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• Donald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister in Christmas visit

  25-12-2024 23:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky he should run for prime minister during a Christmas visit but adds that the athlete declined interest in politics.
  Trump says on his Truth Social platform that he told Gretzky he would easily win an election if he ran for prime minister of Canada.
  Trump adds that the role would soon be the “governor” of Canada when the country becomes a U.S. state, a repeated comment that Ottawa insists
  
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• Bloc Québécois as official Opposition? Leader says Canadians ‘don’t have to fear us’

  27-12-2024 13:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet says he’s staying modest about the prospect of his party forming official Opposition in the next federal election, though it would be a “spectacular” result.
  “I refuse to see the election in terms of pride or a trophy, or to claim to be part of history,” he told The Canadian Press in a year-end interview.
  As Justin Trudeau’s minority government teeters and polls point to a possibl
  
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• Germany’s president dissolves parliament, sets national election for Feb. 23

  27-12-2024 11:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition.Scholz lost a confidence vote on Dec. 16 and leads a minority government after his unpopular and notoriously rancorous three-party coalition collapsed on Nov. 6 when he fired his finance minister in a dispute over how to revitalize Germany’s stagnant economy.Leaders
  
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• Winnipeg’s arena curling in a club project seen as start of cross-country expansion

  27-12-2024 11:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  A Winnipeg pilot project offers arena ice and rocks in a curling club to top teams in the area.
  Two sheets at the eight-sheet Heather Curling Club are prepped and clipped by leading ice maker Greg Ewasko, who has repurposed provincial championship rocks for use.
  A cabinet containing a TV for video analysis, speed trap equipment for weight control and smart brooms to track pressure, speed and power is rinkside.
  When Dave Murdoch accepted the job of Curling Canada’s high-performance director
  
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• In the news today: What Canada can learn from Trump’s campaign

  27-12-2024 10:20 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…
  What Canada can learn from Trump’s campaign
  Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States in an astonishing comeback that signalled an American turn to isolationism, protectionism and tariffs.
  Trump has not yet moved into the White House but his victory sent
  
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• Trump’s return: What Canada can learn from the 2024 presidential campaign

  27-12-2024 10:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — Donald Trump smiled wide in front of cheering supporters after millions of Americans went to the polls, choosing the divisive Republican leader as the next president of the United States in an astonishing comeback that signalled an American turn to isolationism, protectionism and tariffs.
  “We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible and it is now clear that we’ve achieved the most incredible political thing. Look what happened, is this crazy?” Trump sa
  
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• ‘Failure is not an option’: Fire-torn Jasper entering new year with hope and anxiety

  27-12-2024 10:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  JASPER, ALTA. — This year, Kim Stark’s kids took responsibility for decorating the family Christmas tree.
  Ornaments include toy cars, puzzle pieces, string and a pair of binoculars — things her three young daughters had handy after the family lost their home in summer’s devastating Jasper wildfire.
  “I have the most wonderful tree on the planet,” said Stark.
  “It’s part of our story and part of who we are.
  “If (the kids) are happy, I’m ha
  
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• South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly votes to impeach acting President Han

  27-12-2024 09:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s opposition-controlled National Assembly voted Friday to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo despite vehement protests by governing party lawmakers, further deepening the country’s political crisis set off by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s stunning imposition of martial law and ensuing impeachment.
  Han’s impeachment means he will be stripped of the powers and duties of the president until the Constitutional Court decides whether t
  
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• Williams, Woolen lead way as Seahawks beat Bears 6-3 to boost playoff hopes

  27-12-2024 05:41 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Riq Woolen intercepted Caleb Williams’ late pass and the Seattle Seahawks boosted their fading playoff hopes, squeezing past Chicago 6-3 on Thursday night to hand the Bears their 10th straight loss.
  Jason Myers kicked field goals on the game’s first possession and near the end of the second quarter. Woolen picked off a deep pass intended for Keenan Allen at the Seattle 22 with 20 seconds left, ending Williams’ NFL rookie-record string of passes without an i
  
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• Grizzlies set record in dunking Raptors 155-126, Toronto loses ninth in a row

  27-12-2024 05:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jaren Jackson Jr. had 21 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, Zach Edey also scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the Memphis Grizzlies set a franchise scoring record in blowing out the skidding Toronto Raptors 155-126 on Thursday night.
  Desmond Bane added 19 points, Jaylen Wells scored 17 and Ja Morant had 15 points and nine assists as Memphis won for the third time in four games.
  Toronto lost its ninth straight and fell to 1-14 on the road. RJ Barrett led
  
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• Lougheed Highway crash in Mission sends one to hospital

  27-12-2024 03:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  UPDATE — RCMP report the Lougheed Highway through Mission was reopened to traffic in both directions at approximately 6 p.m. Thursday evening. There is no update on the condition of the woman who suffered serious injuries in the crash and was airlifted to hospital.
  MISSION — The Lougheed Highway is closed in both directions in Mission following a serious collision late Thursday (Dec. 26) morning.
  Early results of the investigation indicate the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. when a
  
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• Warnings lifted for B.C. coast while Coquihalla warning remains

  27-12-2024 02:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has lifted all heavy rainfall and strong wind warnings for B.C. on Boxing Day after residents went through a wet and windy Christmas.The warnings came after a low-pressure system had brought wind gusts that were travelling up to 140 kilometres per hour in some coastal areas.The strongest wind gust over the province had been recorded on the Sartine Island with wind gusts measuring up to 162 km/h on Wednesday afternoon.The stormy weather had also led to widespr
  
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• American pet food infected with bird flu recalled after house cat died sold in B.C.

  27-12-2024 01:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — A pet food company in Oregon sent out a voluntary recall after a house cat died from eating its products, which tested positive for bird flu, and the company says the same contaminated batch was sold in British Columbia.Northwest Naturals in Portland, Oregon, says in a statement that it is recalling one batch of its two-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus.The company says the same product was sold i
  
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• Woman airlifted to hospital after car crash in Mission, B.C., says RCMP

  26-12-2024 23:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Mounties say officers are investigating a crash that occurred on Boxing Day in Mission, B.C. after a female had been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.Mission RCMP says in a statement sent out on Thursday afternoon that the collision took place before noon, which has shut down Lougheed Highway between Nelson Street and Oliver Street in both directions.
  Police say early indications suggest that one vehicle hydroplaned and struck a vehicle in the oncoming lane.
  The RCMP
  
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• Crash closes Lougheed Highway in Mission

  26-12-2024 23:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MISSION — The Lougheed Highway is closed in both directions in Mission following a serious collision late Thursday (Dec. 26) morning.
  Early results of the investigation indicate the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. when a vehicle hydroplaned, striking an oncoming car. A female occupant was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
  The Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service is investigating the crash, which has prompted a complete closure of Lougheed Highway between Nel
  
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• India alleges widespread trafficking of international students through Canada to U.S.

  26-12-2024 22:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Indian law enforcement agencies say they are investigating alleged links between dozens of colleges in Canada and two “entities” in Mumbai accused of illegally ferrying students across the Canada-United States border.
  A news release Tuesday from India’s Enforcement Directorate — a multidisciplinary organization that investigates money laundering and foreign exchange laws — said a multi-city search has revealed “incriminating” evidence of &
  
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• Sandin Pellikka has hat trick as Sweden starts world juniors with rout of Slovakia

  26-12-2024 21:12 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Defenceman Axel Sandin Pellikka scored a natural hat trick as Sweden kicked off the 2025 world junior hockey championship with a 5-2 rout of Slovakia on Thursday.
  Sandin Pellikka, a Detroit Red Wings prospect playing in hist third world juniors, added an assist for Sweden, which is looking for its first title since 2012.
  Rasmus Bergqvist and Linus Eriksson had the other goals for Sweden.
  Dalibor Dvorsky had a goal just under 12 minutes into the game to open the scoring for Slovaki
  
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• Organizers say two sailors have died in Sydney to Hobart yacht race amid wild weather conditions

  26-12-2024 21:12 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  SYDNEY (AP) — Organizers said Friday that two Sydney to Hobart sailors have died at sea amid wild weather conditions that forced line honors favorite Master Lock Comanche to withdraw among mass retirements.
  The race will continue as the fleet continues its passage to Constitution Dock in Hobart, with the first boats expected to arrive later on Friday or early Saturday morning.
  The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney, which administers the yacht race, has said that one sailor each on
  
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• Israeli attorney general orders probe into report that alleged Netanyahu’s wife harassed opponents

  26-12-2024 20:45 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s attorney general has ordered police to open an investigation into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife on suspicion of harassing political opponents and witnesses in the Israeli leader’s corruption trial.
  The Israeli Justice Ministry made the announcement in a terse message late Thursday, saying the investigation would focus on the findings of a recent report by the “Uvda” investigative program into Sara Netanyahu.
  The program unc
  
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• Strong winds and heavy rain continue in B.C.’s south coast on Boxing Day

  26-12-2024 20:29 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Hundreds of people in British Columbia remain without power on Boxing Day as strong winds and heavy rains continue to hammer B.C.’s south coast.
  BC Hydro says around 1,600 customers were without power in the province as of 10 a.m. on Boxing Day.
  That’s less than the approximately 5,000 customers who were left in the dark on Christmas Day in the province’s coastal areas due to the stormy weather.
  Environment Canada says a low-pressure system is bringing on Thur
  
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• Boxing Day shoppers take advantage of tax holiday amid cost of living crisis

  26-12-2024 20:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — Shoppers flocked to malls on Thursday to take advantage of Boxing Day deals made more enticing by the federal government’s GST holiday, but some say the lower prices aren’t enough to keep up with the country’s cost of living.For two months, a slew of items including children’s toys, video games and consoles, snacks, wine and restaurant food are GST- or HST-free, depending on the province. The tax break has incentivized some consumers to take advantage o
  
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• Former NFL star Mayes pulling for Panthers’ Hubbard to break his NFL rushing mark

  26-12-2024 19:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Long the standard by which Canadian running backs are measured in the NFL, Rueben Mayes is hoping Chuba Hubbard can set that bar even higher.
  In 1986, Mayes became the first Canadian to rush for over 1,000 yards in an NFL season, running for a career-best 1,353 yards (over 16 regular-season games) as a New Orleans Saints rookie.On Dec. 8, Hubbard became the second Canadian to crack the 1,000-yard plateau and needs 159 yards in the Carolina Panthers’ final two regular-season games to surpas
  
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• SPCA reports discovery of cats in abandoned vehicles in Vancouver and Abbotsford

  26-12-2024 18:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — The BC SPCA is caring for an elderly black cat after it and another cat were found inside an abandoned vehicle that had been towed.
  “The towing company reached out to the BC SPCA’s animal helpline when the cats were discovered in the vehicle,” said Eileen Drever, the BC SPCA’s senior officer for protection and stakeholder relations.
  The abandoned vehicle was filled with hazardous items, rotting food, and garbage. The towing company provided the cats with
  
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• India’s former prime minister Manmohan Singh, architect of economic reforms, dies aged 92

  26-12-2024 18:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, widely regarded as the architect of India’s economic reform program and a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, has died. He was 92.
  Singh was admitted to New Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences late Thursday after his health deteriorated due to a “sudden loss of consciousness at home,” the hospital said in a statement.“Resuscitative measures were started immediately at ho
  
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• Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement

  26-12-2024 18:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement.
  The move the day after Christmas was announced by general manager Steve Yzerman and comes with the Red Wings on a three-game skid and having lost nine of their past 12. They’ve lost 21 of their first 34 games this season and are above only the lowly Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference.
  Assistant Bob Boughner was also fired and Trent Yawney hired to work on McLellan’s staff. Mc
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Swimmer Summer McIntosh voted as CP female athlete of the year

  26-12-2024 17:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Swimmer Summer McIntosh, who won three gold medals and added a silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been voted as The Canadian Press female athlete of the year.
  More coming.The Canadian Press
  
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• Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway on Boxing Day

  26-12-2024 14:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Post-Christmas travel between the Fraser Valley and the B.C. Interior could be challenging due to a storm forecasted to drop up to 15 cm of snow on Thursday (Dec. 26).Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt.
  The agency warns motorists that approximately 15 cm of snow is expected to accumulate from Thursday morning to Thursday night.
  A low-pressure system is expected to move through the region in the morning, producing
  
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• In the news today: Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion

  26-12-2024 10:16 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…
  Quebec man killed in Florida boat explosion
  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed a Quebec man has died after a boat explosion in Florida’s Broward County.The FWC says its preliminary investigation in Fort Lauderdale shows a 37-foot vessel exploded on Monday after its engines were started, injuring all seven passengers on board.
  One passenger was 41-year-old Sebastie
  
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• Canada set to take on Finland as world junior championship gets underway

  26-12-2024 10:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada kicks off its quest for a 21st title when it takes on Finland tonight to headline the opening day of the 2025 world junior hockey championship.
  Canada will field a team of top young prospects at the Ottawa-based tournament, including 17-year-old Gavin McKenna of the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers.
  Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager is Canada’s captain at this edition of the world juniors. He was part of the Canadian team that finished a disappoint
  
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• Orcas moved into the Arctic. It could be bad news for other whales, and humans too

  26-12-2024 10:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Killer whales are expanding their territory and have moved into Arctic waters as climate change melts sea ice, with two genetically distinct populations being identified by Canadian scientists.
  But their study says that could have “severe consequences” for potential prey whales such as belugas, narwhals and bowheads, that lead researcher Colin Garroway called “slow, chubby and delicious.”
  Garroway, an evolutionary geneticist at the University of Manitoba, said in an inter
  
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