3 atmospheric rivers set to hit the region after last week’s flooding
Meetings first with local officials, and then onto Victoria later in the day
First Nations near Chilliwack fared better than some near flood zone or Chilliwack River Valley
PM will meet with Abbotsford officials; press conference later in Victoria
Reopening will reduce congestion along Highway 7, officials say
B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Rob Fleming reveals re-opening plans
Hwy. 1 is expected to reopen through the Fraser Valley on Thursday
80 mm by Thursday night for Metro Vancouver, 50 to 70 mm by Friday morning for Fraser Valley
The order from the province takes effect at 8 p.m.
$2,000 will go to each home put on evacuation order due to flooding between Nov. 14 and Nov. 16
Kim Cardinal and Lorn Thibodeau’s entire property along Highway 8 is gone
Highway between Agassiz and Hope remains restricted
Confusion over the new rules resulted in a number of people receiving a $5,700 ticket
Stranded and trapped salmon seen swimming in yards, trapped on railway tracks, trails, in ditches
On reopened roads everyone reminded to use caution, expect equipment active, and delays
Approximately 23,000 cattle in the region prior to the disaster
Tour of Abbotsford’s hardest hit areas on Tuesday morning shows damage
