States of emergency were declared Saturday for a number of towns in Ontario&#39;s cottage country because of flooding caused by rapid snow melting and heavy rain. Many residents were evacuated from their homes over the weekend. Officials expect the waters to crest within 24 hours and allow residents back to clean up.<br><br>Firetrucks were moved to safety as the rising waters from the nearby Gull River flood the downtown section of Minden, Ont., on Monday, April 22, 2013.
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