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• Brazil prosecutors request Bolsonaro probe for inciting riot

  13-01-2023 23:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Brazilian prosecutor-general’s office on Friday asked the Supreme Court to include former president Jair Bolsonaro in its investigation into who incited the Jan. 8 riot in the nation’s capital.
  As the basis for their request, prosecutors in the recently formed group to combat anti-democratic acts cited a video Bolsonaro posted on Facebook two days after the riot, according to a statement. The video claimed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wasn’t
  
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• ‘Unusual’ influenza outbreak on decline in B.C., COVID-19 stable despite new variant

  13-01-2023 23:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VICTORIA — The influenza outbreak that resulted in the deaths of six young people in British Columbia last month is on the decline, but the provincial health officer says the flu season is far from over.
  Dr. Bonnie Henry says there have been no reported deaths of young people since last month when the province experienced an unusual spike of flu-rated cases during November and December.
  She says the flu season, which includes influenza A, influenza B and respiratory syncytial virus, usuall
  
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• B.C. influenza cases down, RSV cases remain high while also ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 23:30 via news.google.com
  
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• Federal committee will take another look at Rogers-Shaw deal

  13-01-2023 23:20 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The House of Commons industry and technology committee is planning to hold another study into the proposed Rogers-Shaw merger. 
  Conservative MP Rick Perkins and New Democrat MP Brian Masse confirmed to The Canadian Press the committee plans to meet on Jan. 25 to review the proposed $26 billion transaction. 
  The Federal Court of Appeal will hear the Competition Bureau’s appeal of a decision that cleared the way for Rogers Communication Inc.’s takeover of Shaw
  
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• OPINION: Iranian woman living in Chilliwack urging MPs to sponsor ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 23:00 via news.google.com
  
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• NHLers discuss thankless role of warmup puck distributor: ‘It can be a dangerous job’

  13-01-2023 22:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Max Domi didn’t want the job. In truth, not many do.
  But there were injuries up and down the lineup. Someone had to take the reins.
  Not on the ice during the action of a live NHL game, but in warmups as the player tabbed with distributing pucks to teammates.
  The task seems simple and straightforward. 
  It isn’t and, with vulcanized rubber flying left and right, comes with heightened risk.
  “There’s very few guys that want to do that,” Domi, a forward with the Chi
  
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• Canadian defender Yao among fresh faces looking to crack Whitecaps’ roster

  13-01-2023 22:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Sporting director Axel Schuster knew heading into the off-season that he had work to do reshaping the Vancouver Whitecaps’ roster.
  Though the club took 39 points from 26 games down the stretch last season, it finished with a disappointing 12-15-7 record and missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. 
  “I think we feel — and felt — the need to strengthen our defence,” Schuster said Friday. “I think we conceded too many goals, w
  
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• Chilliwack Chief holds steady on NHL's Central Scouting list - Hope ... - Hope Standard

  13-01-2023 21:40 via news.google.com
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• Chilliwack Chief holds steady on NHL's Central Scouting list - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 21:40 via news.google.com
  
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• Matheson says support growing for proposed Canadian women’s soccer league

  13-01-2023 21:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Diana Matheson’s to-do list keeps growing. But so does support for her planned Canadian women’s professional soccer league.
  Matheson and business partner Thomas Gilbert, the co-founders of Project 8 which is behind the league, already have helping hands.
  “It started as just Tom and I, obviously very much in startup mode,” Matheson said in an interview. “But I think one of the real strengths of this project is it’s not very hard to get people excited about it.
  
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• City of Chilliwack unveils public art at Five Corners towering over 10 feet tall

  13-01-2023 21:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — The work of Chilliwack artists David and Krista Kilvert now illuminates the corner of Yale Road and Young Road in downtown Chilliwack in what city officials and downtown advocates hope will be a public treasure.
  In a news release from the City of Chilliwack Friday (Jan. 13), “Meetcha at the Five” was designed by the Kilverts and fabricated by TDH Experiential Fabricators.It was formally installed on Thursday, Jan. 12 in front of the business building at 46115 Yale
  
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• Rain, unseasonable warmth, unstable snowpack, raise flood ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 20:30 via news.google.com
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• Quebec woman alleging sexual misconduct by prominent cardinal reveals identity

  13-01-2023 20:20 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — A woman alleging sexual misconduct by a prominent Quebec cardinal has revealed her identity and says the process for reporting such abuse must be changed. 
  Until today, Paméla Groleau had been identified only as “F” in court documents as part of a class-action lawsuit filed in August against the Quebec City archdiocese.
  In a written statement, she says that over the past two years, the Roman Catholic Church has been trying to silence her through “th
  
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• Wanted man arrested in Abbotsford after three-hour takedown - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 20:17 via news.google.com
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• City of Mission plans 5.7% tax increase for 2023, higher than Chilliwack’s 4.4% tax hike

  13-01-2023 20:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MISSION — Around the same time that Chilliwack City Council adopted a 4.4 per cent tax increase for its 2023 Financial Plan, the City of Mission is planning an even higher property tax increase for its property owners.
  In a news release Friday morning (Jan. 13), the City of Mission announced that it plans to hike property taxes by 5.7 per cent. The municipality is gathering community feedback on the 2023 Budget and 2023-2027 Financial Plan. Each year the City’s Financial Plan is upda
  
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• Invasive spongy moths target of B.C. spray program on Vancouver Island this spring

  13-01-2023 20:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VICTORIA — The B.C. government is planning an insecticide spraying program this spring to target invasive spongy moths, formerly known as gypsy moths. 
  The Ministry of Forests says the spraying is planned for the Greater Victoria area and Vancouver Island communities of Courtenay, Campbell River and Port Alberni.
  The ministry says in a statement the spraying is aimed at minimizing the risks spongy moths pose to forests, farms, orchards and urban trees and to prevent the moths from bec
  
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• Pro athletes chasing workers’ compensation for their injuries - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 20:00 via news.google.com
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• Schizas leads after women’s short program at Canadian figure skating championship

  13-01-2023 19:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OSHAWA, Ont. — Madeline Schizas is the leader after the women’s singles short program at the Canadian figure skating championships.
  The 19-year-old from Oakville, Ont., scored 68.52 for her “Black Swan” program, despite a bobble on her triple loop.
  Lia Pereira, who’s also competing in pairs at the national championships with Trent Michaud, had 61.21 points, while Fiona Bombardier, the daughter of two-time Olympian Josée Chouinard, was third with 60.52.
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• Elks renew ‘The Manny Show,’ re-sign veteran receiver Emmanuel Arcenaux

  13-01-2023 19:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Veteran wide receiver Emmanuel Arceneaux has re-signed with the Edmonton Elks on a one-year contract.
  Arceneaux will return for his second season in Edmonton and eleventh in the CFL. ​ 
  The 35-year-old suited up for the Elks in 12 games in 2022, recording 39 receptions for 513 yards and one touchdown. 
  Arceneaux ranked second on the team with 228 yards after catch and had a season-long reception of 66 yards. 
  Arceneaux is a two-time CFL all-star and three-time West Division
  
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• Penalties for public servants who won’t go back to office to be handled individually

  13-01-2023 19:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The federal government says repercussions for public servants who refuse to return to in-person work will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis.
  Starting Monday, all federal employees who are still working from home will begin the transition back to in-person work.
  Treasury Board President Mona Fortier announced last month that all departments must bring workers back to the office at least two to three times a week by the end of March.
  In an interview Thursday, she did not specify
  
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• Homeless encampment near Vedder Bridge to get a few visitors Sunday; open drug use occurring

  13-01-2023 18:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — The Sweltzer Creek homeless encampment near the Vedder Bridge inhabited by at least five squatters will be receiving a few well-meaning visitors this coming Sunday.
  And it’s not going to be a takedown vigilante kind of event either.According to a Chilliwack resident who specifically asked to remain anonymous, approximately 10 individuals plan to visit the encampment this Sunday morning (Jan. 15) to simply remove garbage in a nonconfrontational manner.“There are aro
  
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• Cascadia Air shuts down flights to Chilliwack, Abbotsford and other ... - Hope Standard

  13-01-2023 18:21 via news.google.com
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• Rain, unseasonable warmth, unstable snowpack, raise flood, avalanche concerns in B.C.

  13-01-2023 18:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Flood watches are up for several regions of Vancouver Island and the inner south coast as another day of heavy rain, combined with snowmelt and a leap in freezing levels, could push some southwestern British Columbia waterways over their banks.
  The River Forecast Centre says rivers and streams on Vancouver’s North Shore mountains and in areas around Squamish, the Sunshine Coast and much of central, east and southern Vancouver Island could exceed levels seen only every fiv
  
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• Tzeachten First Nation to replace former lands office on Promontory Rd. with stylish new administrative building

  13-01-2023 18:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Tzeachten First Nation has embarked on a bold new multi-phase construction project that will see a sleek, contemporary two-storey administrative building replace its former lands and governance office at 45855 Promontory Road.According to Tzeachten First Nation Chief Derek Epp, the band has begun the process of replacing the former lands office adjacent to the Promontory Road Save-on-Foods.The new administrative building promises to be bigger and more contemporary than the for
  
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• Haida Gwaii artist’s design featured on Canadian $200 gold coin - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 18:00 via news.google.com
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• Chilliwack's Hannah Dods hitting new level with Fraser Valley Rush - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 18:00 via news.google.com
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• Bedard tops NHL Central Scouting’s mid-season draft rankings among N.A. skaters

  13-01-2023 17:56 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Connor Bedard tops NHL Central Scouting’s mid-season rankings of North American skaters ahead of the 2023 draft.
  The 17-year-old centre for the Western Hockey League’s Regina Pats has an astounding 31 goals and 70 points in 29 regular-season games in 2022-23.
  Bedard is also coming off a memorable performance at the recent world junior hockey championship, where he set a number of national and tournament records in helping Canada capture its second straight gold medal
  
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• Ottawa Redblacks running back Brendan Gillanders retires after CFL eight seasons

  13-01-2023 17:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Brendan Gillanders is calling it a career.
  The Ottawa Redblacks running back announced his retirement Friday after eight CFL seasons.
  “When I started playing football here in Ottawa at the age of 10, I never dreamt I would one day play in two Grey Cups, and help bring one home to family, friends and our amazing fanbase,” Gillanders said in a statement. “As hard as it is to walk away from playing professional football, it is much harder to leave the amazing people
  
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• Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo signs with England’s Arsenal

  13-01-2023 17:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LONDON — Canadian goalkeeper Sabrina D’Angelo, who spent the last four years with Sweden’s Vittsjo GIK, has signed with Arsenal. 
  Arsenal (9-1-0) currently stands second behind Chelsea on goal difference in England’s Barclay Women’s Super League standings. 
  Arsenal hosts Chelsea, which is home to fellow Canadian internationals Kadeisha Buchanan and Jessie Fleming, on Sunday in league play. More than 35,000 tickets have been sold for the Emirates Stadium cl
  
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• Three employees remain missing after explosion at Quebec propane business

  13-01-2023 17:16 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SAINT-ROCH-DE-L’ACHIGAN, Que. — Three employees of a Quebec propane distribution business remain missing one day after an explosion and fire north of Montreal.
  Quebec provincial police are expected to provide an update later today after officially taking over the scene late Thursday in St-Roch-de-l’Achigan, about 50 kilometres north of Montreal.
  The local fire department received calls Thursday morning about an explosion and fire at Propane Lafortune, but the risk of further ex
  
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• Rights group releases scathing report on Canada’s violations of ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 16:30 via news.google.com
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• Burning Man latest foe of ‘green energy’ project in Nevada - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 16:30 via news.google.com
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• Biden political future clouded by classified document probe - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 16:30 via news.google.com
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• Loutitt makes Canadian women’s ski jumping history by winning World Cup gold in Japan

  13-01-2023 16:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ZAŌ, Japan — Alexandria Loutitt became the first Canadian to win a World Cup women’s ski jump event on Friday, taking gold at a normal hill competition in Zao, Japan. 
  The 19-year-old from Calgary finished first with 240.3 points after jumps of 98.5 and 95 metres. 
  “It feels totally surreal,” Loutitt said. “It was the best feeling to see the one next to my name. And I’m also very happy that I’m not the only strong Canadian. Our result show
  
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• Dentist donates more than 320 oral hygiene packs to Chilliwack ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 14:30 via news.google.com
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• Questions about care after Abbotsford woman’s burns not taken ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 14:15 via news.google.com
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• Canada sanctions more of Haiti’s political elites, bringing total to 15

  13-01-2023 14:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has announced new sanctions against two more Haitian political elites.
  Facing sanction are former MP Arnel Bélizaire and Charles Saint-Rémy, a businessman associated with former president Michel Martelly, who is among the 13 others Canada has already sanctioned.
  The two will be barred from entering or undertaking financial dealings in Canada.
  Joly’s office says both have used their status “to protect and enable
  
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• 26 cow carcasses removed from Okanagan Lake - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 14:00 via news.google.com
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• Russia says it took Soledar in bloody fight in east Ukraine

  13-01-2023 13:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed Friday that its forces captured a fiercely contested salt mining town, in what would mark a rare victory for the Kremlin after a series of setbacks in its invasion of Ukraine.
  There was no immediate confirmation from Ukrainian authorities of Soledar’s fall. There have been conflicting reports over who controls the town, the site of a monthslong bloody battle in the grinding fight for Ukraine’s eastern regions. Given the dangers there, The Ass
  
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• Canadian man aims for Guinness world record for most marathons ran in a year

  13-01-2023 12:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  It’s a gamble, but one that’s worthwhile to Ben Pobjoy.
  The Mississauga, Ont., native has set out on a journey to break the Guinness world record for most marathons ran by a male in a year (239), held by American Larry Macon. 
  Pobjoy, who started on New Year’s Day, plans to accomplish the feat running marathon-length distances across 90 countries, including Canada, while capturing content of all his discoveries along the way.
  Having left his job as the executive creative d
  
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• In The News for Jan. 13 : What would increased immigration mean for Canada?

  13-01-2023 10:16 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 13 …
  What we are watching in Canada …
  As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. 
  But Immigration Minister Sean Fraser insists that Canada needs more newcomers to address
  
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• Liberal minister says Canada needs more immigration as targets get mixed reviews

  13-01-2023 10:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — As Canada plans to significantly ramp up its immigration levels in the coming years, some policy experts are worried about potential effects on health care, housing and the labour market. 
  But Immigration Minister Sean Fraser insists that Canada needs more newcomers to address labour shortages and demographic changes that threaten the country’s future.
  “If we don’t continue to increase our immigration ambition and bring more working-age population and young
  
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• Why are there so many cyberattacks lately? An explainer on the rising trend

  13-01-2023 10:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — A wave of high-profile cyberattacks has recently hit hospitals, businesses and organizations in Ontario, including the LCBO this week and Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and Scouts Canada in December.
  The Canadian Press spoke with cybersecurity experts about whether cyberattacks are on the rise, why they are happening, and what people and businesses can do to protect themselves.
  Are cyberattacks happening more often?
  These attacks “absolutely are” happening
  
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• Donald Corbett - Chilliwack Progress

  13-01-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
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• Suspect charged with murder in assassination of Japan’s Abe

  13-01-2023 07:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TOKYO (AP) — Japanese prosecutors formally charged the suspect in the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with murder, Japanese media reported Friday.
  Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested immediately after allegedly shooting Abe with a homemade gun as the former leader was making a campaign speech in July outside a train station in Nara in western Japan.
  Later that month, Yamagami was sent to an Osaka detention center for a nearly six-month mental evaluation, which ended Tuesday. Ya
  
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• Senators extend Coyotes’ losing streak to 7 games

  13-01-2023 06:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Brady Tkachuk and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist,and the Ottawa Senators stretched the Arizona Coyotes’ losing streak to seven games with a 5-3 victory Thursday night.
  Tkachuk and Derick Brassard scored in a testy first period that included Arizona All-Star Clayton Keller’s cross-checking game misconduct.The Coyotes cut two-goal deficits in half three times, the last on Barrett Hayton’s backhander with 2:44 left. Arizona then pulled goali
  
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• Spieth, Kirk share early lead on gorgeous day at Sony Open

  13-01-2023 05:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HONOLULU (AP) — Jordan Spieth played about the way he expected Thursday, another sign of growing confidence in his game, as he opened with a 6-under 64 for an early share of the lead with Chris Kirk at the Sony Open.
  Harris English had a 65 on a gorgeous day at Waialae Country Club, with a blazing sun and just enough wind to make players think every now and then.
  Spieth ended nearly four years without a victory when he won the Texas Open in 2021, and then added another win at Hilton Head l
  
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• Dillon Dube scores twice, Calgary rolls past St. Louis 4-1

  13-01-2023 05:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Dillon Dube scored twice in the third period and Dan Vladar made 25 saves to help the Calgary Flames to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday night.
  Dube broke a 1-all tie, scoring with 9:10 left in regulation and added an empty-netter in the final minutes. Blake Coleman pushed the lead to 3-1 with his eighth goal of the season with 3:56 left.Walker Duehr’s first NHL goal broke a scoreless tie and gave Calgary the lead in the second period.
  Calgary has recor
  
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• Stamkos gets 499th goal, Lightning beat Canucks 5-4

  13-01-2023 04:29 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored his 499th goal on a 5-on-3 power play in the third period to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Thursday night.
  On the verge of becoming the 47th NHL player to reach 500 goals, Stamkos beat Collin Delia from the left circle to make it 5-2 at 5:30. Delia made four strong saves on the Lightning captain, including a pair during the ensuing one-man advantage.
  Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson scored to pull Vancouver to 5-4.
  
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• Red Wings beat Maple Leafs for 1st time in nearly 4 years

  13-01-2023 04:29 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DETROIT (AP) — Lucas Raymond had a goal and two assists as the Detroit Red Wings beat Toronto 4-1 on Thursday night for their first victory over the Maple Leafs in nearly four years.
  Robby Fabbri, Ben Chiarot and Moritz Seider also scored for Detroit and Ville Husso stopped 31 shots. Rasmus Sandin scored for the Maple Leafs, who had won three in a row.
  Detroit’s previous win against the Maple Leafs was a 3-2 overtime victory on Feb. 1, 2019. Toronto had had won nine in a row in regul
  
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