SAINT JOHN, N.B. “Water levels south of Fredericton are expected to rise over the coming days … Now is the time to take action.”Gallant warned against complacency. “This one is approaching the 1973 and 2008 floods but it might exceed even those.”The voluntary evacuation notice in Saint John could affect about 1,900 people. He said that number will likely rise around Saint John. In the Fredericton region, water levels are forecast to remain at their current levels.

Source: National Post May 02, 2018 10:36 UTC