Barnston Island
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Evacuation alert issued for Vancouver’s Barnston Island as floodwaters riseAccording to Metro Vancouver officials, residents of Barnston Island, at risk of flooding, could be told to evacuate this weekend as water levels on the Fraser River rise.EnvironmentJun 30, 2022
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B.C. prisoners tapped to help guard flood-stricken communities against high waterThey helped to fill sandbags on Barnston Island on the Fraser River.EnvironmentMay 17, 2018
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Barnston Island in Metro Vancouver placed on evacuation alert due to rising flood levelsThe alert is a precautionary measure and Barnston Island residents are not required to leave at this time, but are advised to prepare for evacuation.WeatherMay 16, 2018
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