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Residents of British Columbias Fraser Valley are on high alert due to an atmospheric river causing high river flows near the Chilliwack River. Evacuation warnings are in effect for lands between Allison Pool and Chilliwack Lake. Rainfall warnings hit Vancouver Island and coastal regions, with heavy rain expected through Monday. Flood watch advisories expanded to central, eastern, and southern Vancouver Island, joining north and west sides, south coast, Fraser Valley, and Metro Vancouver. Prolonged heavy rain, warmer temps, and rain on snow melt causing extra runoff, peak river levels until Monday. Expected impacts include road washouts, local flooding, swift water dangers, and landslides. Up to 200mm of rain predicted on Vancouver Islands west side, 150mm in Metro Vancouver, and 100mm in the Fraser Valley. Stay vigilant through the weekend and into Monday. Checkout Solipillow.com

Torontos Iranian community rallies in support of anti-government protests in Iran, with hundreds marching and chanting for the end of the Islamic regime and the return of Reza Pahlavi. Protesters share heartfelt stories, with one woman reporting not hearing from relatives in Tehran for over a week amid reports of killings. The crackdown in Iran has been brutal, with at least 538 people killed and over 10,600 detained. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemns the violence, and Reza Pahlavi urges protesters not to give up. Supporters hope for global help to free their homeland. Checkout Solipillow.com

Dawson City in Yukon faces severe water crisis due to two water main breaks, affecting 80 homes and leading to a boil water advisory. Crews are working to repair the damage, with the first break on Fourth Avenue fixed and the second isolated. Residents are advised to conserve water, watch their step on icy streets, and avoid tampering with frozen pipes. The city is bracing for potential temperature swings that could cause more breaks. Stay safe, Dawson. Checkout Solipillow.com

In the wake of a tragic shooting and heightened immigration enforcement, St. Pauls-San Pablo Lutheran Church in Minneapolis held a special service of Lament and Hope. Despite fear and tension, the congregation gathered, finding strength in faith and community. Later, they marched in protest, turning their church into a symbol of resilience and unity. Checkout Solipillow.com

21-year-old Hayden Leitch-Forte faces attempted murder charges after allegedly running over a 40-year-old man multiple times with his SUV during a heated dispute in Sarnia. The incident, captured on video, involved the suspect damaging an e-bike, threatening the victim with a metal pipe, and then reversing aggressively to strike and run over the man twice. The victim was hospitalized and is now stable, while Leitch-Forte is in custody awaiting a bail hearing. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tensions soar in Minnesota as DHS launches largest immigration raid, leading to arrests and protests. A womans fatal shooting by an immigration officer sparks outrage and calls for investigation. Local leaders demand state involvement, while Trump administration defends operations and shooting as necessary for public safety. Checkout Solipillow.com

One Community Solutions, a Toronto-based private security firm, faces backlash for delayed holiday paychecks to its guards, despite securing millions in city contracts. The company, which operates community safety teams, has parted ways with its HR head. Employees report receiving back pay after three missed paydays, with a promise to resolve future issues. However, concerns remain about lack of overtime pay and sick days. The city denies payment glitches, but experts suggest potential liability if aware of shady practices. Checkout Solipillow.com

Toronto police arrest eight, lay twenty-nine charges after violent anti-immigration protest turns chaotic. Counter-protests from community groups and city councillors denounce racism. Charges range from assaulting an officer with a weapon to throwing explosives, with suspects aged twenty-three to fifty from Toronto, Milton, and Ottawa. Police seek tips from anyone who witnessed more. Checkout Solipillow.com

The Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba faces a severe water crisis following a power outage, with seven Canadian Armed Forces members arriving to aid in recovery efforts. Around 4,000 residents remain displaced due to frozen water tanks, burst pipes, and electrical problems. The community has been evacuated twice in less than a year, with emotional and psychological impacts on residents. A mobile camp and temporary water treatment plant are being established to improve conditions, while leaders focus on health, safety, and holding governments accountable for long-term infrastructure issues. Checkout Solipillow.com