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Why is the federal government looking to create a national emergency agency?Here's a look at what a national emergency agency could consist of, and how it would be different from what's already in place to deal with disasters like wildfires.Canada4 hours
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Regina streets flooded after Sask. thunderstormRegina residents had a busy commute Friday morning as overnight thunderstorms brought heavy rain and caused localized flooding in parts of the city.CanadaJun 2
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Spring flood risks in Canada raise concern about insurance for homeownersFlooding is the biggest under-insured climate risk in Canada, said Victor Adesanya, vice-president of insurance at DBRS Morningstar, especially during the spring thaw.EnvironmentMay 26
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Neighbourhood swamped by rising Okanagan-area creek gets OK from OKIB to return homeParker Cove residents' homes were damaged, although the full scale of the destruction wasn't made clear in the immediate aftermath of the flood.WeatherMay 25
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IN PHOTOS: Flooding in Italy leaves 14 dead, cars submerged, thousands without powerAuthorities on Friday said that 43 towns were impacted by flooding and landslides and more than 500 roads are closed or destroyed.WorldMay 20
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Lumby, B.C. area residents disappointed by lack of flood prevention helpFlooding in the Whitevale Rd. area has become a regular problem. However, residents say their attempts to get government officials to help with flood prevention have been ignored.EnvironmentMay 19
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2 stranded on flooded road rescued by Vernon Search and RescueVSAR said two people got stuck on Whiteman Creek Forest Service Road when their way out was impaired by flood damage. A crew helped find a safe route across the creek.CanadaMay 12
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Flood watch in effect for Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough areaOtonabee Conservation issued a flood watch Thursday and urged residents to be cautious on the Trent-Severn Waterway and local lakes despite the recent days of milder weather.EnvironmentMay 11
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‘Worst I think I’ve ever seen’: Cache Creek on edge as inbound heat raises flood riskAbout 300 people have been forced from their homes as the community of Cache Creek, B.C., faces its second round of flooding in as many weeks.EnvironmentMay 10
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300 people under evacuation order in Cache Creek due to renewed floodingThe order covers the Sage and Sands mobile home park off the Trans-Canada Highway, as well as more than 20 homes on Old Cariboo Road, Nugget Road and Collins Road.EnvironmentMay 9
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