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Flood watches issued for several B.C. rivers in wake of powerful storms
June 9, 2017 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – Flood watches have been issued for several major waterways after torrential downpours hit parts of southern and central British Columbia. The River Forecast Centre says rivers throughout the Columbia and East Kootenay regions, including tributaries around Golden, Revelstoke…
Forecast thunderstorms add to flooding concerns across southern B.C.
May 31, 2017 The Canadian PressVANCOUVER – Residents in several areas of British Columbia are bracing for severe thunderstorms as another round of wicked weather bears down on flood-weary regions. Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches for areas including the Shuswap and Okanagan east…
Volunteers in Manitoba town scramble to halt flooding from nearby river
April 3, 2017 The Canadian PressCARMAN, Man. – The threat of flooding from an ice-choked river has prompted a big southern Manitoba town to declare a state of emergency. Officials in Carman say rising water on the Boyne River is causing flooding and sewer backups…
Winnipeg scaling back flood preparations as floodway operations begin
March 31, 2017 The Canadian PressWinnipeg scaled back flood preparations on Friday after Manitoba officials moved to divert water around the city. The gates of the Red River floodway were lifted in anticipation of the river cresting in the city sometime on the weekend. City…