TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward Calle Järnkrok to a four-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.1 million.
The 30-year-old had 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) in 66 games with Seattle and Calgary last season.
He added four points (one goal, three assists) in 12 playoff games with the Flames.
The Gävle, Sweden, native has 241 points (106 goals, 135 assists) through 574 regular-season games with Nashville, Seattle and Calgary and 19 points (four g
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Maple Leafs sign forward Calle Järnkrok to four-year, $8.4-million contract
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“The increase will make it tougher for new buyers to qualify due -
Vehicle waited for Ripudaman Singh Malik hours before shooting in B.C.: police
SURREY, B.C. — Police say a vehicle with “multiple” people inside was waiting for Ripudaman Singh Malik hours before he was killed in a parking lot in Surrey, B.C.
Malik was one of the two men acquitted in the 1985 Air India terrorist bombings that claimed 331 lives.
Sgt. David Lee of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team told a news conference that a white Honda CRV pulled up near the scene of the shooting at around 7 a.m. and Malik was shot and killed at abou -
House of Commons industry committee to investigate Rogers outage – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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25 million kids missed routine vaccinations because of COVID – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Veteran Argos running back Harris chasing two career milestones
HALIFAX — Getting the win remains the primary goal, but running back Andrew Harris will be chasing two career milestones Saturday afternoon.
Harris will lead the Toronto Argonauts into their TD Atlantic showdown with the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Wolfville, N.S. The 35-year-old Winnipeg native needs just 46 yards to surpass Milt Stegall and move into fourth in all-time yards from scrimmage.
Stegall currently holds down the No. 4 spot with 15,209 yards.
And with 114 yards rushing, Harris -
Montreal looks for revenge as it hosts Toronto in showdown of struggling MLS teams
MONTREAL — CF Montréal can get a much-needed win and avenge an embarrassing loss at the hands of its archrival when the Major League Soccer club hosts Toronto FC on Saturday.
The game will be a rematch of this year’s Canadian Championship semifinal where Toronto crushed Montreal 4-0 at BMO Field.
“It’s never a good feeling to get embarrassed by your archrivals so we want to do the same to them this time,” Montreal defender Joel Waterman said. “They&rsqu -
Wildfire grows near Lytton, B.C., 60-person crew joins fight says wildfire service
LYTTON, B.C. — A wildfire blazing just west of Lytton, B.C., has now scorched five square kilometres of trees and bush, more than doubling in size in less than 12 hours.
BC Wildfire Service spokeswoman Taylor Colman says the out-of-control fire is burning vigorously and is being fuelled by gusty winds just under two kilometres northwest of Lytton.
Several evacuation orders and alerts have been issued by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the Lytton First Nation for properties on the -
City of Abbotsford raising awareness of National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada
ABBOTSFORD — Enjoying a day at the lake or a visit to a pool is a popular summer activity. However, without good water habits, tragedy can strike quickly. Drowning is the third leading cause of unintentional death for Canadians.
The City of Abbotsford is reminding residents about the dangers of water. In partnership with the Lifesaving Society of Canada, programs are being offered to promote safety on the water during National Drowning Prevention Week July 17 to 23.
As part of the week, th -
B.C. Court of Appeal rejects private health care, says Charter breach OK
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Court of Appeal has unanimously upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a Vancouver surgeon’s challenge of the Medicare Protection Act, saying bans on extra billing and private insurance do not violate the Charter.
The court did find the lower-court judge erred in his analysis of the right to life and says in its ruling the act’s provisions do deprive some patients not only to their right to security of the person, but to the right to li -
Teri Westerby is running for Chilliwack school board trustee with tagline 'Forward, together' – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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In West Bank, Biden says ‘ground is not ripe’ for peace
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — During a visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Friday, President Joe Biden offered compassion and financial assistance for hope-starved Palestinians but also delivered a blunt acknowledgment that the “ground is not ripe” for new attempts to reach an elusive peace.Political uncertainty in Israel, which is holding another round of elections in November, and the weakness of Palestinian Authority leadership has dimmed any chance of restarting negoti -
Horse put down following injury during Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races
CALGARY — A horse has been killed after it was injured in a chuckwagon race at the Calgary Stampede.
Organizers say in a statement that the horse on Cody Ridsdale’s team was hurt during the fourth heat of Thursday night’s competition.
Following a veterinary assessment, the owner decided it would be humane to euthanize the animal.
Chuckwagon races returned to the Stampede after missing the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Six horses died in 2019, which led animal rig -
Canadian rider Houle races to third in Stage 13 of Tour de France
SAINT-ETIENNE, France — Canadian rider Hugo Houle finished third in Stage 13 of the Tour de France, narrowly missing Canada’s first stage victory in 34 years.
The Israel-Premier Tech cyclist from Sainte-Perpetue, Que., was in the lead group of three riders that broke away from the pack with 20 kilometres to go in the stage.
Danish rider and former world champion Mads Pedersen launched a sprint with 300 metres to go and held on for his first Tour de France stage victory in four hours -
Supreme Court nixes double royalties for streaming, downloading music online
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says songwriters are entitled to just one royalty — not two — when their music is made available for streaming or downloaded through an online service.
The top court’s decision today clarifies the meaning of a Canadian copyright law provision dealing with communication of a work to the public online.
The Copyright Board of Canada had ruled the legislative provision meant that making a song or other artistic work available was a separat -
Egypt to withdraw peacekeeping troops from Mali, UN says
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The United Nations mission in Mali says that Egypt will withdraw its troops from the West African county by mid-August citing deadly attacks against its peacekeepers.
Seven Egyptian peacekeepers have been killed in Mali so far this year, according to officials.Olivier Salgado, the spokesman of the U.N. mission in Mali, on Friday confirmed that Egypt will suspend its activities in Mali.“We confirm that Egypt, through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in N -
House voting to restore abortion rights, Senate odds dim
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to vote Friday on two bills that would restore and guarantee abortion access nationwide as Democrats make their first attempt at responding legislatively to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade.The legislation has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate. Yet voting marks the beginning of a new era in the abortion debate as lawmakers, governors and legislatures grapple with the im -
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Prosecutors disavow 3 convictions in 1995 NYC subway killing
NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are disavowing the convictions of three men who spent decades in prison for one of the most horrifying crimes of New York’s violent 1990s — the killing of a clerk who was set on fire in a subway toll booth.
Vincent Ellerbe, James Irons and Thomas Malik confessed to and were convicted of murdering token seller Harry Kaufman in 1995. The case resounded from New York to Washington to Hollywood, after parallels were drawn between the deadly arson and a s -
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Canadian Red Cross to provide support for small businesses and non-profits affected by 2021 flooding
CHILLIWACK — The Canadian Red Cross is providing recovery support of $5,000 to eligible small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by the 2021 flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia.
Pat Quealey, vice-president, British Columbia and Yukon, Canadian Red Cross, said businesses and non-profit organizations play a vital role in the long-term recovery of individuals and communities following an emergency.
“Thanks to the support of our donors, this assistance will help -
Biden lands in Saudi Arabia to meet king, crown prince
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — President Joe Biden touched down in Saudi Arabia on Friday, working to bridge a rift between the United States and the kingdom at a moment when concerns about human rights abuses have been eclipsed by other challenges, including rising gas prices and Iranian aggression in the Middle East.It is Biden’s first visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office, and his first meeting with the kingdom’s crown prince and presumed heir to the throne, Mohammed bin Sa -
BC children under 5 can get COVID vaccines starting in August – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress
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Medical examiner: Jayland Walker shot, grazed 46 times
AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Jayland Walker, the 25-year-old Black man killed in a hail of police gunfire in the Ohio city of Akron last month, was shot or grazed 46 times, according to a preliminary autopsy report released Friday by the Medical Examiners Office in Summit County.
Dr. Lisa Kohler, the Summit County medical examiner, says it was impossible to say which bullet killed Walker or the number of shots that were fired.
Walker “had several very devastating injuries that would cause deat -
Deposition of Trump, 2 children delayed after Ivana’s death
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump and two of his children got their questioning postponed Friday in a New York civil investigation into their business dealings, a delay that follows the death of Trump’s ex-wife Ivana.
The ex-president, son Don Jr. and daughter Ivanka had been scheduled for depositions — a term for out-of-court questioning under oath — starting as soon as Friday. But New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said it had agreed to po -
Crews still checking Vancouver building for possible victims after roof collapse
VANCOUVER — Eight people have been rescued from office space located below a collapsed rooftop parking lot in east Vancouver, but fire officials say it’s still too early to tell if everyone is accounted for.
Vancouver Fire Asst. Chief Dan Moberg says the eight were in a room beside the collapsed area and crews used a ladder truck to reach a second-floor window and remove the trapped people.
Two of the victims were treated in hospital but their conditions have not been updated.
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Griner lawyer: WNBA star had doctor’s note for cannabis use
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner at her drug possession trial in Russia on Friday gave the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and standout for the Phoenix Mercury, was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February after customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted o -
No place to call home: Abbotsford BC SPCA calls for foster homes to help with ‘full’ shelter
ABBOTSFORD — From the moment you enter the Abbotsford BC SPCA parking lot, you will most likely see how busy staff and volunteers really are. Between puppies arriving at the facility for care and giving affection to animals already there, branch manager Sarah Ringer-Vennard explained that the hunt for foster homes is now a poignant one.
Image: L. Gomes / PML / Six of the nine puppies, which were rescued two weeks ago in the Fraser Valley, arrived at the Abbotsford BC SPCA (one of them isn& -
WNBA’s Griner back in Russian court as trial continues
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner faced a Russian court again on Friday as her drug possession trial resumed after she pleaded guilty to the charges.Griner’s defense lawyers presented evidence that the basketball player received permission from Arizona health authorities to use cannabis for chronic pain.“The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis. The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Departmen -
BC Wildfire Service responds to blaze near fire-ravaged Lytton
LYTTON, B.C. — An aggressive fire was spreading Thursday just west of Lytton, B.C., the same community all but wiped out by a blaze last year.
BC Wildfire Service reported the fire was about 1.7 kilometres northwest of Lytton, on the west side of the Fraser River, and dozens of properties were being evacuated.
Rob Schweitzer, director of fire centre operations for the service, said four initial attack crews and two unit crews responded, and helicopters and airtankers have also
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