Heavy rainfall is nothing new for a Toronto summer, but it does seem that we are seeing more of these major weather events in recent years. We all remember the record-breaking rainfall and flooding that occurred in 2013. While heavy rain and some occasional flooding are not unheard of in the area, the floods that … Read more
Weather is one of the most uncontrollable causes of the need for drain repair in Toronto, and nothing beats a good El Nino year for the inconvenience. No, we aren’t talking about the fruity Hispanic beverage—we’re referring to the periodic weather pattern that brings warming of parts of the Pacific Ocean every few years. Why … Read more
For the first time in years, the Don Valley Parkway has closed to traffic three weeks ago because of flooding. Toronto experienced a downpour overnight that caused the Don Valley river to rise and set off the alarm on the Dundas Street Bridge at 3 am. Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, the chair of Toronto’s public works … Read more
Just imagine. It’s chilly December and you’ve overslept. You have a 9 am meeting and there’s just enough time to take a quick shower and grab coffee on your way to the office. You turn on the faucet with one hand while brushing your teeth with the other. Yikes! No hot water! What now? This … Read more
The rainy season has arrived in Toronto, with heavy downpours this past weekend and yet another “special weather statement” for thunderstorms across the GTA this week. As always, this brings with it concerns of basement flooding, although the nightmare that faced Union Station officials and Toronto plumbers on Friday was unprecedented. The difference between regular … Read more
Spring has arrived in the GTA, and although April was not as wet as it usually is, we can still expect some rainy days over the next couple of months. It’s all good because everything is growing and we know summer is almost here. It’s also the time to look out for basement flooding, however, … Read more