The remnants of tropical storm Debby that swept through southern Quebec last month was the “costliest severe weather event” in the province’s history, according to […]
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Fires and floods: 4 disasters across Canada led to record number of insurance claims in 2024
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 4, 2024 3:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Insurance Bureau […]
‘Tornadoes over water’ seen across Eastern Canada this summer
Marc-André Bourgeois-Gaudet was in his boat off the shores of Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que., last Friday when he saw several funnel clouds descending from the sky like […]
1 in 3 Canadians report being personally impacted by severe weather: poll
A new poll suggests more Canadians are feeling the direct impacts of extreme weather, but that has not changed overall opinions about climate change. The […]
Toronto seeing wettest summer ever as rainfall grips Eastern Canada
If you’re thinking there has been a lot of rain this summer in Toronto, you’re right. In fact, many parts of Eastern Canada have been […]
Cause of major water main break remains unclear, Montreal mayor says
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal continued to clean up Monday after a major water main break flooded streets, paralyzed traffic, and […]
Nine days after record rainfall, parts of Quebec brace for more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 18, 2024 1:04 pm Updated August 18, 2024 1:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase […]
Mould, sewage and ‘hazardous’ damage: Flood victims turn to volunteers for help
The stench was becoming unbearable for Nydia Ceron after the torrential and historic downpour from tropical storm Debby’s remnants flooded her basement. The 65-year-old lives […]
Quebec premier François Legault defends response to Debby downpour
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2024 11:42 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Premier François […]
Canadian couple finally set to move back into flooded condo. Then Debby came
After a devastating flood forced Ryan Handfield and Alex Peters from their Montreal condo 13 months ago, they were ecstatic to learn their home was […]