The 100-year-old decision that contributed to Abbotsford, B.C., flooding

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Published at : November 18, 2021
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More than 100 years ago, a lake outside what is now the Abbotsford, B.C., area was drained to create lucrative farmland. Many say that decision is a big contributor to the devastating flooding.

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