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Ottawa’s Silence on Flooding Draws Fire from Abbotsford Mayor

                                    A car crosses a flooded street in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.  Mayor Ross Siemens has sharply criticized the federal government for what he calls “inaction” in addressing repeated flooding that has devastated his community. Speaking at the city’s Emergency Operations Centre, Siemens expressed frustration that Ottawa has not stepped up with the funding or support needed to mitigate cross-border flooding from Washington’s Nooksack River. The latest floods forced hundreds of households to evacuate , inundated poultry barns, and left farmers scrambling to protect livestock. Siemens noted that while lessons from the catastrophic 2021 floods have helped the city prepare, Abbotsford remains vulnerable without federal intervention. “To put my city residents at risk once again, needlessly, because of inaction is frustrating,” Si...
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Recognizing Early Signs of Dementia After Age 50

 

As we age, paying attention to subtle behavioral changes becomes crucial. Here are five key behaviors to watch for in friends and family over the age of 50, which might warrant further attention:

  1. Apathy: A noticeable lack of interest or emotions.
  2. Affective Dysregulation: Mood swings, anxiety, or depression.
  3. Lack of Impulse Control: Difficulty managing impulses.
  4. Social Inappropriateness: Behaviors that don’t align with social norms.
  5. Abnormal Thoughts or Perceptions: Unusual beliefs or hallucinations.

These early indicators could signal underlying dementia. If you notice any of these changes, consider seeking professional advice. Early detection allows for timely intervention and better management of cognitive decline


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