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From Manitoba to Quebec, Canadians prepare for spring flooding
Environment Canada said parts of southern Quebec had received up to 40 millimetres of rain since the start to the week, and forecasts are calling for more.
Rising waters in Bracebridge raise concerns as officials warn of critical days ahead
The town is warning people in areas that may have become isolated due to washed-out roads to remain cautious and stay put.
No reported wildlife, water affected from leak near Cold Lake, Imperial Oil says
An Imperial Oil spokeswoman says the pipeline leaked a bitumen emulsion — a mixture of the heavy crude oil, bitumen and water — within the company's leased area near Cold Lake.
‘It’s a race against time’ to ready for flood in Peguis First Nation, says Kinew
Premier Wab Kinew visited Peguis First Nation to assist with flood prevention efforts in the lead up to what may be the final days before the spring flood hits the community.
Calgary committee punts proposed development regulations in flood-prone areas
City of Calgary administration proposed the new regulations to reflect updated flood mapping from the provincial government, including the impact of flood mitigation projects.
Northeast B.C. biggest area of concern for wildfires in 2026 season
Western parts of the Cariboo Fire Centre (Chilcotin) and the Kamloops Fire Centre are also experiencing moderate drought conditions and could see more fires.
Manitoba campsite bookings open
'Unfortunately, not only were people's homes and lives displaced, but a lot of people had to cancel their trips,' Johnson said. 'We saw a lot of our rentals being canceled.'
Owners of Nakiska ski area announce plans for new summer activities in 2027
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, operators of the Nakiska ski resort west of Calgary, have announced plans to open for new activities in the summer of 2027.
Snowfall warnings issued as another spring storm takes aim at southern Alberta
Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for a large area of central and southern Alberta, with up to 30 centimetres of snow forecast to fall by late Thursday.
Manitoba flood season to see ‘rapid, concentrated spring runoff’ soon
Warm weather increased the risk of flooding in the Interlake and Parkland regions as areas brace for it to begin as soon as this weekend.
Canadian oilpatch holding off investment changes despite surge in crude prices
The surge is oil and gas prices caused by the war in the Middle East hasn't changed the immediate investment plans of Canadian producers, say industry executives.
Spring flooding prompts Minden Hills, Ont. to declare state of emergency
The Township of Minden Hills, Ont., on Tuesday declared a state of emergency due to flooding from the Gull River, which flows directly through the town of Minden.
Bell holds closed-door meeting with Saskatchewan landowners over AI data centre
In a written letter to the council at the RM of Sherwood, the group writes “At every stage of this process our concerns have been deferred, reduced, or ignored.”
B.C. First Nation travels to U.K., seeks compensation 9 years after fuel spill
The First Nation wants the government to come to the table to resolve restoration and compensation for the Nathan E. Stewart oil spill, which happened 10 years ago.
‘Limpy’ the bear evades capture, remains free in Nova Scotia suburb
DNR said it's been tracking the bear for 15 years in Hammonds Plains, N.S., and recently decided to relocate Limpy after safety concerns were raised.
Toronto area to see heavy rain, prompting flooding risk across region
People are urged to travel with caution due to the potential pooling on roads and flooding concerns and reminded not to drive, walk or bike through floodwater.
N.B. chiefs say closure of salmon conservation facility will lead to ‘extinction’
Wolastoqey chiefs are speaking out against the closure of a salmon conservation facility, which they say will result in the extinction of salmon in the Saint John River.
Peguis First Nation braces for flooding, work underway to protect homes and roads
Efforts to prevent flooding are underway in a Peguis First Nation. People are preparing roadways, facilities and more than 200 at-risk homes for the spring thaw.
Saskatchewan volunteer firefighters sharpen skills with hands-on training
Fires blazed in North Battleford today—not as a disaster, but as a classroom. Local volunteer firefighters took part in intensive, hands-on drills to gear up for wildfire season.
Okanagan snowpack at lowest in 40 years as drought fears ramp up
The chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board says as drought fears ramp up, so too does planning as the region braces for what could be a very dry summer.
City of Calgary says wild weather swings have pothole crews playing catch-up
It is pothole season, and while City of Calgary crews are already working to repair the divots in the road, the recent wild swings in the weather mean they're playing catch-up.
Canada’s wildfire season forecast is ’cause for concern,’ experts warn
Much of Canada enters wildfire season in better shape than worst years in recent memory. A stormy winter has left a fairly deep snowpack lingering across the country.
B.C.’s drought conditions show ‘strong regional divide’ between north and south
A low snowpack could mean drought and water restrictions for parts of the province this year, but it's not a guarantee, hydrologist Jonathan Boyd said.
