergencies Act inquiry ‘could’ get access to cabinet secrets: Mendicino
OTTAWA — The public safety minister says the judge tasked with leading a public inquiry into the government's decision to invoke the Emergencies Act will have access to information that "could" include cabinet secrets. Marco Mendicino has told reporte...
Government calls inquiry into use of Emergencies Act
OTTAWA — Federal ministers defended the government's use of the Emergencies Act Monday as they announced an independent public inquiry to investigate the use of the act to end blockades at Canadian border crossings and in Ottawa earlier this year. The
Manitoba could see some overland flooding as another wet weather system moves in
WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s infrastructure minister says there have been unique challenges with flood forecasting and the spring melt as the province prepares to be hit by another wet weather system. Doyle Piwnuik says it's not clear yet exactly where the u...
B.C. flood survivor warns others to check insurance amid rising climate disasters
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A survivor of British Columbia's catastrophic floods last year is warning others to check their insurance policies after she said she received a payout of only $30,000 when her home, assessed at $414,000, was destroyed. Pam ...
B.C. commits $53.6M in recovery funding for 10 local communities affected by floods
VICTORIA — Ten communities still recovering from November's disastrous flooding in British Columbia are receiving $53.6 million from the provincial government to help rebuild infrastructure and get evacuees back into their homes. Municipal Affairs Min...
B.C. communities struck by wildfires and floods brace for spring thaw
MERRITT, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Alanna Cowan has watched the Nicola River in British Columbia's Interior turn the colour of chocolate milk and rise every spring, as warm weather melts snow from the surrounding mountains. It is part of an annual cycle