BC poultry farmers are confronting what industry leaders are calling a dual crisis — devastating flooding in the Fraser Valley and the ongoing impacts of a multi-year bird flu outbreak. The Salvation Army is sounding the alarm this holiday season as donations to its iconic Red Kettle Campaign fall sharply — even as demand for food, shelter, and emergency support continues to rise across Canada. Winter has officially arrived on the North Shore, with Grouse Mountain opening its slopes today, followed by Cypress Mountain on Saturday. After a warmer-than-average start to the season, ski resorts are ready to welcome visitors, albeit with limited terrain at first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices