Tofield floods after heavy rain & more today
Residents southeast of Edmonton are facing property damage and evacuations as heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in Tofield. Meanwhile, Calgary has opened its first dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ community centre, and police in Vancouver and Toronto are investigating separate public safety incidents in parks and downtown areas.
Residents in Tofield should avoid low-lying areas as the town remains under an overland flooding alert following two days of intense rain. The downpour has turned roads, fields, and parking lots into waterways, forcing some people to leave their homes and causing significant damage to property. Local officials are currently assessing the impact on infrastructure, while long-time residents report that water levels are higher than they have seen in decades. Drivers are urged to stay off flooded roads as conditions remain unstable.
Calgary residents now have access to a new resource hub following the opening of the city’s first dedicated 2SLGBTQIA+ community centre. Located outside of the traditional nightlife scene, the centre provides a permanent gathering space for the community after 50 years of advocacy and planning. It is designed to offer support services and a safe environment for residents of all ages who previously lacked a non-bar-related meeting space.
Public safety warnings are in effect following two separate incidents in Vancouver and Toronto. In Vancouver, police were called to Connaught Park after a man disrupted a cricket game, used bear spray on several players, and broke one player's arm. In Toronto, two people were hospitalized on Monday afternoon following a dog bite incident near the intersection of Bloor and Church streets. Police are continuing to investigate both cases.
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