BREAKING: The federal government says it is giving more than half-a-billion dollars to B.C. to help deal with ongoing recovery costs after 2021's devastating floods.
The rains swelled numerous rivers, which washed away bridges and stretches of highway, cutting off the Lower Mainland from the rest of the country.
"The area was unrecognizable," Abbotsford-Mission MLA and Minister of Agriculture Pam Alexis said on Thursday.More than a year later, British Columbians are still rebuilding.$450 millionProvinces and territories can apply for DFAA assistance in the event of a large-scale disaster within six months of it happening.
Blair said the province will work with First Nations, regional and municipal governments and businesses to determine how the money will be allocated.
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