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>>> It's been one month since flash flooding devastated nova scotia. Many nova scotians are still waiting for the help from the province that it promised. >> 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 clinton's basement. Photos show the aftermath. The water had been high enough to make appliances float and left everything caked in mud. His estimated restoration 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. But after months of waiting and piles of paperwork, he 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 sympathetic. We know it's been traumatic for them, but it's been challenging for us too. >> Flooding is the costlyiest costliest in terms of property damage. >> We're expecting more short duration intense rainfall events, and everyone knows examples of those across canada. >> My doctors increased a lot of my medications. >> Reporter: the stress has taken its toll on clinten. He's not sure he could take another flood, especially after what he's paid for this one. 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.

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>>> The death toll is climbing dramatically after that a major landslide in papua new guinea. A an entire village was buried friday morning, and the death toll is expected to rise. So far, only five bodies have been recovered from the rubble. More than 1,200 others have been left homeless, 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 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't improve fast. Redmond shannon explains. >> We will have a general election on the 4th of july. >> 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 thought rishi sunak's idea was good. But my mom thought otherwise. >> I really don't want rishi sunak to win. Especially hearing what he's done with this now. >> 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 lions remembers his uncle being called up to serve. He says the plan is a reflection of global instability >> They're certainly working 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, you know. 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. It's Leon's Storewide Super Sale! Save up to 50% on furniture. Save up to 50% on mattresses. Plus, get an l2 washer and dryer set for only $998 including a 2 year warranty! Ends Wednesday! Sometimes the difference between a summer road trip and the road trip of the summer is an ice cold drink from McDonald's. Like a Small McCafe Iced Coffee or a refreshing Coca Cola for $1 plus tax. Step up your summer today. Look at that! Lotto max has draws on Tuesdays and Fridays. Dream-off? Try designer hedges. Ohh. A backyard observatory! Front yard lazy river. Big enough for two? Get your lotto MAXtickets today! [olg sting] ( ) ( )

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