Over $26m invested in disaster mitigation infrastructure in BC

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Penticton —  People and communities across B.C. will benefit from enhanced protection against the impacts of climate change and severe weather after a combined investment of more than $26 million from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Announced by Minister Sean Fraser and Minister Bowinn Ma, these projects will build resilience in communities to better mitigate the impacts of climate-related …

Cape Breton orgs get funds to repair, rebuild post-Hurricane Fiona

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The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities and businesses recover and build resilience for future climate-related weather events Sydney – When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities recover, restore …

Helping Inverness County improve 15 rural climate comfort centres

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The Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund is helping communities build resilience for future climate-related weather events Inverness County – Climate comfort centres play an essential role during extreme weather events, offering residents a place to shelter, charge devices, use the internet, and check in with family and friends. By providing a space where people can feel safe, supported, and connected during …