Ten west Quebec municipalities will receive emergency financial assistance from the province to help deal with intensifying spring flooding. declared a state of emergency Thursday after floodwaters forced a dozen homes to be evacuated. (CBC)Monitoring Ottawa River closelyThe Ottawa River Regulation Secretariat says it's been "quite busy" so far this spring monitoring river conditions. In some areas, the Ottawa River is the highest it's been in decades, according to Lalonde. Lalonde and her team work closely with Environment Canada, dam operators, and municipalities along the Ottawa River to monitor water levels.

Source: CBC News April 21, 2017 12:56 UTC