Storm Wracked Cape Breton Brings Infrastructure Crisis to Fore The recent flooding in Cape Breton has exposed the region's aging infrastructure, where centuries old culverts have failed under the pressure of heavy rainfall.
The declaration of a state of emergency in Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria counties serves as a stark reminder that neglecting essential maintenance can have devastating consequences.
Parts of Richmond County saw over 250 millimeters of rain, causing widespread damage to roads and leaving entire neighborhoods inaccessible.