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‘Prudent’ municipal development needed to reduce catastrophe losses: IBC
July 14, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterWith the recent wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta. being the most expensive natural disaster in Canadian history and in the same province as Canada’s second most expensive catastrophe, officials from Insurance Bureau of Canada recently suggested that building codes and…
Police say Mississauga house explosion now a criminal investigation
June 30, 2016 Madeline Smith - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – A house explosion west of Toronto that killed one woman this week is now a criminal investigation, but investigators aren’t ruling out the possibility that it was an accident. Peel Regional Police Sgt. Josh Colley said the home…
As Fort McMurray rebuilds, fire chief wants more wildfire resilience
June 28, 2016 Lauren Krugel - THE CANADIAN PRESSFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The man who led the fight against the wildfire that devastated parts of Fort McMurray in May is urging changes to the way homes are rebuilt to avoid similar destruction in the future. Fort McMurray fire…
Tornado shuts down Canadian company’s solar cell factory in China, no material impact anticipated
June 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterEmergency team members have been dispatched to help employees and communities affected by the tornado that damaged and shut down Canadian Solar’s solar cell factory in China, although it is not anticipated the event will have a material impact on…
Voluntary evacuation of homes and cottages in southern Manitoba remains in effect following flooding, road washouts
June 28, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterA voluntary evacuation of homes and cottages in southern Manitoba near the Ontario border remains in effect several days after a heavy rain event caused flooding and road washouts. Manitoba Sustainable Development (MSD) said in a press release on Monday…
U.S. forum urges need for disaster-exposed communities to be more resilient: A.M. Best
June 27, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIndustry players focused on resilience experts are facing a big, but unfortunately familiar, challenge: making people aware of the critical need to ensure they are prepared for natural disasters in the event they occur. That is, at least in part,…
Climate change forcing builders to rethink how they design structures: expert
June 27, 2016 Alexandra Posadzki - THE CANADIAN PRESSTORONTO – Severe weather events like wildfires and floods are becoming more frequent and more difficult to predict, forcing architects and engineers to rethink how they design buildings, infrastructure and cities. Brock Schroeder, managing director of engineering firm Entuitive, says…
B.C. highway reopens one week after flooding
June 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure said on Thursday that Highway 97 South from Mackenzie Junction to Chetwynd will open by noon, one week after flooding from heavy rainfall. Todd Stone said that the highway will be open to…
B.C. commits $750,000 in funding for flood mitigation projects in Delta and Kelowna
June 23, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterBritish Columbia’s Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced on Wednesday $750,000 in funding for flood mitigation projects in the province’s Kelowna and Delta areas. The ministry said in a press release on Wednesday that it is committing $550,000 in funding…
Construction crews continue work on repairing flood-damaged roads in northern B.C.
June 21, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterConstruction crews and heavy equipment operators continue to work day and night to rebuild sections of highways and roads that were severely damaged by massive flooding in northern British Columbia last week. B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone…
Alberta community still busy rebuilding since flooding hit three years ago
June 20, 2016 The Canadian PressHIGH RIVER, Alta. – It’s been a busy three years for one of the southern Alberta communities hardest hit by extensive flooding three years ago. The mayor of High River south of Calgary says the town has come back stronger…
Wood tower at the University of British Columbia a game changer for construction
June 17, 2016 Linda Givetash - THE CANADIAN PRESSVANCOUVER – A student residence under construction at the University of British Columbia could set a new precedent for wooden towers in Canada. The 18-storey Brock Commons is intended to show developers and the public that wood can be as…