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>>> It's been ten months since flash flooding devastated parts of nova scotia, and some home owners 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 was promised by the province. >> Reporter: 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 flood burst through the back door and into clifton clifton's basement. The water had been high enough to leave appliances float. The cost, $143,000 taxes in. His insurance capped at 50,000. >> I took 50,000 off the 143. Left me with 90,000 and change. >> Reporter: then he applied to nova scotia's disaster financial assistance program, which pledged up to 200,000 for homeowners. But after months of waiting and piles of paperwork, clifton was offered $6,000. He appealed and was then offered 15,000. At 74 years old, he's taken out a second mortgage to pay for the $60,000 he has left >> What would you say if somebody said we're going to put your home back to the way it originally was. Just pay my contractor's bill. That's all I want. >> Reporter: the province is 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 that haven't been paid out, we're certainly very sympathetic. We know it's been very traumatic for them, but it's been challenging for us to. >> Reporter: the intact centre on climate adaptation created a tool to help municipalities prepare for and prevent urban flooding, which is expected to increase in frequency. >> We're expecting more short duration, intense rainfall events. I think everyone knows examples of those across canada. >> My doctors increased a lot of my medications. >> Reporter: 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 remains of an unknown soldier from newfoundland killed fighting in france during the first world war has finally returned home. [ Bagpipes ] >> Jeff: the casket arrived last night in st. John's after the french government formally transferred the remains to canada in an emotional repatriation ceremony held on the very battlefield where he died more than a century ago. The unknown soldiers remains will now be interred at the national war memorial in downtown st. John's on newfoundland's memorial day on july 1st.

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>>> The death toll is climbing dramatically after that major landslide in papua new guinea. A U.N. agency says more than 670 people are feared dead after an entire village was buried 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 been left homeless by the disaster and officials are now struggling to deliver badly-needed aid to the remote area after the landslide cut off access to major roads. >>> Just days after the british prime minister triggered an election, rishi sunak has announced a controversial complain pledge. 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't improve fast. Redmond shannon explains. >> Reporter: the timing of rishi sunak's election call surprised many. As has his first big campaign announcement. >> We will introduce a bold new model of national service for 18-year-olds. >> Reporter: the plan would see teens choose between a year in the military or complete 12 weekends of community work across a year. The vast majority would do the latter. Sunak claims it would help society and national security. These 16-year-olds, who can't vote yet, could be among the first to be enrolled. >> I found it on tiktok in the morning and my parents are speaking about it. >> What are your parents saying? >> It was divided. My dad, he thought rishi sunak's idea was good. But my mom thought otherwise. >> I really don't want rishi sunak to win. Especially after hearing what he's done with this. >> Reporter: it's 64 years since britain has had 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 says the plan is a reflection of global instability. >> They've certainly woken up to the fact that the british armed forces are not anywhere near prepared to fight a war anywhere. >> Reporter: this former social worker believes it's purely election politics. >> I think it's a gimmick. It will never see the 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. Redmond shannon, global news, london. >> Jeff: still ahead, the B.C. alternative fuel source that's sparking concern from environmentalists. (Sniffling) Feeling Claritin Clear is like... ( ) Is she...? Claritin Clear? Yeah. Get fast, non-drowsy allergy symptom relief. Live Claritin Clear. (Opening Mnemonic) (music throughout) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 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. Does it feel too hot at home? Don't keep suffering. Get a professional air conditioning or heat pump installation. It'll keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Milani plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Call us at 403-399-9999 Sam Centre lets you take part in Stampede's Greatest Stories. With a year round, immersive and interactive experience. Now open! Opticom Optical Cameras Photography. Tamar. Tamar. I don't know. I got it, I got it, I don't have it. Optimized. -co-offensive Tamanoumi. “What is it anyway?” Optical Coherence Tomography or oct. An advanced eye health scan that can help spot sight conditions early. At Specsavers we think it's so important we include it with every eye exam. Opical Turmgraphy. Not everyone can say it, but everyone can have it. And if you're an eligible senior you get eye exams at no cost to you.

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