Flood

CSA publishes new guidelines for basement flood protection

Outline was developed as a response to increased flooding risk driven by climate change

NB to receive $39 million federal advance payment for flood recovery

Financial assistance is the highest province has ever received

Maritimes flood losses could increase by up to 300% - Study

Researchers warn that losses in the region will spike if precautionary measures are not taken

IBC supports Toronto’s flood resilience program

New program provides homeowners with emergency management resources and flood risk education

Zurich-led flood resilience alliance gets five-year extension

As part of the extension, the alliance will focus on generating additional funding for flood resilience

NB invests in flood mapping projects

Maps for both the inland and coastline areas to be produced under initiative

Study calls for adoption of flood prevention standards

Flooding is currently the costliest extreme weather event in Canada

Add standard wording to homeowner policies says retired agent

One flood victim admits struggles in dealing with the "unknown" after deluge

B.C. braces for less breathing room between flood, wildfire seasons

Between 40% and 100% of snowpack across the province has already melted, says official

Experts: Canada can no longer "cheat the system" when it comes to flood risk

Flood risks are a serious matter and citizens need to be properly informed of the dangers they possibly face, experts say