Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Federal funding for flood risk reduction in Edmonton
The Government of Canada and the City of Edmonton has announced more than $22 million in federal funding to help reduce flood risk and damage…
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New polling shows British Columbians want more action on flood risk
Vancouver – One year ago, a series of atmospheric rivers brought unprecedented rain to southwest British Columbia (BC). The storms resulted in the tragic loss…
Government of Canada releases report that will advance work on Canada’s first national flood insurance program
Communities and governments are working together to prepare for and adapt to impacts of climate change, helping to improve quality of life for Canadians in…
Funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure in N.S.
Sixteen municipal projects will receive funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure. “The money will support key projects that make a difference…
Nova Scotia Provides Funding to Support Municipal Infrastructure
Fifteen projects in Nova Scotia will receive funding to help mitigate flood risk and support municipal infrastructure. This includes $675,477 for 10 projects under the…
Natural Assets Help Communities Better Manage Flood Risk: Report
The latest research from the Municipal Natural Assets Initiative (MNAI) found that natural assets like wetlands, forests, and ponds help communities in Canada better manage…
Collaboration and High-Res Maps Improve Flood Risk Management: Study
Community collaboration and high-resolution maps are key factors in delivering effective flood risk management, according to a new study. “The impacts of flooding continue to…
Top Five Research Stories of 2019
Of the news stories that examined new research in the water sector, the following five news stories that were the most read on Water Canada’s…
B.C. Government Approves $3 Million in Emergency Preparedness Funding
Twenty-two local and regional governments in British Columbia (B.C.) have been approved to receive more than $3 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support…
Government of Ontario Commits to Increasing ProvinceFlood Resilience
In the Legislature on May 13, 2019, Premier Doug Ford highlighted the Ontario government’s commitment to increasing the province’s resilience to flooding. “I want to…
Windsor Residents to Benefit from Flood Protection Initiatives
Marco Mendicino, parliamentary secretary to the minister of infrastructure and communities, announced funding for flood protection initiatives in Windsor, Ontario. “Taking concrete steps to adapt…
Report Identifies Ways to Protect Homes from Basement Flooding
With the right information and often for less than $250, homeowners can protect their homes from the increasing risks of basement floods, according to a…
Ontario Reduces Transfer Payments to Conservation Authorities by Half
Provincial funding for conservation authority programs, which warn people about flooding and protect properties from costly damages, has been reduced by half as a result…
Winter Storm Causes Over $124 Million in Insured Damage Across Eastern Canada
The winter storm that hit Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in March 2019 caused over $124 million in insured damage, according to Catastrophe…
Government of Ontario Undertaking Consultations to Improve Conservation Authorities
The Government of Ontario is undertaking consultations to ensure conservation authorities focus and deliver on their core mandate of protecting people, property, and natural resources…
Pilot Program to Increase Flood Risk Awareness in Squamish, B.C.
Squamish is one of three Canadian communities chosen for a new door-to-door pilot program to boost flood risk awareness and emergency preparedness at the household…
Home Insurance Buyers Lack Access to Public Flood Data
Canadian homeowners do not have the information they need to know if they should buy flood insurance, leaving them exposed to significant financial risk. A…
Partners for Action Receives Support to Increase Awareness About Flood Risk
Partners for Action has received $600,000 from The Co-operators to inform Canadians about the changing nature of flood risk and equip them with the tools…
Intact Centre Report on National Flood Standard Released
The new report from the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation, Weathering the Storm: Developing a Canadian Standard for Flood-Resilient Existing Communities, highlights a range of…
Federal and Provincial Governments Support Flood Risk Mapping in Nfld.
Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, has announced close to $1 million in federal funding to Newfoundland and Labrador under the National…
Nova Scotia Secures Federal Funding for Flood Mitigation
On October 10th, 2016, many homeowners in Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) were impacted by a historic storm that dropped over 225 millimetres of rain.…
NL Releases Updated Flood Risk Map for Waterford River
Newfoundland and Labrador has released a flood risk mapping study of the Waterford River and its major tributaries. The new study was undertaken in November…