Ottawa flooding

Ottawa Public Health Checks In on Flood Victims During ‘Very Challenging Time’

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Ottawa Public Health Checks In on Flood Victims During ‘Very Challenging Time’

Ottawa Public Health is providing wellness resources for residents affected by last week’s Canada Day storm, including door-to-door check-ins in flood-damaged neighbourhoods. The July 1 heavy rainfall caused flooding across several communities and damaged thousands of homes. Storm Floods Ottawa Homes The storm brought intense rainfall that led to major flooding in different parts of the city. … Read more

‘Extreme Weather’ Cancels Ottawa’s Canada Day Activities, Including Fireworks

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‘Extreme Weather’ Cancels Ottawa’s Canada Day Activities, Including Fireworks

Severe weather on Wednesday forced the cancellation of Ottawa’s evening Canada Day celebrations, including the planned fireworks display. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, flooding, road closures and widespread power outages created unsafe conditions across the city. Canadian Heritage confirmed that the National Canada Day Evening Show had been cancelled because of public safety concerns and the poor … Read more