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Victoria gets federal support to improve underground infrastructure for flood resilience
Portions of the city’s infrastructure are nearly 100 year old and in need of replacement
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Flood-affected residents consider Quebec’s buyout program
Homeowners mull buyout offers after recent floods cost them plenty
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Provinces request millions from federal government to buy out flooded properties
The cost to buy out hundreds of thousands of flood-endangered homes actually runs closer to billions
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Provincial disaster recovery program takes effect in flooded Ontario municipality
Program allows eligible homeowners to recover some costs following a natural disaster
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New Brunswick town’s flood mitigation project gains federal funding
Funding to be used to construct a pumping station
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Ottawa River level reaches historic high
Nearby communities have declared states of emergency following disastrous development
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IBC: Those at repeated risk of flooding will have difficulty obtaining insurance
Body calls for governments to consider property buyouts in high-risk areas
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iA Financial provides flood relief funding to the Canadian Red Cross
Major insurer makes contribution following recent flooding events
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Experts: Affordable insurance, relocation incentives needed to protect against future flooding risk
Experts also say that municipalities must do more to prevent development in flood-prone areas
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Aviva Canada shares flood insurance information
Insurer reveals some flood insurance insights - a relevant topic due to ongoing weather conditions