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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.

  Environment

  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. 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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• ‘A monumental task’: B.C. braces for more storms as flood repairs continue

  The water level on the Sumas Prairie is slowly dropping but many homes and farms remain underwater, creating an uncertain future for many.

  Weather

  Nov 24, 2021
• B.C. floods: Gas to be rationed in some areas, some highways to be essential travel only

  The general public in Metro Vancouver, on Vancouver Island and other parts of southwestern B.C., are being restricted to only 30 litres of gas per visit at a gas station.

  Weather

  Nov 19, 2021
• Group uses power boat to move people, respond to help along B.C.’s Highway 1

  Highway 1 in Abbotsford remains closed Thursday after torrential rain struck the region earlier in the week. There is no timeline for reopening.

  Weather

  Nov 18, 2021
• Four people now missing following deadly slide north of Pemberton, B.C.

  Major highways around B.C. remain closed Thursday due to catastrophic flooding. Assessments and construction efforts are underway to fix roads as quickly as possible.

  Weather

  Nov 18, 2021