Posts Filed Under: flooding

Greening Hospitals and Saving Money

Over the past 13 years, the TRCA has helped 60 hospitals cut a combined 100,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, saving close to $28 million.

By Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Aug. 14th, 4:46 pm

17 Comments

What Hanlan’s Nude Beach Means to Toronto’s Queer Community

The beach will re-open on July 31 after being closed to the public since May due to extensive flooding.

By Aeryn Pfaff Jul. 28th, 10:00 pm

58 Comments

Flooding Across the GTA Will Only Get Worse With Climate Change

Severe flooding on Ward's Island has led to a plunge in business at the Rectory Café. It will close for good in October.

By Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Jun. 23rd, 12:17 pm

8 Comments

Why Lower Don Flood Protection is a Necessary Cost

While $1.25 billion is a lot of money, it's the price for prudent Port Lands planning.

By Andrew Reeves Nov. 2nd, 3:30 pm

1 Comment

Public Works: Flexible Parks that Prepare for Flooding

Copenhagen is redesigning a popular park to be enjoyable even in times of high rain. How Toronto can prepare for the next deluge.

By Peter Goffin Feb. 2nd, 9:00 am

10 Comments

Public Works: Preparing Sewage Treatment Plants for Climate Change

As Toronto anticipates worse storms and more flooding, Boston's Deer Island wastewater facility has planned for the worst.

By Peter Goffin Apr. 7th, 10:00 am

3 Comments

Public Works: Building More Resilient Cities

Oakland's new chief resiliency officer will help city prepare for catastrophic events and overcome chronic social problems.

By Peter Goffin Aug. 26th, 9:10 am

8 Comments

Lake Ontario May Suffer Fallout From Monday’s Floods

What effect do storm surges have on Lake Ontario's ecology?

By Tyler Irving • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 11th, 2:15 pm

9 Comments

The Don Runneth Over

A look at past, present, and future efforts to control flooding in the Don Valley.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 10th, 11:00 am

3 Comments

Historicist: Water Over The Bridge

Ice takes out the Old Mill Bridge in 1916.

By David Wencer Feb. 2nd, 12:00 pm

16 Comments

Water the Trouble

By Jonathan Goldsbie Feb. 12th, 12:45 pm