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>>> It's been ten months since flash flooding devastated parts of nova scotia, and some homeowners are still struggling to repair the damage. The flooding killed four people, destroying roads and swamping hundreds of homes. As heidi petracek reports, many nova scotians are still waiting for help that promised by the province. >> Repr: when flood waters rushed into streets and homes in nova scotia last july, it caused more than $170 million in insured damage. >> The driveway was covered. >> Reporter: and the floodst through the back door and into clifton's basement. Photos show the aftermath. Theer had been high enough to leave appliances floating. Took 50,000 off the and I was left with 90 and change. >> Reporter: clifton was offered $6,000 from the province. He appealed and then was offered 15,000. At 74 years old, he's out a second mortgage to pay for the $60,000 he has left. >> What would you say if somebody said we're going t put your home back to the way it originally was. Just pay my contractor's bill. That's all I want. >> Rep still processing more than 500 disaster assistance applications from the floods. 1,100 have been paid out to the tune of $14 million >> For the ones who haven paid out, we're certainly very sympathetic. We know it's been very traumaticthem, but it's been very challenging for us too. >> Reporter: the intact centre on climate adaptation created aipalities prepare for and prevent urban flooding, which I to increase in frncy. >> We're expecting more short duration, intense rainfall events. And I think everyone kno examples of those across canada. >> My doctors increased lot of my medications. eporter: the stress has taken its toll on clifton. He's not sure he could take another flood, especially after what he's paid for this one. Heidi petracek, global news, nova scotia. >> Jeff: the remainsf an unknown soldier from newfoundland killed fighting in france during the first w war has finally returned home. [ Bagpipes ] >> Jeff: the casket arrived last night in st. Js after the french government formally transferred the remains to canada in an emotional repatriation ceremony held on the very batield where he a century ago.

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>>> The death is climbing dramatically afthe landslide in papua new guinea. At least 670 people are feared dead after an entire village wasburied friday morning. That number is more than double the initial estimate. So far only five bodies have been recovered from the rubble. More than 1,200 others have beendisaster, and officials are now struggling to deliver badly-needed aid to the remote a after the landslide cut off access to major s. >>> Just days after the british prime minister triggered an election,hi sunak has announced a controversial campaign pledg sunak says if re-elected next month, he will bring back mandatory national service. The plan involves 18-year-olds choosing to either enlist in the military or perform community work. But the proposal could remain just that if sunak's political fortunes don improve fast. Redmond shannon explain. >> Reporter: the timing of rishi sunak's election call surprised many. As his first big campaign announcement. >> We will introduce a bold new model of national service. >> Reporter: a year in the military or complete 12 of community work across a year. The vast do the latter. Sunak claims it would help society and national security. These 16-year-olds, who t vote yet, could be among the first to be enrolled. >> I found it on tiktok on in the morning and my paren were speaking about it. >> What are your parents saying? >> It was divided. My dad, he thought rishi sunak's idea good. But my mom thought otherwise. I really don't want rishi sunak to win. Especially after hearing what he's done. >> Reporter: it's 64 years since britain has a national service. But with the governing tories far behind in the polls, this could be seen as a hail mary pass to appeal to disillusioned voters. 80-year-old peter lyons remembers his uncle being called up to serve. He says the plan is a reflection of global instability. >> They've certainly woken up to the fact that the bsh armed forces are not anywhereear prepared to fight a warywhere. >> Reporter: this former social worker believes it's purely election litics. >> I think it's a gimmick. It will never see t light of day. I think it's just clutching at straws. I think if you really care about young people's welfare, you would invest properly in education. >> Reporter: the idea is far from unique in europe. Many peaceful nations have forms of mandatory military service. Among them, denmark, finland, and switzerland.d shannon, global news, london. >> Jeff: still ahead, the B.C. alternative fuel source that's sparking conce [ ] [ ] Want the power of 5 serum benefits in 1?New Olay Super Serum. Activates on skin. For visible results that beat the #1 luxury serum. A super glow for your best skin yet. Olay. (Opening Mnemonic) (music throughout) ) ( ) ( ) ( ) (Sniffling) Feeling Claritin Clear is like... ( ) Is she...? Claritin Clear? Yeah. Get fast, non-drowsy allergy symprelief. Live Claritin Clear. Is that a Cheestring? I'll trade you my bagel for it. How about my pirate's treasure? Mystery Orb? I offer Cthulhu, the World Eater! I'll stick with the Cheestring. Keep it Cheesy. Cheestrings, only from Black Diamond. ( ) ( ) ( ) When we work to end inequity... ( ) we help start something better.

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