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• Trudeau condemns deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian cities

  10-10-2022 23:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine as the country unleashed a lethal barrage of strikes against multiple Ukrainian cities on Monday, including downtown Kyiv where at least six people were killed. 
  While speaking on the phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, Trudeau deplored the attacks and reiterated Canada’s support for Ukraine.
  “The prime minister expressed his condolences to President Zelenskyy on behalf of
  
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• Canadian Rob Thomson signs 2-year deal to remain as Phillies manager

  10-10-2022 23:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff series victory since 2010, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his title Monday.
  The Phillies announced they have signed Thomson to a two-year contract to remain as their manager through 2024, rewarding him for a turnaround that earned Philadelphia a wild-card berth.
  The 59-year-old Thomson took over on June 3 when Joe Girardi was fired with the Phillies mired at 22-29.
  Philadelphia went 65-46 the rest of the regular sea
  
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• Redblacks beat Montreal 24-18, spoil Als’ chance to clinch playoff spot at home

  10-10-2022 22:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The Ottawa Redblacks scored 17 points in the second half to spoil the Montreal Alouettes’ chance to clinch a playoff spot at home and grab a 24-18 win on Monday. 
  Trevor Harris tried to throw a game-winning touchdown from the 20-yard line on third down with seconds left. The Ottawa defence forced a turnover on downs and the visitors left Percival Molson Stadium with a win. 
  In their first game under interim head coach Bob Dyce, the Redblacks (4-11) snapped a thre
  
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• Canadian women faces two former champions at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India

  10-10-2022 22:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Two former champions await Canada at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India with 2012 winner France first up Wednesday.
  The young Canadians then take on 2014 champion Japan on Saturday, also in Goa, before wrapping up Group D play Oct. 18 against debutante Tanzania in Navi Mumbai.
  “We’ve got an exciting group,” said Canada coach Emma Humphries. “It’s a really good challenge for the girls.
  “We have tried in the buildup to face many different types of op
  
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• FIFA reveals sites for World Cup fan viewing parties

  10-10-2022 21:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ZURICH (AP) — Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro and Dubai Harbour in the United Arab Emirates are among six locations worldwide that stage fan festivals during the World Cup in Qatar.
  Mexico City’s Plaza de la República, Sao Paulo’s Anhangabaú Valley, and downtown nightclub venues in London and Seoul, South Korea, also will host official game viewing parties and music events.
  Organizers have also hired electronic music events from Saudi Arabia and England to perf
  
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• Sovereignty Act rollback: Incoming Alberta premier would follow rule of law on bill

  10-10-2022 21:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — The top adviser to incoming Alberta premier Danielle Smith says her proposed sovereignty act would respect Supreme Court decisions – a reversal of her core policy promise on how she would challenge Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government.
  Rob Anderson, Smith’s campaign chair for the United Conservative Party leadership and now executive director of her transition team, told CBC in a story published Saturday that Smith’s proposed sovereignty act won&rsq
  
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• Diagolon founder denied release after bail hearing concludes in Saskatoon

  10-10-2022 21:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SASKATOON — The founder of the online group “Diagolon” remains in custody after being denied release following a bail hearing in Saskatchewan.
  Jeremy MacKenzie was arrested on September 29 in Cole Harbour, N.S., on a Canada-wide warrant related to charges laid by the Mounties in Saskatchewan in July.
  MacKenzie was charged with assault, pointing a firearm, mischief and using a restricted weapon in a careless manner after police received a report about an alleged assault near Vis
  
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• U.K. man sentenced to life in prison for murder of Canadian teenager

  10-10-2022 19:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHELMSFORD, United Kingdom — A British man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Canadian teenager who moved to England last year to meet him. 
  Essex Police say in a statement that Jack Sepple will spend a minimum 23 1/2 years in prison for the stabbing death of Ashley Wadsworth of Vernon, B.C.
  The police say Wadsworth, 19, was stabbed and strangled during a sustained attack in the 23-year-old’s home on Feb. 1.
  Earlier that day, police say two of the young wom
  
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• As provinces hand out cash, advocates say inflation help should be more targeted

  10-10-2022 19:20 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Anti-poverty advocates say the one-time inflation aid payments announced by provinces including Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are a missed opportunity to help those most in need.
  Doug Pawson, the executive director of Newfoundland-based anti-poverty group End Homelessness St. John’s, says that while every dollar handed out helps those living in poverty, the one-off payments don’t address people’s enduring needs. 
  The Newfoundland and Labrador govern
  
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• Car crash kills three teenagers and injures another in Quebec’s Montérégie region

  10-10-2022 19:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Three teenagers are dead after a single-vehicle crash in Quebec’s Montérégie region Sunday evening.Provincial police say the 19-year-old driver of the vehicle and two 18-year-old passengers were killed.Police say a fourth 16-year-old passenger was taken to hospital, and that her life is no longer in danger.The crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m. in Saint-Robert, around 100 kilometres northeast of Montreal.
  Police say the driver lost control on a curve and tha
  
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• Canadian women defeat Morocco 4-0 in international soccer friendly in Spain

  10-10-2022 18:30 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA, Spain — Evelyne Viens scored one goal and set up two others as Canada defeated Morocco 4-0 in an international women’s soccer friendly Monday.
  Jessie Fleming, Janine Beckie and Clarissa Larisey had the other Canada goals at Estadio Municipal de Chapin.
  Morocco, ranked 76th in the world, proved to be a stubborn opponent to break down. The seventh-ranked Canadians had 73 per cent possession in the first half but only managed three shots on target with Fleming prov
  
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• ‘Still hunting’: High-flying Colorado Avalanche poised to chase another Stanley Cup

  10-10-2022 17:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche were the hunters.
  Unable to advance beyond the second round of the playoffs three years running, they finally got over the hump last spring before sweeping Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference final and beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games to win the franchise’s third Stanley Cup – and first in more than two decades.
  So, what changes now that the script has been flipped and Colorado is the matchup circled
  
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• Five things to know as the Emergencies Act public inquiry gets underway

  10-10-2022 17:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  The inquiry into the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter will start public hearings on Thursday. Here are five things to know about it: 
  1. A longtime judge is leading the commission 
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Ontario Appeal Court Justice Paul Rouleau as the inquiry’s commissioner. Rouleau and his staff will lead witnesses through testimony and present their findings in a report. Th
  
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• Trudeau, convoy leaders expected to testify at inquiry into use of Emergencies Act

  10-10-2022 17:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The public inquiry into the federal government’s unprecedented use of the Emergencies Act during “Freedom Convoy” protests last winter begins on Thursday, and dozens of witnesses, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and high-profile convoy organizers, are expected to testify. 
  The Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act on Feb. 14, granting to police extraordinary temporary powers to clear people out of downtown Ottawa and to banks to freeze the a
  
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• The Modern Cave-Dwellings of Iran’s Kandovan Village

  10-10-2022 16:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not!The residents of the village of Kandovan in northwest Iran have embraced life as modern cave-dwellers, living in homes hewn from rock and dating back roughly 700 years!
  Caving the Way
  Located in the province of East Azerbaijan, the town’s geological foundations come thanks to ash and debris deposited from the now-dormant Mount Sahand volcano, which blew its top 11,000 years ago. 
  But people wouldn’t get interested in burrowing into these st
  
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• ‘X-ray specs’: Canadian scientists starry-eyed over James Webb space telescope

  10-10-2022 16:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — It’s as if they were using a telescope not just to peer into space, but also into time. 
  Canadian scientists are already using spectacular data and images from the recently launched James Webb Space telescope to look backward into some of the oldest stars ever studied and forward into how new stars and planets are born. 
  “One of the holy grails of astronomy is to find stars that are the first stars to have formed after the Big Bang,” said Ghassan Sarr
  
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• Israel embassy claims Ottawa downgraded security, despite threats

  10-10-2022 13:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The Embassy of Israel in Ottawa says it feels at risk of violence after nearly three years of pushing Global Affairs Canada to increase its security.
  It is exceptionally rare for embassies and consulates to go public with concerns about their security, but the Israeli Embassy provided two senior officials for an interview on the subject.
  The interviews were given on the condition the two officials not be named by The Canadian Press, because staff fear hostility directed at the dip
  
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• Calgary returns of Gaudreau and Tkachuk among must-see games this NHL season

  10-10-2022 12:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Fans and players always circle games to look forward to when the NHL schedule comes out every off-season. Whether it’s rivalry matchups, stars returning to their former homes or marquee showcases, there are once again plenty of compelling options in 2022-23. 
  The Canadian Press takes a look some key games to watch this season. 
  NHL Global Series — Columbus Blues Jackets vs. Colorado Avalanche 
  This two-game matchup in Tampere, Finland could serve as a measuring stick f
  
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• Campaigns in crisis mode as B.C. mayors pivot from parks and potholes to big picture

  10-10-2022 10:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  When Merlin Blackwell ran for mayor four years ago in the small community of Clearwater in British Columbia’s North Thompson River valley, the issues were simple, to say the least.“It was, ‘Are you going to build us a dog park?’ ‘When are you going to fix the roads?'” Blackwell said.
  That was before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, affordability spiralled out of control and Clearwater’s hospital became a poster child for the health-care crisis, holding the
  
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• Malaysian PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap polls

  10-10-2022 09:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Parliament will be dissolved Monday, paving the way for general elections that are expected to be held in early November.The elections would come nine months before Parliament’s term expires, following calls for early polls from Ismail’s United Malays National Organization. UMNO, the biggest party in the ruling coalition, was feuding with its allies and is aiming for a big win on its own.I
  
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• Explosions rock central Kyiv in apparent missile strikes

  10-10-2022 08:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Two explosions rocked Kyiv early Monday following months of relative calm in the Ukrainian capital.
  Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitchko reported explosions in the city’s Shevchenko district, a large area in the center of Kyiv that includes the historic old town as well as several government offices.
  Lesia Vasylenko, a member of Ukraine’s parliament, posted a photo on Twitter showing that at least one explosion occurred near the main building of the Kyiv National Un
  
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• Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour in her 246th attempt

  10-10-2022 04:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — Jodi Ewart Shadoff is finally an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th start, closing with a 1-under 71 in a nervy final round Sunday for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Championship.
  Ewart Shadoff went wire-to-wire at The Saticoy Club, and the final round felt more like a roller coaster. The 34-year-old from England started with a four-shot lead, and that was gone by the time she made the turn.
  Paula Reto of South Africa had four birdies and took the lead when Ewa
  
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• Umps check Padres pitcher Musgrove’s ears for sticky stuff

  10-10-2022 03:50 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK (AP) — San Diego Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove had his ears searched by an umpire for illegal sticky substances at the behest of Mets manager Buck Showalter in the middle of the sixth inning of Game 3 of their NL wild-card series on Sunday night.
  Musgrove was working on a one-hitter with a 4-0 lead, and the spin rate was up on all six of his pitches. After Showalter came out on the field, crew chief Alfonso Marquez went to the mound, felt both of Musgrove’s ears and searched h
  
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• Golf roundup: Ewart Shadoff finally wins on LPGA Tour

  10-10-2022 03:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CAMARILLO, Calif. — Jodi Ewart Shadoff of England is an LPGA Tour winner in her 246th attempt, closing with a 1-under 71 for a one-shot victory in the LPGA Mediheal Championship on Sunday.
  Ewart Shadoff started the final round at The Saticoy Club with a four-shot lead, and that was gone in eight holes as Paula Reto of South Africa started strong. They were tied with four holes to play when Reto made back-to-back bogeys to fall back, and Shadoff played mistake-free down the stretch.
  She end
  
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• Tom Kim wins in Vegas as Cantlay falls apart on final hole

  10-10-2022 03:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tom Kim closed with a 5-under 67 and completed a bogey-free week in Las Vegas to win the Shriners Children’s Open when Patrick Cantlay fell apart on the final hole Sunday.
  Kim became the first player since Tiger Woods in 1996 to win twice on the PGA Tour before turning 21. The 20-year-old South Korean won the Wyndham Championship in August to earn a tour card and he’s been soaring ever since.
  “I’m having fun playing on the PGA Tour. It’s aweso
  
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• Decision Day puts RSL, Minnesota and Orlando in MLS playoffs

  10-10-2022 03:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  With a number of playoff spots still up for grabs on the final day of Major League Soccer’s regular season, bedlam reigned Sunday as teams scrambled to make the postseason.Known traditionally as Decision Day, all of the Eastern Conference teams kicked off simultaneously, followed by all of the Western Conference teams less than three hours later.When it was over, FC Cincinnati earned a playoff berth for the first time. Real Salt Lake, Orlando City and Minnesota United also captured spots.
  
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• Lightning suspend defenceman Cole pending investigation

  10-10-2022 03:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  The Tampa Bay Lightning suspended defenceman Ian Cole pending an investigation into allegations made on social media that he sexually abused a woman when she was a minor.
  The Lightning said Sunday night they were fully cooperating with the NHL on an investigation and were making the decision to suspend Cole until they gather more details.
  “Our organization takes these allegations very seriously,” the team said in a statement.
  Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press ea
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of October 9, 2022

  10-10-2022 02:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.
  Christopher Cornell
  Image: RCMP supplied
  Age: 40
  Height: 5’7” ft
  Weight: 168lbs
  Hair: BlackEyes: Brown
  Wanted: Attempted Murder with Firearm, Aggravated Assault and Robbery with Firearm
  Warrant in effect: October 1, 2022
  Parole Jurisdiction: Vancouver, B.C
  Tad Felix
  Image: RCMP Supplied
  Age: 29
  Height: 5’10” ft
  Weight: 220lbs
  Hair: BrownEyes: Brown
  W
  
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• DeRozan leads Bulls in 115-98 pre-season win over Raptors

  10-10-2022 02:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Former Toronto Raptors standout DeMar DeRozan scored 21 points in 27 minutes to push the Chicago Bulls past his former team 115-98 on Sunday.
  In their only NBA pre-season game at Scotiabank Arena, the Raptors (2-2) were outscored by 17 points.
  Toronto starters Pascal Siakam scored 18 points, followed by Gary Trent Jr.’s 17 and Fred VanVleet’s 13. Dalano Banton chipped in 11 points from off the bench.
  The Raptors shot a dismal 22-for-31 from the foul line in a game tha
  
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• B.C. Mounties arrest suspect in Coquitlam arson

  10-10-2022 01:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  COQUITLAM, B.C. — Mounties in Coquitlam say they have arrested a 57-year-old for suspected arson.
  Police said Friday that two people were inside a home when a fire broke out.
  They said the people were able to escape, and while only one of them had serious injuries, both were taken to hospital for treatment.
  Corp. Alexa Hodgins called the alleged crime a “disturbing and potentially fatal incident” and she is thanking the community for their help finding the suspect.
  Police did n
  
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• Vancouver misses MLS playoffs with 2-0 loss to Minnesota

  10-10-2022 01:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Franco Fragapane scored early in the first half, Jonathan González added an insurance goal in the second and Minnesota United defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 on Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference.
  Minnesota United (15-14-6) came into the match needing a win or tie to advance and improved to 3-0-2 all-time against Vancouver (12-16-7) at home. The Whitecaps, who won three consecutive home games heading into t
  
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• ‘There’s no more excuses’: Playoffs a must for Vancouver Canucks this season

  10-10-2022 00:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks believe making the playoffs isn’t simply possible this season — it’s imperative. 
  The club finished five points shy of a playoff spot with a 40-30-12 record last season.
  This year needs to be different, said captain Bo Horvat.
  “We’ve got to go do it now. There’s no more excuses,” he said.
  “It was promising what we did last year, having so many meaningful games and winning a lot of them. It was a step in
  
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• Historic drought behind B.C. wildfires, salmon die-off could continue, experts say

  10-10-2022 00:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Thousands of dead fish, a prolonged wildfire season and intense water shortages leading to ice rink closures are all symptoms of record-setting drought in parts of British Columbia.
  The Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast and West Vancouver Island areas are experiencing Level 5 drought conditions — the most severe in the province’s classification scale, which the B.C. government’s drought information web page says means adverse impacts are “almost certain.&rd
  
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