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BCNov 18, 2021

Thousands of animals have died in the region where many dairy and poultry farms are located: Lana Popham

Agriculture Minister Lana Popham says the province is rushing to develop routes for veterinarians to access animals that survived flooding that swamped the Fraser Valley. Popham says thousands of animals have died in the region where many dairy and poultry farms are located. She says desperate farmers tried to rescue their animals but had to abandon them as floodwaters started swamping roads. She says even animals that were ferried out of barns are in poor health and need help. Popham says not all farmers had time or the means to get their animals out as water moved in.BC declared a state of
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BCNov 17, 2021

Massive fire at recreational vehicle dealership in Abbotsford taxed already-stretched first responders in the city

An early morning fire at a recreational vehicle dealership in Abbotsford taxed already-stretched first responders in that city even more. The blaze broke out at around 6:30 a.m. at Four Seasons RV Rentals along flood-damaged Highway 1 and quickly engulfed dozens of the units that were parked tightly together. Fire crews had trouble reaching the scene because the business is almost completely surrounded by floodwaters and crews were also hampered by the 500,000 kilovolt transmission lines directly above the flames. Fire Chief Darrell Lee says particulates in the thick smoke created by the burn
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BCNov 17, 2021

B.C. dairy farmers told to dump milk as flooding makes transport impossible

Dairy farmers in flood-affected British Columbia are being asked to dump milk because mudslides and road washouts have made it impossible to transport. The B.C. Milk Marketing Board is advising producers in areas like Abbotsford, Chilliwack and the B.C. Interior to dispose of their milk by dumping into manure piles. Mudslides and flooding have cut several key highways in the province. Many B.C. dairy producers have no road access at all to their farms right now. In other cases where milk can be picked up from the farm, there is nowhere for it to go. There are no roads available to enter the B
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CanadaNov 17, 2021

Expelled Conservative Sen. Denise Batters defends petition, lashes out at O'Toole

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole insists his caucus is united in supporting him and that those who allow their frustrations or personal agendas to get in the way won't be part of his team. O'Toole kicked Saskatchewan Senator Denise Batters out of caucus late yesterday after she called for an early review of his leadership. Sen. Denise Batters is taking off the gloves in her fight with Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole. O'Toole announced late Tuesday that the Saskatchewan senator was being expelled from the Conservative caucus after she launched a petition calling for a referendum on his leader
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CanadaNov 17, 2021

Federal government is supporting recovery efforts in B.C. after devastating rainfall and flooding: PM Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is supporting recovery efforts in B-C and will help maintain supply chain routes after devastating rainfall and flooding. Trudeau says he spoke with Premier John Horgan and several mayors last night about what he called a ``terrifically bad situation.'' In addition to sending in the Armed Forces, Trudeau says they'll also be lending a hand with cleanup and rebuilding in the aftermath of these extreme weather events. The prime minister made the statements from Washington, where he's attending a meeting with the presidents of the United States a
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BCNov 17, 2021

Premier John Horgan declared state of emergency in B.C.

British Columbia Premier John Horgan has declared a state of emergency after flooding and landslides devastated the southern part of the province. Horgan says the declaration will preserve basic access to service and supplies for communities across the province. He says the government will bring in travel restrictions to ensure that essential goods and medical and emergency services are able to reach the communities that need them. He has also asked the British Columbians to avoid hoarding and said "what you need is needed by your neighbors too."
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BCNov 17, 2021

Declaring a provincewide state of emergency is a possibility: Mike Farnworth

BC's public safety minister says declaring a provincewide state of emergency is a possibility as communities in the Fraser Valley grapple with the impacts of landslides and flooding after record-setting downpours earlier this week. Mike Farnworth says he plans to raise the issue during a cabinet meeting today. He says a key priority is making sure there's a flow of supplies so people can buy food and essential goods in areas with flooded or damaged roads or railways. Numerous roads and highways are closed due to flooding, landslides or washed-out bridges with Transportation Minister Rob Flemi
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BCNov 17, 2021

Group representing BC dairy farmers says efforts to rescue livestock from flooded areas becoming time consuming and stressful

The board chair for a group representing BC dairy farmers says efforts to rescue livestock from areas inundated by floodwaters are time consuming and stressful. Holger Schwichtenberg with the BC Dairy Association says he didn't know the number of farmers who've had to move cows, but 25 to 30 milking cows were being moved to his own property from another farm in the Fraser Valley. Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun says he witnessed a number of farmers trying to save their cows as the community put out new evacuation orders Tuesday. Braun told reporters he saw farmers using powerboats to haul cows o
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BCNov 17, 2021

Abbotsford, B.C., residents urged to flee low-lying area as flood risk escalates

The city of Abbotsford, B-C is dealing with mass evacuations due to severe flooding and on top of that, about 40 firefighters are battling a major fire at an R-V dealership.About 100 campers parked tightly together are burning and Fire Chief Darren Lee says some high-voltage power lines overhead are creating an added danger for his crews.Water levels on the Fraser River in the Abbotsford area have dropped two-metres in the past 24-hours, but Mayor Henry Braun says the river needs to drop another metre to take pressure off a pumping station that's at risk of failing.Public Safety Minister Bill

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CanadaOct 02, 2026

Poilievre to Introduce Emergency Motion Over Rising Diesel Prices

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CanadaOct 02, 2026

Canada Seeks India’s Help to Arrest, Extradite Suspect in $22M Toronto Gold Heist

Canada has asked the Indian government to arrest and extradite Simranpreet Panesar in connection with the historic $22-million gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Peel Regional Police believe the former Air Canada employee was a key figure in the alleged conspiracy and misused his position at the airline’s cargo warehouse to help steal the gold. According to a National Post report, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) is separately investigating Panesar in connection with a hawala network, and he is currently barred from leaving the country. Canadian authorities are se
IndiaOct 02, 2026

Surjit Hockey Society Congratulates Indian Women’s Hockey Team on Historic Asian Games Gold

Jalandhar, October 2, 2026: The office-bearers and members of the Surjit Hockey Society, Jalandhar, have extended their warmest congratulations to the Indian Women’s Hockey Team for winning the Gold Medal at the Asian Games 2026, defeating defending champions China 1–0 in the final on October 2, 2026. Iqbal Singh Sandhu (PCS Retd.), CEO, Surjit Hockey Society; L.R. Nayyar and L.P.S. Khaira, Working Presidents; Ranbir Singh Tut, Secretary; and sports promoter Surinder Singh Bhapa congratulated the entire Indian team, players, coaching staff, support personnel and Hockey India for this rema