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In the news: B.C. flooding continues, another Conservative crosses the floor

On Thursday, Toronto-area MP Michael Ma left the Conservatives to join the Liberal caucus, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney just one seat shy of a majority government.
Flooding in the Fraser Valley is expected to peak today as overflow from the Nooksack River pushes water into the Sumas area, while forecasters warn another atmospheric river may bring increased flood hazards Sunday.
The City of Abbotsford, under a state of emergency, told residents of more than 450 properties to evacuate immediately, with more than 1,000 others under alert, while David Campbell, BC River Forecast Centre, said floodwaters in the Sumas area would rise overnight.
It is the second floor crossing this fall and comes less than two months before Pierre Poilievre faces a leadership review vote at the Calgary convention.
With the House breaking for six weeks, a major bill remains unsigned as the House of Commons starts its six-week winter break without the budget implementation bill becoming law.

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