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B.C.'s fiscal update projects deficit dip but does not include flood, mudslide costs

B.C.'s fiscal update projects deficit dip but does not include flood, mudslide costs

VICTORIA — British Columbia's economy was on track toward a strong economic rebound in its latest financial results, but uncertainties remain, especially stemming from the damage caused by recent floods and mudslides, says Finance Minister Selina Rob
'Parade of storms' to strike B.C. following devastating flooding

'Parade of storms' to strike B.C. following devastating flooding

The storms will have a greater impact on places that have already experienced widespread flooding. 
'A tremendous challenge': Crews working around the clock to restore supply links in B.C.

'A tremendous challenge': Crews working around the clock to restore supply links in B.C.

Food supply chain remains 'in good shape.'
Crews stop flow of water over Sumas Dike in Abbotsford

Crews stop flow of water over Sumas Dike in Abbotsford

"The floodgates are now fully open at Barrowtow"
New website shows major highway closures in B.C.

New website shows major highway closures in B.C.

The website was launched following the massive rain event B.C. experienced in mid-November.

One dead, 12 injured in fiery bus/truck crash near McBride, B.C.

MCBRIDE, B.C. — The RCMP say one person is dead and 12 others injured after a semi-trailer truck collided with a passenger bus in northeastern British Columbia on Saturday afternoon. Police say in a release that Mounties from the McBride, B.C.
Owners of Abbotsford’s Castle Fun Park find a funny side to recent flooding

Owners of Abbotsford’s Castle Fun Park find a funny side to recent flooding

The letter otherwise offered heartfelt thanks and condolences
Abbotsford flood cuts off patients from cancer treatment, dialysis and needed care

Abbotsford flood cuts off patients from cancer treatment, dialysis and needed care

“It’s scramble time. You’re already under such extreme stress when somebody in the family has cancer. So this is just really not easy to deal with.”
Dike repaired in Abbotsford after devastating flooding

Dike repaired in Abbotsford after devastating flooding

The Fraser River has dropped low enough to allow the city's floodgates at the Barrowtown pump station to open, helping release some of the flood waters in Sumas Prairie
Evacuations from flooded Sumas Prairie a 'surreal' experience, says North Shore Rescue leader

Evacuations from flooded Sumas Prairie a 'surreal' experience, says North Shore Rescue leader

North Shore Rescue's helicopter team spent two days plucking stranded residents, some with medical conditions, from flood-ravaged communities