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• B.C. teenager wins world championship in Highland dancing – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 23:41 via theprogress.com
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• B.C. man charged in fatal Banff stabbing – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 23:32 via theprogress.com
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• VIDEO: The 2022 Nagar Kirtan Procession in Abbotsford – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 23:30 via theprogress.com
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• Gaby Lopez birdies final 3 holes for 63 to win Dana Open

  04-09-2022 23:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Gaby Lopez rallied from four shots behind Sunday and closed with three straight birdies for a 8-under 63 and a one-shot victory in the Dana Open.
  Lopez finished her big run with a 12-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th at Highland Meadow, setting off a series of fist pumps, knowing it would keep her one shot ahead of Megan Khang.
  All that was left for the 28-year-old Mexican was to see if anyone could catch her.
  No one came particularly close, and Lopez had her third c
  
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• Ottawa’s Dabrowski and Mexico’s Olmos advance to women’s doubles quarters U.S. Open

  04-09-2022 22:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and Mexican partner Giuliana Olmos have advanced to the women’s doubles quarterfinals of the U.S. Open.
  Dabrowski and Olmos beat Japan’s Ena Shibahara and Asia Muhammad of the United States 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8) on Sunday at the Grand Slam event.
  They’ll play the third-seeded Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova, both from the Czech Republic, in Tuesday’s quarterfinal.
  Dabrowski and Olmos, the tournament’s fifth se
  
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• Brianne Jenner leads Canada to 2-1 win over U.S. in women’s world hockey final

  04-09-2022 22:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HERNING, Denmark — Canada defended its title with a 2-1 win over the United States in the women’s world hockey championship final Sunday.
  Brianne Jenner scored twice in the second period and goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens made 20 saves in Canada’s net.
  Abby Roque scored for the Americans with Nicole Hensley stopping 17 shots in the loss.
  The Canadians won gold in a third major international event in the span of a year.
  They edged the U.S. 3-2 in overtime just over a year
  
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• Canada edges U.S. 2-1 to win women's hockey worlds – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 22:14 via theprogress.com
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• Surging Blues Jays edge Pirates 4-3 to complete 3-game sweep

  04-09-2022 21:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Teoscar Hernandez delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
  Hernandez lined a shot up the middle against Duane Underwood Jr. (1-5) with two outs to push Toronto in front and the bullpen did the rest. The Blue Jays improved to a season-best 14 games over .500 (73-59) to maintain their hold on the third and final wild-card spot in the American League.
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• CP NewsAlert: alert issued after Sask. stabbings expands to three provinces

  04-09-2022 21:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  RCMP in Saskatchewan have expanded an alert to two neighboring provinces for two suspects on the loose after multiple stabbings in numerous locations. 
  The alert first issued around 7 a.m. has now been extended to cover Manitoba and Alberta.
  RCMP have said stabbings took place in locations including the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., but have not said how many victims are involved.
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says multiple patients are being treated at multiple sites, but
  
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• Alert issued after Sask. stabbings expands to three provinces

  04-09-2022 21:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  RCMP in Saskatchewan have expanded an alert to two neighboring provinces for two suspects on the loose after multiple stabbings in numerous locations.
  The alert first issued around 7 a.m. has now been extended to cover Manitoba and Alberta.
  RCMP have said stabbings took place in locations including the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon, Sask., but have not said how many victims are involved.
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority says multiple patients are being treated at multiple sites, but declin
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of September 4, 2022

  04-09-2022 20:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.Name: ZANOLLI, Ricco
  Image supplied by Crime Stoppers.
  Age: 32
  Height: 5’9″ ft
  Weight: 159 lbs
  Hair: Black
  Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Unlawfully at large, including assault causing bodily harm and arson.
  Warrant in effect: July 22, 2022
  Parole Jurisdiction: Vancouver, B.C.
  Name: IRVING, Brandon Ryan Joseph
  Image supplied by Crime Stoppers.
  Age: 39
  Height: 5’8&Prim
  
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• Rookie Jamie Newman to start at quarterback for Tiger-Cats versus Argos

  04-09-2022 20:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HAMILTON — Rookie Jamie Newman will make his first CFL start on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ biggest stage.
  Newman will be under centre when Hamilton hosts the archrival Toronto Argonauts in the annual Labour Day clash Monday at a sold-out Tim Hortons Field. The Ticats need a victory to not only keep pace in a very tight East Division but also try to salvage the season series.
  “I’m very excited (but) honestly right now I just feel like I’m super locked in,” a comp
  
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• Quebec marks 10-year anniversary of 2012 fatal election night shooting

  04-09-2022 19:45 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Quebec is marking the 10-year-anniversary of its fatal election-night shooting amid renewed calls for security for political candidates on the campaign trail.
  It was a decade ago today that a shooter opened fire outside the venue where then-premier elect Pauline Marois was delivering her victory speech, killing one person and seriously injuring another. 
  Richard Henry Bain was convicted in 2016 of one count of second degree murder and three counts of attempted murder and se
  
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• Kick returner Terry Williams traded from Ottawa Redblacks to B.C. Lions

  04-09-2022 19:29 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Returner Terry Williams has been sent to the B.C. Lions in a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.
  The 26-year-old Williams has posted 1,479 combined punt and kick return yards. He also has 71 receiving yards and 26 rushing yards on offence.
  “We are excited to add Terry to our lineup ahead of a big stretch to close out the regular season,” said Lions co-general manager and head coach Rick Campbell.
  “He has shown to be a dynamic return specialist in this league and
  
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• Quebec Liberals released costed platform promising $41 Billion in spending

  04-09-2022 18:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The Quebec Liberal Party has released a costed breakdown of its election promises, which includes $41 Billion in spending over five years.
  The party estimates the annual deficit would average about $5 Billion, after mandatory contributions to a fund to reduce the province’s debt.
  The party projects the net debt would increase by a total of $5 billion over the forecasts provided by the Auditor General in August, before the start of the election campaign.
  The Liberals are co
  
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• Verstappen wins Dutch Grand Prix to seal 10th win and extend F1 lead

  04-09-2022 17:56 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen made quick work of a safety car restart to win the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday in front of 100,000 adoring fans, and make it four straight wins for the first time in his F1 career.
  Verstappen’s 10th win matched his tally from last year and the Red Bull driver extended his championship lead to 109 points. With seven races left a second straight title is looking increasingly likely as his challengers — Fe
  
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• Recent Suncor fatalities 'devastating' for survivors of other workplace tragedies – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:45 via theprogress.com
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• Pakistani officials: Swelling lake could cause more flooding – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:30 via theprogress.com
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• China, Japan ground ferries, flights as typhoon approaches – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:30 via theprogress.com
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• B.C. Wildfire Service warns of multiple out-of-control fires – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:30 via theprogress.com
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• Move to Lions from Alouettes 'bittersweet' for QB Vernon Adams Jr. – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:25 via theprogress.com
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• Gorbachev's marriage, like his politics, broke the mold – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:25 via theprogress.com
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• Families and former patients seek access to federal 'Indian hospital' records – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 17:24 via theprogress.com
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• Real estate prices for single-family homes in Sardis, Chilliwack, Yarrow, Cultus Lake, Agassiz and Hope are finally dropping compared to earlier this year

  04-09-2022 15:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Perhaps the most glaring statistic from August’s real estate sales data released Friday (Sept. 2) by the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB) wasn’t necessarily the sales activity itself.Compared to a year ago, there were only 147 sales of homes in August, a far cry from the hotbed of activity in August 2021 when 346 homes sold.But the biggest takeaway from the data appears to be a significant drop in the benchmark price of a single-family home compar
  
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• UFV welcomes five new full-time science faculty members

  04-09-2022 15:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ABBOTSFORD — The University of the Fraser Valley announced Thursday, September 1 that five professors with immensely talented academic backgrounds will be joining its Faculty of Science on a full-time basis.
  Dr. Lauren Erland joins UFV as Director, Berry Horticulture Research. Dr. Erland’s research has brought her to many parts of Canada, including Northern Canada, UFV said in a website posting. She is committed to engaging with First Nations on issues to protect traditional berry cr
  
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• City of Chilliwack moving forward on improvements to Vedder and South Sumas intersection

  04-09-2022 15:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — A frequently clogged-up intersection in Sardis is due for some much-needed traffic improvements starting this month.According to an update issued Friday, September 2, the City of Chilliwack announced that property acquisitions at the intersection of Vedder Road and South Sumas Road are nearing completion. The project has been awarded to a design build contractor, and coordination with B.C. Hydro and Telus is underway, with utility pole relocations awaiting schedule schedule co
  
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• Jean Charest: Quick facts about the Conservative leadership candidate

  04-09-2022 13:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Jean Charest has had a long run in Canadian politics. He was a cabinet minister under Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney, a key “No” campaigner in the 1995 Quebec referendum and later a long-serving premier of the province. After 10 years in the private sector, Charest is back and vying to lead a much-changed federal Conservative party.
  Born: June 24, 1958.
  Early years: Charest was born in Sherbrooke, Que., in the eastern part of the province. He st
  
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• Plus ça change: Jean Charest tries to repeat history with Conservative leadership bid

  04-09-2022 13:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — It’s just after 9 a.m. on a Friday morning at Wilfrid’s Restaurant in the Château Laurier and guests are helping themselves to a breakfast buffet when Jean Charest takes his seat in the corner of the room.This iconic hotel down the street from Parliament Hill, the scene of so many political tête-à-têtes and soirees, is about as cliché a meeting place as you can get in official Ottawa. It’s somehow entirely appropriate.Charest, who
  
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• Families and former patients seek access to federal ‘Indian hospital’ records

  04-09-2022 13:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Georgina Martin says she is still searching for answers about the treatment of her mother.
  Martin was born at the Coqualeetza Indian Hospital in British Columbia after her mother was confined there with tuberculosis. Martin grew up with her grandparents in Williams Lake First Nation, or T’Exelc, in that province, while her mother remained hospitalized.
  The professor and chair of Indigenous/Xwulmuxw studies at Vancouver Island University says she does not have a complete pict
  
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• Quebec election: Once a major force, Parti Québécois risks finishing with one seat

  04-09-2022 10:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — As Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon launched his party’s election campaign, he described his candidates as a “Cinderella team” that would go further than people expect.
  It was an acknowledgment of just how low the expectations are for the PQ.
  Once the voice of a generation of Quebec sovereigntists, the PQ is polling in last place among the five major parties and pollsters predict it will win one seat in the Oct. 3 election: the ridi
  
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• Fifty years after major Montreal art theft, trail has gone cold and nobody’s talking

  04-09-2022 10:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Fifty years after what has been described as the biggest art heist in Canadian history, the thieves’ identity remains a mystery, and nobody is keen to talk about it. 
  From the Montreal police to the art museum that was burgled, from Canadian Heritage to the Quebec Culture Department, mum’s the word on the Skylight Caper.
  It was in the early morning hours of Sept. 4, 1972 that three men rappelled from a skylight down a nylon rope into the second floor of the Mont
  
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• B.C. scientists hopeful in fight against mites that puncture and kill honeybees

  04-09-2022 10:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SURREY, B.C. — Chemistry professor Erika Plettner gestures towards beehives surrounded by tall, dry grasses as she explains the multiple pressures facing honeybees worldwide.
  Pesticides, pathogens and the effects of climate change are putting bees and their role as pollinators of the world’s food crops in peril, she says. 
  So Plettner and her team of researchers are working towards mitigating one tiny yet deadly risk factor — the varroa mite.
  The team at Simon Fraser Unive
  
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• Survivor of Holocaust, Munich attack heads back to Germany

  04-09-2022 08:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BERGEN-BELSEN, Germany (AP) — They call him the ultimate survivor: Shaul Ladany lived through a Nazi concentration camp and escaped the massacre of 11 fellow Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich.
  Decades later the 86-year-old is back in Germany to visit the two places where he narrowly avoided death.
  On Saturday, Ladany, who was born in 1936 in Belgrade, in the former Yugoslavia, brought family members to the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in northern Germany to show them
  
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• PHOTOS/VIDEO: A peek inside Chilliwack's newest school Stitó:s Lá:lém Totí:lt – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 08:06 via theprogress.com
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• 4 injured after helicopter crash near B.C. Gulf Island – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 06:05 via theprogress.com
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• Bichette’s bases-clearing double leads Jays past Pirates 4-1

  04-09-2022 04:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bo Bichette hit a tiebreaking three-run double in the seventh inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
  The Blue Jays won for the fourth time in five games and maintained their lead for the third and final wild card in the American League. Toronto drew within six games of the division-leading New York Yankees in the AL East race.
  George Springer and Bichette each had two hits for the Blue Jays, who can sweep the t
  
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• French tennis player accuses former coach of sexual assault

  04-09-2022 04:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK (AP) — A professional tennis player from France who reached a career-high ranking of No. 39 last year has accused her former coach of rape and sexual assault.
  The French Tennis Federation said in a statement Saturday that it is “standing by” Fiona Ferro, a 25-year-old who lost in qualifying at the U.S. Open last week, “in the proceedings she has initiated against her former coach, Pierre Bouteyre.”The federation added that it “is examining the possibi
  
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• No. 1 seed Swiatek advances to 4th round | US Open updates

  04-09-2022 04:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament:
  No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek beat Lauren Davis 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the fourth round at the U.S. Open.
  Swiatek won the last five games of the second set and has a potential path to a U.S. Open championship that does not include any past tournament champions. With Serena Williams headed into retirement following her loss Friday, there’s not a single past champion still playing in the tournament.
  That could open the door for Sw
  
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• Lucy Li finishes strong to lead Dana Open, Henderson just four shots back

  04-09-2022 01:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Lucy Li played with a lead for the first time on the LPGA Tour and the 19-year-old was up to the task Saturday, recovering from a sluggish start for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot lead in the Dana Open.
  Li was 2 over through seven holes and quickly fading from the picture at Highland Meadows when she responded with five birdies over the next 10 holes to regain the lead and set up a final round filled with possibilities.
  Lexi Thompson ran off three straight birdies late i
  
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• Russian Rublev rallies to beat Canadian Shapovalov in five sets at US Open

  04-09-2022 00:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Russian Andrey Rublev rallied to beat Canadian Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 2-6, 6-7 (3), 6-4, 7-6 (7) in a tough third-round men’s singles match Saturday at the U.S. Open.
  Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., had 23 aces and 76 winners in the match, which lasted four hours seven minutes. But he also registered 72 unforced errors, compared to 38 for the ninth-seeded Rublev, who finished with nine aces and 38 winners.
  And while both players recorded four service breaks, Rublev did
  
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• VIDEO: Find Me My Furever Home – Panda at the Chilliwack SPCA – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 00:56 via theprogress.com
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• Saskatchewan mother accused of faking deaths, crossing into U.S., gets bail – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 00:32 via theprogress.com
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• Another Canada-US final set for women's ice hockey worlds – Chilliwack Progress - Chilliwack Progress

  04-09-2022 00:31 via theprogress.com
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• Move to Lions from Alouettes ‘bittersweet’ for QB Vernon Adams Jr.

  04-09-2022 00:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SURREY, B.C. — Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. sees opportunity with the B.C. Lions, the team he joined via a trade last week.
  Requesting a move from the Montreal Alouettes, though, wasn’t easy.
  “It was definitely bittersweet because I’ve been there for seven years and it’s like a second home almost,” Adams said after his first practice with the Lions on Saturday. “The fans really embraced me, the city embraced me, I love the locker room there.”
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• Canada’s offence rounding into form ahead of women’s world final against U.S.

  04-09-2022 00:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HERNING — For Canada to defend its women’s world hockey title, it needs to put finishing touches on what’s been a work in progress throughout the tournament.
  Archrival United States has been a scoring machine in Denmark, while Canada’s tinkered with forward lines in an effort to find chemistry.
  Canada may have established that in time for Sunday’s gold-medal game against the U.S. in Herning, if Saturday’s 8-1 semifinal win over Switzerland is an indication.
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