Environment Canada warns there is the potential for more wet weather in the immediate future. Families and businesses should assess the risk of flooding around their property.

With increased precipitation levels, many communities are continuing to face flood impacts and while others are beginning to experience it.

The B.C. government will provide up to $1.6 million this winter to help more than 90 communities make additional shelter spaces available to ensure everyone has access to a safe, warm place at night.

Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett issued the following statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the Columbia River Treaty:

Two new reports released today will help planners and engineers in developing strategies to manage increased flood risk along the Fraser River.

B.C. agriculture and agri-food projects, supporting everything from innovation to food safety, are receiving more than $2.9 million in funding from the governments of Canada and British Columbia.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

Twenty-six communities throughout B.C. will benefit from greater flood protection thanks to a joint investment by the governments of Canada and British Columbia.