City workers construct a dike using sandbags near a flooded park as they prepare for flooding in Ile-Bizard, Que., on April 17, 2026. The Canadian Press/Christinne MuschiCommunities in three provinces were bringing in pumps and laying sandbags on Friday, as river levels continued to rise and forecasts called for more rain in some already waterlogged areas.In Montreal, officials said that water levels on the Outaouais and des Prairies rivers were rising and may spill their banks in the coming days. The city said teams had brought in flood protection infrastructure such as pumps, dikes and inflatable barriers in parts of the West Island and the city’s north end.
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