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• Months after disastrous floods, B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway to fully reopen Wednesday

  The province was first hit on Nov. 14 when a powerful atmospheric river delivered tropical moisture to southwestern B.C., resulting in unprecedented volumes of rain.

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  Jan 18, 2022
  
• B.C. lifts gas rationing but extends state of emergency once again

  Walt Judas of the B.C. Tourism Association said the extent of the damage is still unclear but some short-term impacts have already been felt.

  Weather

  Dec 13, 2021
  
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• B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway could reopen earlier than expected, though new winter storm brews

  Environment Canada has issued special weather statements for a number of regions including Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Howe Sound and Whistler.

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  Dec 9, 2021
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• ‘The scale of the flood damage is extraordinary’: B.C. crews continue cleanup

  The province is set to provide an update on the flood recovery efforts on Monday at 11:30 a.m. PT, which will be broadcast live here, on BC1 and on the Global BC Facebook page.

  Weather

  Dec 6, 2021
• B.C. floods: Drier, colder weather helping floodwaters recede and repairs to roads continue

  Military crews say a massive tiger fam across from Highway 1 is now fully removed, allowing traffic between Abbotsford and Hope to return to normal.

  Weather

  Dec 3, 2021
• Abbotsford, B.C. sets all-time November rainfall record with 540 mm

  Highway 1 between Abbotsford and Chilliwack remains closed Wednesday due to high water levels. It is not known when it will be able to reopen.

  Weather

  Dec 1, 2021
• Fraser Valley pleads for help from B.C. as some Mission residents ordered to evacuate

  The Fraser Valley Regional District is responsible for 14,000 square kilometers between Abbotsford to Boston Bar and includes six municipalities and eight electoral districts.

  Weather

  Nov 30, 2021
• As third storm pounds B.C., Highway 99 to close and concern grows for North Coast

  On Monday, the B.C. government extended its state of emergency and the gas rationing due to the ongoing flooding until Dec. 14, 2021.

  Weather

  Nov 30, 2021
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• B.C. extends state of emergency as third atmospheric river looms

  A flood warning was issued Sunday evening for Merritt as water levels in the Coldwater River continued to rise. The military arrived earlier that day to help buttress defences.

  Weather

  Nov 29, 2021
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• ‘The time to prepare is now’: B.C. warns residents ahead of 2 more atmospheric rivers

  Environment Canada says more heavy rain will fall Saturday night and into Sunday in areas such as the Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver and Howe Sound.

  Health

  Nov 26, 2021