Evacuation orders and alerts issued for properties on Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford
Residents of two properties ordered to leave with five others put on standbyPaul Henderson / November 30, 2021
Month: November 2021
Toy drive to help flood-ravaged cities in joint effort by Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau
Dec. 11 event aimed at ensuring every kid has something under the tree at ChristmasTracy Holmes / November 30, 2021
More than 100 homes put on evacuation alert on Coquihalla River in Hope
‘Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation’Paul Henderson / November 30, 2021
South coast cities record wettest fall on record as atmospheric river drenches B.C.
Environment Canada meteorologist says rain will subside on ThursdayKatya Slepian / November 30, 2021
Mission issues evacuation order for Benbow Street for second time
Localized flooding issues created the state of emergency for the areaKevin Mills / November 30, 2021
Evacuated Abbotsford dairy cows find a home on Chilliwack farm
Before volunteers helped, Richard Bosma said ‘my baby cows were already up to their chins in water’Paul Henderson / November 30, 2021
Video shows Cultus Lake beach buried under flood debris
The popular summer spot is in bad shape after flood runoff carried wood and other debris to the lakeEric Welsh / November 30, 2021
Masks must be worn at in-person worship services in B.C., Dr. Henry says
Choirs are included in the the face mask orderKarl Yu / November 30, 2021
Tamihi Road property on evacuation order in Chilliwack River Valley
Flooding washed out part of Liumchen Creek Forest Services Road, prompting evac orderJennifer Feinberg / November 30, 2021
Teachers shuttled along Highway 7 so schools can open in Hope, Agassiz
Fraser Cascade School District charters bus to move staff around from home to workJessica Peters / November 30, 2021
‘Tiger Dam’ in Abbotsford in place until ‘imminent threat’ of new flooding is over
Ministry of Transportation says Emergency Management BC had dam in stockVikki Hopes / November 30, 2021
Alberta confirms its first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant in a traveller
Asymptomatic individual has not left quarantine since their arrival from international travelThe Canadian Press / November 30, 2021
Lululemon sues Peloton over ‘copy-cat’ workout apparel
Lawsuit: ‘Peloton imitated several of Lululemon’s innovative designs and sold knock-offs’The Canadian Press / November 30, 2021
More than $1B needed to clear surgical backlogs: Canadian Medical Association
Consulting firm Deloitte found a backlog of 327,800 procedures across the countryThe Canadian Press / November 30, 2021
No wait at B.C. border as PCR test requirement removed for short trips
As of Nov. 30, fully vaccinated Canadians can enter U.S. for less than 72 hours without PCR testAaron Hinks / November 30, 2021
B.C. sees 358 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 300 in hospital
No deaths or health care outbreaks in past 24 hoursTom Fletcher / November 30, 2021
What we know so far about COVID-19’s Omicron variant, as it arrives in Canada
Right now there remains many questions to be answered about latest virus strainThe Canadian Press / November 30, 2021
Chilliwack Chief Xavier Henry commits to Catamounts
The six-foot-five blueliner will finish out his last BCHL season before heading to VermontEric Welsh / November 30, 2021
Abbotsford sees some localized flooding, but overall water levels are down
Evacuation orders issued for buildings on North Parallel Road near WhatcomVikki Hopes / November 30, 2021
COVID gathering rules eased for Interior Health as north gets further restrictions
Restaurants returning to 100% capacity with vaccine card in IH, bars close in NHTom Fletcher / November 30, 2021