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Evacuation alerts issued near Pemberton and near Merritt as storm batters B.C.

Authorities in some parts of B.C. already struggling with flooding and landslides issued new evacuation alerts on Saturday as the second of three successive atmospheric rivers brought heavy rain to the province.

In the Interior, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District issued evacuation alerts for low-lying areas in electoral areas I, M and N, which surround the flood-ravaged city of Merritt.

Abbotsford mayor 'extremely concerned' about potential for flooding from U.S. this weekend

Abbotsford Mayor Henry Braun says his city remains "extremely concerned" about the possibility of floodwaters from the United States arriving this weekend.

Parts of B.C. Highways 1, 3 and 99 closed due to storm

Planned closures of highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior due to the ongoing storm began at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Should Canada revisit its booster strategy in the face of a new variant?

As the world reacts to the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant first detected in southern Africa, questions are being asked about what this means for the vaccine's effectiveness — and whether access to boosters should be expanded.

Canada Post ramping up for holiday season amid COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues

Getting shopping done early and having back-up gift ideas are key to navigating the ongoing supply chain issues this holiday season, David Soberman, a professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, says.