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Fraser Valley Floods Force Evacuations Amid Partial Highway Reopenings

                                                                             Flooding in Abbotsford as a result of an atmospheric river, December 2025 Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers have displaced hundreds of residents in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley this week, as communities grapple with rising waters and disrupted transportation routes. Abbotsford and surrounding areas remain under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders and alerts issued for parts of Sumas Prairie and Clayburn Village. The flooding, driven in part by overflow from Washington’s Nooksack River, peaked on Thursday, December 11, 2025, inundating roads and farmland. While rainfall warnings have eased, officials caution that another atmospheric river is expected to arrive by Sund...

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Ceasefire Deal in Gaza: Hostages Freed and Prisoners Released


In a significant development in the Middle East, Hamas has released three hostages as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. The hostages, Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Keith Siegel, were handed over to the Red Cross in the southern Gaza Strip. This release is part of the fourth round of exchanges under the ceasefire agreement, which also saw Israel releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners.

The ceasefire, which began six weeks ago, aims to release a total of 33 hostages and nearly 2,000 prisoners, as well as facilitate the return of Palestinians to northern Gaza and increase humanitarian aid to the devastated territory. The next phase of negotiations will focus on releasing the remaining hostages and extending the truce indefinitely.

The Rafah border crossing with Egypt has also reopened, allowing thousands of Palestinians in need of medical care to access treatment. This development signals that the ceasefire agreement is gaining traction, although the situation remains fragile.

As negotiations continue, the hope is that this ceasefire will pave the way for a lasting peace in the region.



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