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MP Cannings’ long-awaited wood-use bill passes in House vote

MP Cannings’ long-awaited wood-use bill passes in House vote

The private member’s bill is his first to pass the House, a rare feat for rookie MPs in opposition
Flood 2018: What comes next

Flood 2018: What comes next

Most evacuation orders have been rescinded, and residents are starting to return home
VIDEO: After the floods, comes the cleanup in Grand Forks

VIDEO: After the floods, comes the cleanup in Grand Forks

Business owners in downtown wonder how long it will take for things to go back to normal
PHOTOS: Floodwaters rise and fall in Grand Forks

PHOTOS: Floodwaters rise and fall in Grand Forks

The flood-ravaged Kootenay-Boundary region begins to heal
VIDEO: Canadian Forces help flood-ravaged Grand Forks residents heal

VIDEO: Canadian Forces help flood-ravaged Grand Forks residents heal

Sgt. Bradley Lowes says the military is used to dealing with traumatic times
UPDATED: Majority of flood evacuees in Kootenay-Boundary allowed to return home

UPDATED: Majority of flood evacuees in Kootenay-Boundary allowed to return home

Officials hope to have all 3,000 people back in their homes by Monday night
VIDEO: As floodwaters recede, crews assess the damage to Grand Forks’ downtown

VIDEO: As floodwaters recede, crews assess the damage to Grand Forks’ downtown

More than four dozen firefighters and building inspectors came out to help
VIDEO: Grand Forks shores up defences as floodwaters rise to peak levels

VIDEO: Grand Forks shores up defences as floodwaters rise to peak levels

Canadian Forces, volunteers working to protect low-lying areas
Redfish Elementary ready to celebrate outdoor classroom

Redfish Elementary ready to celebrate outdoor classroom

Timber structure officially introduced on June 8
Residents sandbag Ruckle in advance of predicted Saturday flood

Residents sandbag Ruckle in advance of predicted Saturday flood

Residents were allowed back in for 12 hours on Thursday.