With the Ottawa River at its peak across the capital, the City of Ottawa says it needs fewer volunteers to help out this weekend. Even before that news, the city was already encouraging stressed-out volunteers to take a much-needed rest so that they don't burn out. Water levelsThe Ottawa River Regulating Committee puts out a flood forecast at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. These two centres closed Friday:Bay Community Support Centre at the Pinecrest Recreation Complex's Barbara Ann Scott Arena, 2250 Torquay Ave.at the Pinecrest Recreation Complex's Barbara Ann Scott Arena, 2250 Torquay Ave. Cumberland Community Support Centre at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Rd. The City of Gatineau has opened two flood assistance centres where residents can register for help.

Source: CBC News May 04, 2019 14:09 UTC