West Nipissing under state of emergency as flooding closes highways, roads

Sandbag filling stations open all week to combat flooding risk

Sandbag filling stations will remain open in North Bay this week as the city watches ongoing flood potential along the Lake Nipissing shoreline. Officials say the sites will be staffed through Friday, with hours that may change depending on demand

West Nipissing declares state of emergency

Highway 64 is closed in Field as washouts and high water cut off key routes

Many road closures remain in West Nipissing as of Sunday night

Many roads in West Nipissing remain closed to to flooding although one did reopen on Sunday.

West Nipissing under state of emergency as flooding closes highways, roads

West Nipissing declared a state of emergency after flooding closed Highway 64 and other municipal roads Saturday. No evacuations ordered yet, but officials urge residents to prepare as water levels continue to rise.

Officials say there is flooding in some areas

By Richard CoffinThe Ministry of Natural Resources says a flood warning is place for southern areas of the Sturgeon and Upper Ottawa Watersheds in the North Bay District.Officials say there is flooding in some areas.As of Friday, the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says a flood warning is in place for the North Bay-Mattawa watershed, a flood watch for the Lake Nipissing Shoreline (Callander and North Bay), with a flood outlook f…