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• B.C. Flood Live: '72 hours of tireless work:' officials provide update | Some poultry farms lost | Highway 1 closed in Abbotsford | Rain alert issued for Fraser Valley

  12-12-2025 16:01 via vancouversun.com
  An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C. on Wednesday, leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. The B.C. government also closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior because of flooding, falling rock and debris, and high avalanche hazards. Read More
  
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• Nitrous oxide canisters are ending up in the garbage, exploding: Metro Vancouver

  12-12-2025 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  The items, such as laughing gas or whippets, are ending up in the garbage and officials say they are exploding, posing serious risks to workers and equipment.
  
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• What could the Canucks get back in a Quinn Hughes blockbuster?

  12-12-2025 23:12 via theprovince.com
  With all the buzz about a possible Vancouver Canucks blockbuster trade involving defenceman and captain Quinn Hughes, here’s a look at five recent NHL trades involving marquee talent. Read More
  
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• Ottawa’s Indigenous advisers weren’t told of pipeline deal with Alberta: Chief

  12-12-2025 21:44 via globalnews.ca
  The indigenous advisory council in Ottawa's major projects office says they were not given advance notice of the pipeline MOU signed between the federal and Alberta governments.
  
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• Seahawks’ stout defence preparing for Colts’ 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers

  12-12-2025 21:26 via theprovince.com
  RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks might not find out until Sunday whether Philip Rivers will take his first NFL snaps since 2020. Read More
  
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• Photos show Highway 3 destruction from atmospheric river: 23 damaged sites

  12-12-2025 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  Photos provided by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure shows the devastation along Highway 3 caused by the atmospheric river this week.
  
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• For that extra special person on your list: 5 holiday gifts for under $500

  12-12-2025 20:00 via vancouversun.com
  If you have someone extra special on your gift list who you’re prepared to spoil with a holiday gift that’s a little more exxy, you’re in luck: This year, it genuinely feels like the options out there for treats and splurges are better than ever. Read More
  
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• Canucks Live: Hughes reunion as road trip looms with more questions than answers

  12-12-2025 18:47 via theprovince.com
  Welcome to Canucks Live. Here we'll highlight some of the news that drops daily about the Canucks. Come back throughout the day as we update with all the news you need to know. If you haven't done so already, sign up for our Canucks Report to get our stories delivered to your inbox every day. Read More
  
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• Lawyer tied to Ryan Wedding has reasons to flee if granted bail, Crown argues

  12-12-2025 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  An Ontario lawyer allegedly involved in a violent transnational drug ring headed by a Canadian Olympian would be at risk if he was granted bail, Crown attorneys say.
  
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• Crown argues lawyer tied to Ryan Wedding a flight risk, bail fate expected Dec. 23

  12-12-2025 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  An Ontario lawyer allegedly involved in a violent transnational drug ring headed by a Canadian Olympian will learn later this month if he will get bail.
  
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• B.C. Flood Live: Highway 1 closed in Abbotsford, other highways reopen | Rain alert issued for Fraser Valley | Abbotsford evacuation order expanded

  12-12-2025 16:01 via vancouversun.com
  An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C. on Wednesday, leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. The B.C. government also closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior because of flooding, falling rock and debris, and high avalanche hazards. Read More
  
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• B.C. Flood Live: Highway 1 closed in Abbotsford, other highways reopen | Abbotsford, Chilliwack schools closed | Rain alert issued for Fraser Valley

  12-12-2025 16:01 via vancouversun.com
  An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C. on Wednesday, leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. The B.C. government also closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior because of flooding, falling rock and debris, and high avalanche hazards. Read More
  
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• Conversations That Matter: Trees, genomics and climate

  12-12-2025 16:00 via vancouversun.com
  According to a 2015 Nature report, there are more than three trillion trees on earth. Read More
  
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• B.C. urges Ottawa to expedite deportations of extortion suspects

  12-12-2025 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  The province was responding to a Global News report that all 14 extortion suspects sent for deportation hearings had filed refugee claims.
  
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• Canucks Coffee: Quinn Hughes deserves better. It’s time to trade him

  12-12-2025 15:28 via theprovince.com
  Quinn Hughes has given the Vancouver Canucks everything they could have hoped for as a superstar and franchise ambassador. Read More
  
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• Salish stories take a starring role as First Nation professor examines the skies

  12-12-2025 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Shandin Pete remembers looking at the night sky as a child with wonder, and asking his grandfather what their Salish ancestors called the Milky Way. His grandfather knew their people had a name for it, but couldn't remember what it was. Read More
  
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• Opinion: We need to protect B.C.’s coast from an oil tanker spill 

  12-12-2025 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Shortly after 9 p.m. on March 23, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez departed from Alaska destined for California. Three hours later it ran aground on Bligh reef and 258,000 barrels of oil spilled into the ocean. Read More
  
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• Burnaby company found guilty of criminal negligence for trench collapse death

  12-12-2025 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  A excavating company in charge of a Burnaby work site where a pipelayer was killed when a retaining wall collapsed has been found guilty of criminal negligence. Read More
  
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• B.C. couple ordered to pay neighbours $443,000 in 'vile' fight over shared driveway

  12-12-2025 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  A Lions Bay couple has been ordered to pay an additional $335,000 in a legal fight with neighbours over a shared driveway. Read More
  
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• 10 Vancouver concert tickets to gift this holiday season

  12-12-2025 15:00 via vancouversun.com
  Like the cost of living, concert ticket pricing seems to be on an upward trend. Every time you think it can't go any higher — it does. Read More
  
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• Flooding in Fraser Valley could peak as B.C. prepares for second system

  12-12-2025 14:45 via globalnews.ca
  The City of Abbotsford says residents of more than 450 properties have been told to get out immediately, with more than 1,000 others under evacuation alert.
  
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• Canucks Player Grades: Thatcher Demko shows some rust, win was a must, but 3-2 loss to Sabres

  12-12-2025 06:46 via theprovince.com
  The first impression in the last home game before Christmas was that something had to give Thursday. Read More
  
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• 'This is insanity': Abbotsford residents fear flooding just four years after last disaster

  12-12-2025 01:39 via vancouversun.com
  As she put her five-year-old to bed, Patti Gerbrand got this question: "What if our house floats away while we're sleeping?" Read More
  
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• 'Trip from hell': Landslides, flooding shut B.C. roads as rail, U.S. border traffic also hit

  12-12-2025 01:34 via vancouversun.com
  A truck driver trying to haul portable camp shacks out of Vancouver found himself stranded for hours in Chilliwack on Thursday after a mudslide cut off his route along Highway 1 — one of several major corridors shut down by the B.C. government as heavy rain from an atmospheric river pummelled the Fraser Valley. Read More
  
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• Four years after devastating B.C. floods, little has been done to protect homes, businesses, infrastructure

  12-12-2025 01:32 via vancouversun.com
  Atmospheric rivers are again threatening Abbotsford and other southern B.C. communities, yet there has been little progress on reducing flood risks. Read More
  
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• B.C. mayors pen letter to government saying housing target legislations not working

  12-12-2025 01:14 via globalnews.ca
  'We're just writing to the premier appealing to them to roll back this legislation, allow local governments to do what they were elected to do,' Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley said.
  
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• Whitecaps and City of Vancouver to explore possible new stadium at Hastings Park

  12-12-2025 01:09 via vancouversun.com
  The Vancouver Whitecaps have officially signed an agreement with the City of Vancouver for an “exclusive negotiation period” to pursue a new stadium and “entertainment district” on the site of Hastings Park racecourse. Read More
  
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• David Eby takes a swipe at two Aboriginal rights court rulings, promises help for affected Richmond properties

  12-12-2025 01:03 via vancouversun.com
  VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the province will provide financial protection to home and business owners caught up in the recent B.C. Supreme Court recognition of Aboriginal title over private land in Richmond. Read More
  
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• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 11

  12-12-2025 01:00 via globalnews.ca
  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
  
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• Washington State declares emergency as 100,000 people displaced due to flooding

  11-12-2025 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  The Skagit River is at critical levels, with about 100,000 people expected to be displaced from the 100-year flood plain, Gov. Bob Ferguson said.
  
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