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Abbotsford Flooding Forces Evacuations Amid Unmet Federal Promises

12/16/2025

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Flooding in Abbotsford, B.C., has resulted in 450 properties under evacuation orders and 1,700 on alert.
Farmers, including poultry farmer Corry Spitters, express frustration over unmet federal promises for infrastructure improvements since the 2021 floods.
Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens criticized the federal government for ignoring funding requests aimed at preventing future flooding.
B.C. Premier David Eby acknowledged that commitments for flood-mitigation projects remain unfulfilled.
The flooding situation worsens due to overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington State, raising local food security concerns.

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Flooding in Abbotsford, B.C., has resulted in 450 properties under evacuation orders and 1,700 on alert.
Farmers, including poultry farmer Corry Spitters, express frustration over unmet federal promises for infrastructure improvements since the 2021 floods.
Abbotsford Mayor Ross Siemens criticized the federal government for ignoring funding requests aimed at preventing future flooding.
B.C. Premier David Eby acknowledged that commitments for flood-mitigation projects remain unfulfilled.
The flooding situation worsens due to overflow from the Nooksack River in Washington State, raising local food security concerns.