Halifax looking to limit development in flood-prone area of Bedford
CTV News A section of Bedford, N.S., could soon be off limits to builders. City hall is looking to restrict construction in an area prone to flooding in the Halifax […]
Kawartha Lakes urges property owners in flood-prone zones to prepare for 2025 flood season
Kawartha Lakes Kawartha Lakes – Following a winter of historic snowfall, Kawartha Lakes is gearing up for potential spring flooding. As snow melts, some areas are prone to high water […]
Northern Ontario conservation authorities warn of possible spring flooding
CBC “It would only be in the local creeks and rivers that are just receiving snow-melt from our local areas. There is some concern, especially because the landscape is either […]
Flood outlook in effect in the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District
Sault Ste. Marie News Residents throughout the Sault Ste. Marie/Blind River District are under a Flood Outlook, the Ministry of Natural Resources warns in a news release issued today. This […]
Southern Alberta irrigation districts say water-sharing agreements likely not needed this year
CTV News “Water storage levels are significantly better almost three times as much as they were this time last year,” said David Westwood, general manager of the St. Mary River […]
Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the water
The Conversation – Canada The future of freshwater is increasingly in jeopardy across Canada and around the world. Lakes, rivers and wetlands face numerous threats, from climate change to a […]
Compare and contrast: How multiple human-induced stressors interactively impair freshwater food webs
Phys.org Freshwater lakes and ponds are among the most biodiverse habitats on Earth, and they are subjected to multiple environmental pressures including climate change, nutrient pollution, and pesticide contamination. […]
Quebec Communities Face Severe Flooding Crisis
The Pinnacle Gazette Severe flooding has struck various parts of Quebec, compelling authorities to declare states of emergency and initiate evacuations as multiple rivers swell past safe limits. The emergency, […]
Mining company fined $114K for polluting B.C. river with high cobalt levels
BIV News A mining company has been handed a $114,750 penalty for repeatedly sending cobalt-laced waste into a B.C. river at levels as high as 7,000 per cent above legal […]
Boil water advisory in effect for area in Montreal’s Ville-Marie borough
CTV News The city reminds that water should be boiled even if a home filtering device is installed. In addition, schools, businesses and institutions in the ares should shut off […]