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Toronto homeowners can claim up to $6,650 in flood protection rebates amid rising insurance claims
What to know As extreme weather events become more common, homeowners are faced with increasing insurance costs, but one report reveals that taking advantage of... The post Toronto homeowners can claim up to 6,650 in flood protection rebates amid rising insurance claims appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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The Suburban
· Jul 4, 2026
flood damage Dollard-des-Ormeaux homes ddo
Debris from waterlogged, damaged Dollard-des-Ormeaux homes.
WRAL News
· Jul 2, 2026
Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?
Inland flooding is common when it comes to tropical systems. How does North Carolina stack up in terms of flood insurance?
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
Residents count losses as heavy rains wreak havoc in Vicolis, Amamorley Estates
Residents of Vicolis and Amamorley Estates in the Ga North Municipality are counting their losses after torrential rains on Thursday night triggered severe flooding, destroying property, displacing families and leaving many without a place to sleep.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Bargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floods
New Zealand’s flood-prone homes are outperforming the rest of the country’s moribund housing market, as buyers chase lower prices and shrug off climate risks. Properties facing the highest flood risk have gained 26.1 per cent in value since January 2020, compared with 19.8 per cent for homes with no exposure, property consultancy Cotality said in Wellington on Tuesday. Discounts of as much as NZ100,000 (US60,000) on some houses were proving too tempting for cost-conscious consumers, it...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 4, 2026
Farmer protests force Gujarat to switch to market-value for transmission projects
Under the revised policy, compensation for land occupied by transmission towers will instead be calculated at 200 of the prevailing market value, a move expected to substantially increase payouts in several districts
CBC News
· Jun 29, 2026
Ottawa set to relaunch federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces
After a hiatus, the popular greener homes grant is returning to Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and British Columbia, CBC News has learned.
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Related coverage for "Toronto homeowners can claim up to $6,650 in flood protection rebates amid rising insurance claims": The Suburban — flood damage Dollard-des-Ormeaux homes ddo. WRAL News — Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?. MyJoyOnline — Residents count losses as heavy rains wreak havoc in Vicolis, Amamorley Estates. South China Morning Post — Bargain homes are to be had in New Zealand but here’s the catch: floods. The Hindu BusinessLine — Farmer protests force Gujarat to switch to market-value for transmission projects. CBC News — Ottawa set to relaunch federal green home retrofit program in 4 provinces