Why Canada may not be ready for ‘new reality’ of flash flooding and severe storms

VANCOUVER — Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he’s been following the “terrible tragedy” of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died.
But he’s also worried Canada isn’t doing enough to prevent such disasters here, saying the country needs to invest in flood mapping, infrastructure and early warning systems.
“Luckily, there are many ways that we can protect ourselves, but we have to make the effort,&rdq