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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…
Public security minister preaches patience as Quebec towns deal with flooding
May 3, 2017 The Canadian PressMONTREAL – Quebec’s public security minister asked flood-stricken communities to be patient on Tuesday as forecasts called for more rain this week. Numerous Quebec municipalities that border streams and rivers are dealing with floods as heavy precipitation and mild temperatures…
Quebec authorities watch for flooding after heavy weekend rainfall
April 18, 2017 The Canadian PressMONTREAL – Recent heavy rainfall had civil security authorities keeping close tabs on Quebec rivers Monday as minor flooding was reported in various parts of the province. Heavy rain on Sunday raised the water levels of streams and rivers over…
Rising ice, flood waters force Manitobans from homes: Canadian Red Cross
April 17, 2017 The Canadian PressTHE PAS, Man. – Rising ice and flood waters have forced hundreds of people from their homes in Manitoba. Jason Small of the Canadian Red Cross says 107 people from the Opaskwayak Cree Nation are being temporarily housed in hotels…