Coastal

Flooding and dangerous conditions along waterfronts around the South Coast resulted in closures, warnings and damage to infrastructure like seawalls and piers. Now communities are assessing the damage.The Jericho Pier in Vancouver was closed after strong winds and high tides on Jan.7, 2022 resulted in significant damage. (Doug Kerr/CBC News)A day after high tides and…

Researchers and advocates say sea level rise and coastal erosion will lead to increased conflict between people who want public beach access and private owners.A picture of Clarke Head Beach in Cumberland County. The road in dispute is at the far right side. (Danny Best)A dispute over access to a beach in Cumberland County is headed…