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As some evacuees return home, B.C. braces for storm
As some evacuees from devastating flooding in British Columbia were allowed to return home on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the mayor of Abbotsford said preparations were progressing for another storm that's expected later this week.
Three more provinces announce COVID vaccination plans for kids
Parents in Alberta can start booking online COVID-19 vaccination times for their children on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, as three more provinces announced the rollout of similar inoculation programs on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
B.C. offers climate victims financial aid
British Columbia's public safety minister says more than 6,500 people have registered as evacuees and those whose homes were flooded last week are eligible for a $2,000 grant through the Canadian Red Cross and the province.
Trans Mountain shutdown forces refinery pause
Parkland Corp. is moving to pause its refinery processing operations in Burnaby, B.C., due to a lack of crude oil supply from the Trans Mountain pipeline, which has been shut down as a precaution due to the flooding in B.C.
Trans Mountain pipeline could restart this week
Trans Mountain Corp. says it has 350 people working around the clock to restart the pipeline, which has been shut down as a precaution since Nov. 14 due to the flooding in British Columbia.
Throne speech expected to be same old promises
The throne speech is expected to be short and contain no surprises, recapping themes laid out in the Liberal platform during the recent federal election campaign, which produced a second, consecutive Liberal minority.
New Parliament tackles contentious issues
Members of Parliament return to the House of Commons today, November 22, 2021, for the first time in five months.
Kenney's fate uncertain as UCP meeting set to begin
The United Conservative Party's annual general meeting is set to begin later today, November 19, 2021, as Premier Jason Kenney deals with rising discontent in his caucus, party and from Albertans.
Potential for travel restrictions in flood aftermath
As rescue and relief efforts ramp up in areas hardest hit by flooding and mudslides, the B.C. government is expected to provide more information today about the state of emergency it has declared.
Ottawa to assist B.C. with flood recovery
The Canadian Armed Forces has been called in to help with recovery efforts in flood-stricken B.C., with the provincial government declaring a state of emergency.