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‘We’re still at the mercy of the U.S.’: Abbotsford farmer sees difficult road to preventing future floods

Abbotsford farmers echo Mayor Ross Siemens, who was highly critical of the federal government, saying he was “disappointed and frustrated” that federal funding for flood mitigation plans had not been approved after the 2021 incident.

B.C. flood updates: Highway 1 remains closed as new high streamflow advisory issued

Highway 1 through Abbotsford remained closed Saturday morning as floodwaters continued to slowly recede after this week's atmospheric river.

CFIA updates pistachio recall to include more than 200 products nationwide

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has expanded its national recall for several pistachio and pistachio-containing products due to salmonella.

Abbotsford floodwaters recede but more rain in store for B.C.’s Fraser Valley

Floodwaters that poured into Abbotsford, B.C., this week are receding, but Environment Canada warns more rain is in store for the already saturated Fraser Valley.

Robert Rousseau, four-time Stanley Cup champ with Habs in 1960s, dead at 85

Robert (Bobby) Rousseau, a four-time Stanley Cup champion with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1960s, has died at 85.

Canadian donations to charity take a hit, drop to all-time low, study shows

A new study from the Fraser Institute on Canadian generosity has found that the number of Canadians donating to charity dropped to the lowest point in two decades in 2023.

Elections Alberta gets extra $6.7M to handle outburst of recall petitions

Alberta election officials are getting an extra $6.7 million to handle the sudden outburst of recall petitions against legislature members.

Thousands on P.E.I. still face concerning cell gaps as winter weather hits

As temperatures drop and weather warnings stack up, thousands of people on P.E.I. still can’t count on cell service at home or along key roads, raising new concerns about how to call for help in emergencies every minute matters.

Canada saw massive drop in overdose-related deaths year-over-year: Health Canada data

There have been less overdoses leading to death or hospitalization year-over-year in Canada, according to a new report from Health Canada.

French-language content law could affect Quebecers’ access to Spotify, Netflix: industry groups

Quebec has passed a new law that will impose minimum French-language content rules on digital platforms like Spotify and Netflix, but already industry groups are expressing concern and some experts say it could even be unconstitutional.

Quebec targets streaming giants with new bill on French-language content

Quebec will now be able to impose minimum French-language content thresholds on major digital platforms such as Netflix and Spotify.

Transport Canada investigating after Cessna crashes near Sarnia, Ont.

A 21-year-old woman has minor injuries after a Cessna she was piloting crashed near Sarnia on Friday night.

With a condition that makes it nearly impossible to eat, woman seeks surgery outside Canada

For most people, eating is regular part of everyday life. But for 28-year-old Nicole Friesen, it’s something her body can no longer do.

King Charles III’s cancer treatment and his message to the public

Medics and health charities on Saturday praised King Charles III for giving a public update on his cancer treatment, saying his call for people to get tested for the disease could save lives.

King Charles provides update on cancer treatment, promotes early screenings

King Charles III will speak about his cancer diagnosis and recovery during a TV broadcast on Friday as the monarch continues to use his personal story to encourage others to get the early screening that can boost their chances of survival.