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>> Vinesh: welcome back everyone, parts of nova scotia and some it is 5:15 A.M. it has been 10 months since flash flooding devastated parts of nova scotia and some home owners are still struggling with high repair costs. >> Erin: the flooding killed four people including two children and a teen. It also destroyed roads and hundreds of homes. As heidi petracek reports, many nova scotians are still waiting for help that was promised by the province. >> Reporter: when floodwaters rushed into streets and homes last july it caused more than $170 million and insured damage. And the flood burst through the back door and into this basement. Photo showing the aftermath. The water had been high enough to make appliances float. The estimated restoration costs $143,000. The insurance capped at $50,000. >> Speaker: that left me with $90,000. >> Reporter: applying for which pledged up to $200,000 for homeowners but after months of waiting and piles of paperwork, they were offered $6000. He appealed and was then offered $15,000. At 74 years old he has taken out a second mortgage to pay for the $60,000 he has left. >> Speaker: what would you say someone said we will put your home back to the weight that it originally was, just pay the contractors. That's all I want. >> Reporter: the province is processing 500 applications from the floods. 1100 had been paid out. >> Speaker: it has been traumatic for those who have not been paid out. But it has been challenging for us as well. >> Reporter: flooding is the most costly in terms of property damage. >> Reporter: creating a tool to help municipalities prepare for and prevent urban flooding which is expected to increase in frequency. >> Speaker: we are expecting more short duration intense rainfall events and everyone knows examples of those across canada. >> Reporter: this stress has taken its toll. Not sure he could take another flood. Especially after what he has paid for this minister, rishi sunak says, if one. Global news, nova scotia. >> Vinesh: it is 5:17 A.M. british prime minister, rishi sunak says, if reelected. His party is prepared to introduce a 'mandatory national service' for 18-year-olds. >> Rushi sunak: uncertain times call for a clear plan and bold action to chart a course to a secure future. Our plan will ensure new generations and our country meet the challenges of the uncertain world. >> Vinesh: in a campaign video, posted on social media. Sunak says the mandatory service could be 'military' or 'community-based'. Young adults would be able to choose between spending one weekend a month volunteering or take up one of 30,000 spaces for a year, in the armed forces. This announcement comes following comments from the leader of the labour party, keir starmer, saying he was in favour of allowing 16-year-olds to vote. Sunak's conservatives remain behind in the polls by a wide margin, with little change, since his surprise election call. Last week. >> Vinesh: the world hockey championship underway sunday afternoon with canada playing sweden for bronze. >> Erin: the game was tied at two a piece in the third period. But then carl grundstrom moves in to give sweden the lead with his second goal of the game. Canada pulls it's goalie in hopes of tying things up. But sweden adds the empty netter. >> Vinesh: former nhl head canada loses the bronze medal game for 22. >> Vinesh: former nhl head coach, ken hitchcock was inducted into the hockey hall of fame just last year and now the edmonton native is joining the ranks. Of the 'alberta sports hall of fame'. Builder hockey. >> Vinesh: the induction ceremony taking place in red deer. Hitchcock is being honoured for his work as a coach. And his efforts to grow the game of hockey, by hosting clinics. Around the world. Hitch achieved the most wins.

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tournament but organizers figured it may be best to book times around the games. Other nights the action would be in their walls. >> Speaker: we have the other ring, they would be busy as well. >> Reporter: and for anyone looking to beat traffic there's plenty of room on the roads once the game starts. There also a lot of space at businesses like activate which usually has people lined up and waiting to come inside. >> Speaker: it has been slower. It's not dead but there is a decline. >> Reporter: they are still getting in the spirit. >> Speaker: we have fun with people that do come in. We get them excited about our games. So that generates a positive environment. >> Reporter: the positivity that can hopefully translate to a game three victory. Just thinking global news. >> Erin: edmontonians came together over the weekend to raise money for the around 90,000 canadians that are living with multiple sclerosis lets go! >> Erin: the m-s walk was held sunday morning at rundle park. All of the money raised from the walk goes to trying to find a cause, and cure, for the auto-immune disease. Canada has one of the highest rates of m-s in the world. Attendees say events like this helps to bring together those impacted by the condition. >> Julia nimilowich: we all know somebody who has ms. Whether it's a friend or family member, and it doesn't matter. It >> Charles may: our owner's affects the whole community and that's why it means so much to see everyone here. >> Charles may: our owner's >> Erin: m-s has many symptoms, family has had autoimmune disorders. It became much bigger. >> Erin: m-s has many symptoms, ranging from a lack of coordination to vision problems. Funds raised also helps support programs and services for albertans living with ms. >> Vinesh: a unique graduation was held in our city over the weekend. >> Vinesh: 16 service dogs graduated and are now ready to work with clients. The dogs spent between two to three years in training through dogs with wings. The canines will go on to work in many different settings, including 'kids with autism' or as companions. Those who worked with the animals during training say, it's a special moment. >> Speaker: seeing today it is a full circle moment that keeps me doing what I'm doing. A kid it keeps me here. I think this is the best part of my job. Sometimes you think that they won't remember you but today he saw me and he recognized me. He came and he sat >> Vinesh: the dogs will now by my feet and he was happy to see me. So, he does remember. >> Vinesh: the dogs will now live and work with their clients. Once the dogs retire they usually go on to be adopted, by the client. If I could I would give all of those dogs a treat. >> Tracie: and we have the dog walking forecast coming up, after traffic. I always look forward to that. And it is graduation season. And just a shadow to everyone who graduated. And my son is included there. And to everyone graduating this year. Fort saskatchewan we are seeing fog in that area and that is not the only place. Lots of low-lying fog in and around edmonton. So watch for that on or drive it could reduce visibility. Was anthony henday and the yellow head traffic slow-moving wealth do they are not see much fog along that area. Same with northeast anthony henday river crossing. A lot of the bridge crossings are experiencing heavy fog. Looking like it's not too bad getting reports along the west henday's lanes we are having reports of a possible stall but it doesn't look like it's affecting traffic. It looks like it will not slow you down on the west end today. Southwest henday, traffic is moving well do this area. Taking a look along the highways, we are seeing clear highway 16 making your way into edmonton from spruce grove, west anthony henday and the whitemud looks great. Just a bit of traffic there. Just again on your drive, watch that you may see some low fog also construction slowing things down which we can see here. All directions are down to just two lanes so it does bottleneck and as traffic volume starts to pick up that will get very slow for us this monday morning commute. That's a look at your ok tire

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