Sandbags Come out as Communities From Quebec to Manitoba Prepare for Spring Flooding

Partially submerged signage is seen in the Gatineau region of Gatineau, Que., on May 4, 2023. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyCommunities from Quebec to Manitoba are preparing for potential spring flooding, with officials distributing sandbags to protect homes from rising water and warning about possible evacuations.Northwest of Montreal in St-Jérôme, Que., officials closed a bridge to traffic because of the rising water of the Rivière du Nord, which snakes through the city of 80,000 residents. They’ve also distributed more than 2,300 sandbags to people who live by the water.