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• California governor says Pacific Palisades wildfire has destroyed many structures as winds kick up

  08-01-2025 06:20 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire whipped up by extreme winds swept through a Los Angeles hillside dotted with celebrity residences Tuesday, burning homes in Pacific Palisades and prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands. In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways were clogged and scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.
  The traffic jam on Palisades Drive prevented emergency vehicles from getting through and a bulldozer was brought in to
  
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• Edmonton Elks release division all-star Elliott Brown to pursue NFL job

  09-01-2025 03:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  The Edmonton Elks have released American defensive lineman Elliott Brown for him to pursue NFL opportunities.
  The 26-year-old from Odenton, Md., tied for the CFL lead in sacks last season with eight while compiling 44 defensive tackles.
  He was named to the CFL’s West Division all-star team.
  Brown signed with the Elks as a free agent in 2023 when he had two sacks and 10 defensive tackles in nine games as a rookie.
  He played five seasons at the University of Virginia.
  The six-foot-four, 225-
  
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• Canadian para alpine skier Michaela Gosselin doubles up on World Cup gold

  09-01-2025 02:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  SANTA CATERINA, ITALY — Canadian para skier Michaela Gosselin won a pair of World Cup downhills Wednesday.
  The 23-year-old from Collingwood, Ont., claimed the first World Cup gold of her career and added a second.“My first World Cup win, my first podium in downhill, and back-to-back wins today, is all pretty exciting,” Gosselin said.
  She started para alpine skiing in 2019 after cancer surgery on her left shoulder. Gosselin races in a standing classification for athletes with a
  
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• B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts

  09-01-2025 01:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can go ahead alleging Home Depot violated its customers’ privacy when collecting and sharing their information after emailing purchase receipts.The lawsuit alleges Home Depot gathered information when B.C. customers opted for emailed receipts, including the purchase price, brands bought, and data related to the customer’s email address, then shared it without consent with technology giant Meta.
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• ‘Scary’ or ’empty threats’? Canadians weigh in on Trump’s ’51st state’ plan

  09-01-2025 01:51 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  The Canadian Press asked people from Halifax to Vancouver what they thought of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s idea to make Canada the “51st state” and use “economic force” to do so.
  Here’s what they told us:“The next person who becomes the prime minister has to be able to stand up and defend the sovereign integrity of Canada.”— Chinwe Chima, Halifax
  “We are paying way too much attention to this sort of nonsense. I think, like child
  
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• Houston Dynamo reward Canada’s Pat Onstad with a promotion and new contract

  09-01-2025 01:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HOUSTON — The Houston Dynamo have rewarded Canada Soccer Hall of Famer Pat Onstad with a front-office promotion and a multi-year contract extension.
  Onstad’s new title is president of soccer.
  The 56-year-old from Vancouver joined the Dynamo front office as general manager ahead of the 2022 season. The former Canadian international goalkeeper was part of Houston’s inaugural team as a player and helped lead the Dynamo to MLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007.
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• President-elect Donald Trump visits Jimmy Carter’s casket in Capitol Rotunda after criticizing him

  08-01-2025 23:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump, who has alternated among praising, criticizing and even mocking Jimmy Carter, came Wednesday to the Capitol Rotunda to pay his respects as the 39th president lay in state ahead of his funeral Thursday in the nation’s capital.
  Carter was often the target of Trump’s derision during his 2024 campaign, and the president-elect has renewed his critique of the Georgia Democrat this week amid his state funeral rites for ceding control of
  
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• Minister Duclos says it should be ‘relatively easy’ to sell Trump on icebreaker pact

  08-01-2025 23:41 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says it should be “relatively easy” to convince incoming U.S. president Donald Trump not to scuttle an icebreaker production pact with Canada.
  Trump said Tuesday the U.S. should go it alone and doesn’t “really want a partner” on icebreakers.
  Duclos says Trump’s administration indicated to Canada during his first mandate that it supported the cooperative effort.
  He says the Americans will
  
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• Browns approve the Titans’ request to interview Canada’s Catherine Hickman for GM, AP source says

  08-01-2025 23:38 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have been granted permission to interview Catherine Hickman by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks for a new general manager, a person familiar with the request told The Associated Press.Hickman, from Montreal,has been assistant general manager and vice president of football operations with the Browns since 2022 after being hired in 2019 as the football operations coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles. The person spoke Wednesday with The AP
  
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• B.C. orders masks for hospitals, care facilities as flu, respiratory illness increase

  08-01-2025 23:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VICTORIA — Medical masks are again required in British Columbia health-care facilities as provincial authorities say cases of respiratory illness are rising.
  A statement from B.C.’s Health Ministry says workers, volunteers and visitors in facilities operated by provincial health authorities must wear masks in areas where patients are receiving care in order to prevent the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19.
  The requirement spans hospitals, long-term care and assisted living faciliti
  
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• Gunshots are heard near Chad’s presidential palace. Foreign minister says it’s under control

  08-01-2025 23:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  N’DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Multiple gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Chad’s capital Wednesday evening, residents said, while the African country’s foreign minister said soldiers were defending the president and the situation was under control.The gunshots rang out for several minutes near the presidential compound in N’Djamena, said Zakaria Daoud, a resident who lives in the area. The gunshots raised fears about the country’s security in a regio
  
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• Canadiens GM Hughes doesn’t regret visiting prospect in Russia despite backlash

  08-01-2025 22:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BROSSARD, Que. — Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes says he doesn’t regret visiting a prospect in Russia, despite facing widespread backlash amid the country’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
  “No regret,” Hughes said in French on Wednesday at the Canadiens’ practice facility. “I think we were criticized mostly on the political side, for us this was about work.”
  Hughes, scout Nick Bobrov and special adviser Vincent Lecavalier raised eyebrows for
  
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• Convicted Quebec murderer in men’s institution as request for women’s prison studied

  08-01-2025 22:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — A Quebecer found guilty of murdering a woman and their two children is being held in a men’s federal institution while authorities assess the convict’s request to be housed in a women’s prison.
  Mohamad Al Ballouz was sentenced Dec. 20 to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years for the 2022 murders of Synthia Bussières and their sons, five-year-old Eliam and two-year-old Zac, in the Montreal suburb of Brossard.
  Al Ballouz, who now identi
  
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• Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida. The NHL will have games in Miami and Tampa next season

  08-01-2025 21:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MIAMI (AP) — Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida.
  Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice.
  The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, with the Tampa Bay Lightning playing host to the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2026, in a Stadium Series game.
  “Stanley Cups, strings of se
  
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• Canadiens GM won’t overreact to hot stretch: ‘We haven’t accomplished anything yet’

  08-01-2025 21:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BROSSARD, Que. — Kent Hughes is staying grounded amid the Montreal Canadiens’ hot streak.
  The general manager is cautious not to overreact after watching his team climb from the NHL’s basement into the playoff picture at the season’s halfway mark.
  “We’re happy that we’re playing much better than at the start of the season,” Hughes said Wednesday at the Canadiens’ practice facility. “But we’ve played 40 games and we’re one ga
  
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• Kelowna Rockets trade Andrew Cristall to Spokane in WHL blockbuster - Chilliwack Progress

  08-01-2025 21:20 via news.google.com
  Kelowna Rockets trade Andrew Cristall to Spokane in WHL blockbuster  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Two bodies found after vehicle fire extinguished in B.C. regional park

  08-01-2025 21:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Police say two bodies were found inside a vehicle that had allegedly been set on fire in a regional park in Abbotsford, B.C.
  They say officers and firefighters responded to a burning Mitsubishi Outlander on Jan. 3 in Sumas Mountain Regional Park, and when the flames were put out they discovered what appeared to be human remains.Police say that while they are still reviewing the circumstances around the deaths, they do not believe the fire was a random event.Sgt. Freda Fo
  
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• UPDATE: Chilliwack paint store suffers major damage from overnight fire, Go Bananas reportedly closed until further notice - Fraser Valley Today

  08-01-2025 21:11 via news.google.com
  UPDATE: Chilliwack paint store suffers major damage from overnight fire, Go Bananas reportedly closed until further notice  Fraser Valley Today
  
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• NHL postpones LA Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires, while NFL monitors the situation

  08-01-2025 21:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings’ home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
  The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown arena. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets in the same arena on Thursday night.
  “Our hearts are with our entire Los Angeles community,” the Kings said i
  
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• Forge FC signs Canadian striker Brian Wright to multi-year contract

  08-01-2025 20:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HAMILTON — Forge FC has signed Canadian striker Brian Wright to a multi-year contract, the Canadian Premier League team said Wednesday.The 29-year-old Toronto native, the reigning CPL Players’ player of the year, spent the last two seasons with York United FC.Wright had nine goals and six assists last season.He made his CPL debut in 2021 with Atletico Ottawa. In 97 career games, Wright has 24 goals and 11 assists.
  This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 8, 2025.
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• Manhunt continues for suspect in Tuesday’s shooting in Merritt

  08-01-2025 20:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MERRITT — The manhunt continues for a suspect in connection with a shooting in Merritt on Tuesday morning.
  According to detachment commander Staff Sgt. Josh Roda, the incident happened at about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 7) in the 1800-block of Orme Street.
  Roda says the suspect came out of a home, approached the victim — who was standing at the corner of Orme Street and Quilchena Avenue — and shot the victim in the leg.
  The suspect, who was dressed in black, then ran south on Orm
  
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• Defensive lineman Mike Wakefield returns to Ottawa Redblacks on one-year deal

  08-01-2025 20:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks re-signed defensive lineman Mike Wakefield to a one-year contract on Wednesday.He tied teammate Lorenzo Mauldin and three others for the CFL lead with eight sacks last season.
  The 30-year-old American also had three forced fumbles and 30 tackles over 18 games.
  Wakefield, who was named to the East Division All-CFL team for the first time, was the Redblacks’ unanimous nominee for most outstanding defensive player.Over 101 career CFL games with Ottawa and t
  
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• Police say threat of explosive device cause of B.C. courthouse, college evacuation

  08-01-2025 19:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOWER MAINLAND — Police in New Westminster, B.C., say the threat of an explosive device led to an evacuation of a large area around a courthouse and nearby Douglas College.According to a statement from New West PD Sgt. Andrew Leaver, officers arrived on scene Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 7) and worked to secure the area. Residents and businesses adjacent to the courthouse were asked to leave out of an abundance of caution for their safety.Numerous public safety partners assisted New West PD fro
  
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• Coach believes Canada women on right track ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England

  08-01-2025 19:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  It’s a big year for the Canadian women’s rugby team, with the World Cup set to kick off in August in England.
  Canada coach Kevin Rouet hopes it will be a historic one.
  The Canadian women climbed to second in the world rankings behind England in May after recording their first-ever victory over reigning World Cup champion New Zealand with a 22-19 decision to win the Pacific Four Series.Canada slipped back to third in mid-July with the Black Ferns retaking No. 2 but Rouet’s side
  
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• Canucks centre Elias Pettersson a game-time decision vs. Capitals

  08-01-2025 19:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — The Vancouver Canucks may have star centre Elias Pettersson back in their lineup when they visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
  Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet says the 26-year-old Swede is a game-time decision, depending on whether he feels comfortable.Pettersson has not played since Dec. 23 when he left Vancouver’s 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks with an undisclosed injury after scoring two goals.Tocchet says all-star goalie Thatcher Demko is also nearing a ret
  
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• IHIT confirms 2 people found dead inside burnt vehicle at Abbotsford park

  08-01-2025 19:46 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ABBOTSFORD — Homicide detectives in B.C. have now confirmed that two people were found dead inside a burnt vehicle at Sumas Mountain Regional Park late last week.
  According to a statement from IHIT Sgt. Freda Fong, Abbotsford PD first responded to a report of a vehicle fire at the regional park on Friday, January 3 at 2:46 p.m. First responders discovered a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV that was fully engulfed in flames. Once they extinguished the fire, they located what appeared to be hum
  
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• ‘Time for a refresh’: University of Alberta rebrands DEI policy to ACB

  08-01-2025 19:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — The president of the University of Alberta says the decision to rebrand its diversity, equity and inclusion policy was not influenced by critics of the initiative in North America.
  Bill Flanagan says the university in Edmonton officially renamed its policy this month to “access, community and belonging” after consultations with more than 1,000 members of the campus community, including students, faculty and staff.
  “We have to be frank that some of the language
  
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• Cabinet ministers say they must not overreact to Trump’s threats of annexation

  08-01-2025 19:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s comments about annexing Canada but should still take them seriously.
  Trump has mused about making Canada the 51st state for several weeks. He amped up those comments Tuesday, saying he would make it happen through economic force.
  He also says he will follow through with his plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico the day he is sworn back into office.
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• Former Toronto Argonauts receiver Polk signs deal with NFL’s Atlanta Falcons

  08-01-2025 18:30 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  The Toronto Argonauts have a hole to fill in their receiving corps.
  Makai Polk, who cracked the 1,000-yard plateau with Toronto last season as a CFL rookie, has signed a contract with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons.
  The six-foot-three, 197-pound Polk registered 61 catches for 1,024 yards and five TDs in 17 regular-season games with Toronto last year.
  The East Division all-star added 14 receptions for 272 yards and a touchdown in three playoff games for the Grey Cup-champion Argos
  The 23-year-ol
  
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• Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires

  08-01-2025 18:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area.
  Stéphane Caron of Quebec’s forest fire protection agency — SOPFEU — says the two planes are sent to the U.S. each fall as part of an annual contract, the length of which was extended this year because of the emergency.
  He says each plane is dispatched from Quebec with its own crew composed of a pilot, co-pilot and tec
  
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