SUPERIOR STOPPING POWER

In the aftermath of the devastating British Columbia flooding in mid-November, there’s been a remarkable recovery in transportation infrastructure. Tragically the loss of life (while minor compared to other world events), from mud and landslides along these transportation hubs, could have been much more serious given the mountainous terrain of the province.

Meanwhile, clean-up efforts continue in the agricultural breadbasket area centred around Abbotsford, east of Vancouver, known collectively as the Fraser Valley. The. This area was protected by a series of dykes and huge pumping stations, but the system became overwhelmed by the rainfall and overflowing rivers converging into the area from Washington state to the south.