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• Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson returns to Ottawa Senators

  13-10-2023 23:56 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Franchise legend Daniel Alfredsson has made his long-awaited return to the Ottawa Senators.
  Team president of hockey operations Steve Staios announced Friday that Alfredsson is joining the team in an as-yet unspecified role.
  “He’ll operate somewhere between coaching and player development both on and off the ice and we will see how the role evolves,” the team said in a release.
  Alfredsson joined the Senators on the ice for practice on Friday.
  The 50-year-old Swed
  
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• Pennsylvania seeks to expand public awareness of its Indigenous culture and history

  13-10-2023 23:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s absence of federally recognized tribal nations means there’s been an incomplete picture of its Native American culture and history, officials said Friday as they announced a grant-funded program designed to change that.
  The Pennsylvania Tourism Office, in partnership with Lehigh University’s Institute for Indigenous Studies and with input from federally recognized tribes, will develop a plan to highlight the state’s Indigenous st
  
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• Friends and families mourn the loss of Canadians killed by Hamas in Israel

  13-10-2023 23:45 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Friends and family have confirmed that at least three Canadians were killed last weekend when Hamas militants conducted a series of brutal attacks in Israel.
  Two Canadian men were killed by Hamas gunmen who ambushed a music festival in southern Israel, according to their loved ones in Canada. And an Israeli Canadian mother of two was killed in her kibbutz, a communal farming settlement, an Ottawa Jewish group said.
  At least 2,800 people have been killed so far in the conflict spar
  
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• Edmonton Oilers sign forward Erne to one year, two-way deal after PTO

  13-10-2023 23:26 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers say they have signed forward Adam Erne to a one year, two-way contract.
  The contract has an annual average value of US$775,000.
  Erne had been with the team during training camp after signing a professional try-out contract.
  He previously spent four seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, recording 62 points and 109 penalty minutes. He led the team in hits for the past three season.
  Erne was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2013 NHL draft, wher
  
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• With world events on her mind, Canada’s Gollish plans to run for peace on Sunday

  13-10-2023 22:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — It has been difficult for Canadian runner Sasha Gollish to concentrate on her usual preparation for this weekend’s TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon.
  Recent world events — most notably the surprise attack on Israel by Hamas nearly a week ago — have been on her mind. 
  “I’m Jewish and there has been a lot of unrest for a long time, but in the last six days it has really been heightened. It’s a privilege to know that you have safety in the abil
  
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• Maple Leafs take positives from sloppy season-opening victory

  13-10-2023 22:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Sheldon Keefe left Scotiabank Arena pleased with the result.
  The Maple Leafs head coach was also far less enthused about how his team got there.
  Upon further reflection, however, and after breaking down the video, Keefe saw a lot of positives in Toronto’s wild 6-5 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens to open the 2023-24 season.
  “We did a lot of really good things in that game that were spoiled with some big mistakes,” Keefe said after Friday’s prac
  
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• Connor Bedard ‘excited’ for first NHL game in Canada as Canadiens host Blackhawks

  13-10-2023 22:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BROSSARD, Que. — Connor Bedard is on quite the road trip to begin his NHL career.
  The hockey phenom and No. 1 overall draft pick played his first game Tuesday in Pittsburgh against Sidney Crosby and his second Wednesday against the Presidents’ Trophy champion Boston Bruins.
  On Saturday night, he’ll take the ice at Bell Centre for his first NHL game in Canada as the storied Montreal Canadiens (0-0-1) host his Chicago Blackhawks (1-1-0).
  Pressure? Too much attention? The 18-year-
  
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• Patient hospitalized following crash on Highway 1 east of Chilliwack

  13-10-2023 22:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — Highway 1 east of Annis Road, east of Chilliwack, has been slowed following a vehicle incident shortly before noon on Friday (Oct. 13).
  According to an image taken by Chris Leake, and shared with Fraser Valley Today, a semi truck apparently hit the centre median at about 11:30 a.m., prompting a multi-agency response from the Chilliwack Fire Department, Popkum Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance Service.
  The image from Leake shows the left front tire of the semi truck encroa
  
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• Hwy. 1 east of Chilliwack partially blocked eastbound after vehicle incident

  13-10-2023 22:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — Highway 1 east of Annis Road, east of Chilliwack, has been slowed following a vehicle incident shortly before noon on Friday (Oct. 13).
  According to an image taken by Chris Leake, and shared with Fraser Valley Today, a semi truck apparently hit the centre median at about 11:30 a.m., prompting a multi-agency response from the Chilliwack Fire Department, Popkum Fire Department, RCMP and BC Ambulance Service.
  The image from Leake shows the left front tire of the semi truck encroa
  
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• Inmate assaulted at Mountain Institution near Agassiz - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 22:30 via news.google.com
  
  Inmate assaulted at Mountain Institution near Agassiz  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Schmidt looms from the shadows over Ireland-New Zealand Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

  13-10-2023 22:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  PARIS (AP) — The most talked about man in the impending Rugby World Cup quarterfinal between Ireland and New Zealand in Paris on Saturday has also said the least.
  Before Joe Schmidt joined the All Blacks staff, he was the most decorated coach in Irish rugby history.
  He transferred his trophy-winning ideas from Leinster to Ireland in 2013 and enjoyed unprecedented success, including historic wins against New Zealand in Chicago and Dublin.
  The New Zealander who added Irish citizenship went h
  
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• Lance Stroll apologizes for conduct at Qatar GP and receives written warning from FIA

  13-10-2023 22:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LONDON (AP) — Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll apologized to Formula One’s governing body and received a written warning Friday for his conduct at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he shoved a member of his team in frustration after an early exit in qualifying.
  Stroll was knocked out in the first qualifying session last Friday and then angrily threw his steering wheel on the ground as he got out of his car, before pushing personal trainer Henry Howe out of the way as he exited the team&rsq
  
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• Alan Letang named Canada’s head coach for 2024 world junior hockey championship

  13-10-2023 22:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Alan Letang has been named as Canada’s head coach for the 2024 world junior hockey championship.
  Hockey Canada announced its coaching staff Friday in a release.
  Assistant coaches Gilles Bouchard, Shaun Clouston and Scott Walker, goaltending consultant Justin Pogge and video coach James Emery will join Letang in Goteborg, Sweden.
  In addition, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist Brent Seabrook will make his debut as part of Hockey Canada’s managem
  
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• Republicans pick Jim Jordan as nominee for House speaker, putting job within the Trump ally’s reach

  13-10-2023 22:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan as their new nominee for House speaker on Friday during internal voting, putting the gavel within reach of the staunch ally of GOP presidential front-runner Donald Trump.
  Jordan, of Ohio, will now try to unite colleagues from the deeply divided House GOP majority around his bid ahead of a floor vote, which could push to next week.
  Frustrated House Republicans have been fighting bitterly over whom they should elect to replace the speaker t
  
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• Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP to debate motion on gender pronouns in schools

  13-10-2023 22:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are to debate a resolution surrounding gender pronouns in schools and parental consent. 
  The party’s annual general meeting set for Nov. 3-4 in Calgary is the first get-together since Premier Danielle Smith’s party won re-election in May.
  A list of matters delegates are to vote on includes requiring written consent from parents or guardians if a child under 16 wishes to use a different name or pronou
  
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• Topsoil came with glass, rocks, condoms, claims Langley lawsuit - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 21:58 via news.google.com
  
  Topsoil came with glass, rocks, condoms, claims Langley lawsuit  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• 76ers star James Harden says he has ‘lost trust’ in Daryl Morey, front office

  13-10-2023 21:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden remained steadfast that his fractured relationship with the front office can’t be repaired.
  Harden has yet to play in the preseason. But he did attend training camp and continues to practice with the 76ers in the wake of the disgruntled guard’s trade demand.
  Harden in June picked up his $35.6 million contract option for this season with the belief the team would try to trade him. He blasted team president Daryl Morey at a
  
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• Thunder GM Presti: Hamilton’s Gilgeous-Alexander is a ‘professor’ — like Neil Peart

  13-10-2023 21:38 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — At first glance there does not seem to be a lot in common between Canadian basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and legendary drummer Neil Peart of Rush.
  Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti sees quite a similarity between the two Hamiltonians, however.
  Peart was known to fans of the iconic Canadian rock band as “The Professor” — a nickname Presti finds quite fitting for Gilgeous-Alexander. Peart was inducted with Rush into the Rock & Roll Ha
  
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• Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL season today in Laval - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 21:37 via news.google.com
  
  Abbotsford Canucks opening AHL season today in Laval  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Winning a Stanley Cup primary goal of Ottawa Senators new owners

  13-10-2023 21:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — About this time last year, Michael Andlauer walked off his plane and into the car of Ottawa business mogul Jeff York. They drove to a nearby hotel-lobby steakhouse where the men spoke for four hours.
  What came from that conversation set the course for this September’s big announcement, with Andlauer becoming the majority owner of the Ottawa Senators and York’s group of a dozen local businesspeople on board.
  The Senators entire ownership pyramid is bonded by a singular
  
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• City councillor lavishes praise on Chilliwack Search and Rescue - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 21:21 via news.google.com
  
  City councillor lavishes praise on Chilliwack Search and Rescue  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• TRAFFIC: Semi truck crash slows Hwy 1 traffic near Rosedale - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 20:53 via news.google.com
  
  TRAFFIC: Semi truck crash slows Hwy 1 traffic near Rosedale  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Traffic clears after semi truck crash near Rosedale - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 20:53 via news.google.com
  
  Traffic clears after semi truck crash near Rosedale  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Athlete Women Empowered Classic to showcase basketball teams led by Black women

  13-10-2023 20:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  A unique collegiate basketball tournament is coming to Toronto to encourage more Black, Indigenous and racialized women to get into coaching.
  The Athlete Women Empowered Classic, a four-team U Sports women’s basketball tournament, will be held at York University from Oct. 20 to 22. York, Concordia, Trinity Western, and the University of Toronto are all competing in the event that will also have workshops, panel discussions and networking sessions with coaches, athletes, and industry leader
  
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• Israeli shelling along Lebanon border kills 1 journalist, wounds 6

  13-10-2023 20:50 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ALMA Al-SHAAB, Lebanon (AP) — An Israeli shell landed in a gathering of international journalists covering clashes on the border in south Lebanon, killing a Reuters videographer and leaving six other journalists injured.An Associated Press photographer at the scene saw the body of Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and the six who were wounded, some of whom were rushed to hospitals in ambulances. Images from the scene showed a charred car.
  “We are deeply saddened to tell you that ou
  
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• Victim transported to hospital, no staff injured - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 20:29 via news.google.com
  
  Victim transported to hospital, no staff injured  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Chilliwack businessman urges residents to offload hazardous waste for free on Saturday, Oct. 14

  13-10-2023 19:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — While you can’t dispose of household paint, pesticides or other flammable liquids, Chilliwack residents can still offload things like propane tanks, car and household batteries, wood preservatives, bleach, used motor oil and a litany of other products at a free disposal event this weekend.The City of Chilliwack is offering a free household hazardous waste disposal Saturday, October 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the city’s operations yard, 44390 Luckakuck Way, near He
  
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• Economy to ‘stagnate,’ federal deficit expected to balloon to $46.5B this year: PBO

  13-10-2023 19:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says higher interest rates will lead the economy to stagnate in the second half of the year and the federal deficit will rise significantly this fiscal year. 
  The PBO released its economic and fiscal outlook today, providing updated projections for the economy and federal finances as high interest rates weigh on growth.
  The budget officer also says it expects consumer spending to remain weak in the second half of 2023 and throughout the first
  
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• Reaction to Supreme Court’s ruling on environmental review law

  13-10-2023 19:36 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against federal legislation dealing with the environmental effects of major developments. 
  Five out of seven judges found most of it unconstitutional, because it seeks to regulate activities within provincial jurisdiction.
  Here is some of the reaction to the decision:
  “The Government of Canada developed the Impact Assessment Act to create a better set of rules that respect the environment, Indigenous rights and ensure projects get assessed in a ti
  
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• Former Mountie acknowledges tension between intelligence units within RCMP

  13-10-2023 19:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — A former senior Mountie acknowledges there were tensions from time to time between an intelligence unit he led and one run by Cameron Jay Ortis, who is charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law.
  Warren Coons, now a retired chief superintendent, was responsible for the National Intelligence Co-ordination Centre, an RCMP unit that aimed to track emerging trends of interest to the force.
  At the time, Ortis was director of the RCMP’s Operations Research group, which had
  
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• Surrey, B.C., to ask court to review provincial order to stay with municipal police

  13-10-2023 19:16 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  SURREY, B.C. — The City of Surrey says it will file a petition with the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a judicial review of the provincial government’s order that forces it to continue the transition to a municipal police force.
  The city was in the process of reverting to the RCMP when the provincial government ordered it to resume the shift to the Surrey Police Service. 
  The court filing is the latest in a series of years-long disagreements over which force should police
  
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• New study challenges assumptions that Airbnb greatly impacts B.C. ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 19:10 via news.google.com
  
  New study challenges assumptions that Airbnb greatly impacts B.C. ...  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Friday, Oct. 13, 2023- Chilliwack discount heads west - Fraser Valley Current

  13-10-2023 19:10 via news.google.com
  
  Friday, Oct. 13, 2023- Chilliwack discount heads west  Fraser Valley Current
  
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• Rare eclipse due Saturday over western B.C., but clouds could block the show

  13-10-2023 19:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Western British Columbia will be the best place in Canada to view a rare annular solar eclipse set to happen Saturday, but cloudy skies could obscure the phenomenon for many viewers.
  An annular solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and sun, and because it happens when the sun is at its farthest point from Earth, viewers are treated to a bright halo surrounding the black blot of the moon.
  Areas of North America that will see the total eclipse and fiery ring
  
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• US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war

  13-10-2023 19:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said on Friday that North Korea has delivered more than 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia for its ongoing war in Ukraine.
  Speculation about a possible North Korean plan to refill Russia’s munition stores drained in its protracted war with Ukraine flared last month, when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin and visit key military sites.White House National Security Council spo
  
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• Andre De Grasse shares life lessons from on and off the track in new book

  13-10-2023 19:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Reflecting on how he overcame obstacles in the past helped Andre De Grasse break out of his funk in 2023.
  De Grasse had to look back at his life and his career while writing his new book “Ignite: Unlock the Hidden Potential Within,” set to be released next week. That introspective process helped him overcome his recent struggles on the track and turn around his season.
  “It just helped me realize … that you’ve always got to adapt to the situations (in) overcoming ad
  
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• Search enters 5th day for missing Whistler senior, dog - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 18:59 via news.google.com
  
  Search enters 5th day for missing Whistler senior, dog  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Macklem says BoC will have to decide whether to be patient or to raise rates further

  13-10-2023 18:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank will be deciding whether to exert patience at its next rate meeting or hike rates further. 
  Macklem held a virtual roundtable with reporters from the sidelines of the annual International Monetary Fund meetings in Marrakech, Morocco on Friday morning.
  The governor previewed what the Bank of Canada’s governing council will be discussing in the lead-up to the Oct. 25 rate decision.
  “What I expect it’ll
  
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• Rolling Alouettes visit Elks with chance to wrap up a home playoff game

  13-10-2023 18:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — The goal for the Montreal Alouettes is simple — clinch second place in the CFL’s East Division and lock down a home playoff game.
  The Alouettes visit the 4-12 Edmonton Elks on Saturday afternoon, but could already have clinched home field advantage in the Eastern semifinal game by then.
  “We want to pay them (our fans) back by giving them that home playoff game, because I know it’s very difficult to play here, (in Montreal)” said Alouettes quarterbac
  
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• Argos to rest Ouellette in game versus Ottawa Redblacks

  13-10-2023 18:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — A career milestone will have to wait for A.J. Ouellette.
  The rugged American running back won’t play Saturday night when the Toronto Argonauts host the Ottawa Redblacks at BMO Field. Ouellette, who needs 41 yards to reach the 1,000-yard plateau, will be a healthy scratch.
  The move isn’t a surprise as Toronto, off to a club-record 13-2 start to the season, has already clinched first in the East Division. Ouellette was also a healthy scratch for the Argos’ 29-14 h
  
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• Canada’s Leylah Fernandez through to semifinal at Hong Kong Open

  13-10-2023 18:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HONG KONG — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the semifinals of the Hong Kong open with a 7-6 (2), 6-2 win over Linda Fruhvirtova of Czechia on Friday.
  Fernandez had five aces and was broken just once in the match that took one hour 42 mintues to complete.
  The 21-year-old from Laval, Que., broke Fruhvirtova three times on seven chances and won 71 per cent of her service points to reach the final four of a WTA tournament for the first time in 19 months.
  Fernandez, ranked No. 60 in the
  
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• Supreme Court says feds went 'overboard' on climate change law - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 18:07 via news.google.com
  
  Supreme Court says feds went 'overboard' on climate change law  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Quebec plans to double university tuition for out-of-province students by 2024

  13-10-2023 17:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — The Quebec government is doubling tuition for out-of-province students to give more money to francophone universities.
  Tuition for Canadians outside Quebec will jump to $17,000 from $8,992 beginning fall 2024, while the minimum tuition for international students will be $20,000.
  Quebec’s English universities have far more international and out-of-province students compared to the French institutions.
  Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry says the new rates are just
  
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• Former world champion laments Olympic move away from breaking at 2028 L.A. Games

  13-10-2023 17:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Former world champion Philip Kim says the move to drop breaking from the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles is disappointing, especially before the sport debuts at next year’s Paris Games. 
  Each host city, under International Olympic Committee rules, can request the inclusion of several sports for its edition of the Games. There is no guarantee they will stick, however.
  Surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing debuted in Tokyo in 2021 and remain on the schedule. But it appears break
  
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• Former NHL coach Ted Nolan details long, difficult journey in ‘Life in Two Worlds’

  13-10-2023 17:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Ted Nolan should have been thrilled.
  The knock at the door was the delivery of the Jack Adams Award — a prestigious nod given annually to the NHL’s coach of the year.
  Nolan won the trophy the previous season after guiding the Buffalo Sabres to a surprise division title, besting a field that included the legendary Scotty Bowman.
  “I knew what was in the box,” Nolan recalled, “but I’d pushed any thought of its arrival far from my mind.”
  He placed the packag
  
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• Canadian woman terrified for loved ones in Gaza as Israel orders evacuation

  13-10-2023 16:51 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  A Canadian woman with family in Gaza says she’s terrified her relatives will die in the coming days after Israel’s military told about one million Palestinians to evacuate northern parts of the sealed-off territory ahead of an expected ground invasion.
  Dalya Shaath, a resident of Montreal, says some of her family members sent her goodbye messages in the last few hours. 
  She says some of her cousins have chosen to stay in northern Gaza to remain with elderly family members who ca
  
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• $30B federal childcare plan stumbles early in B.C. - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 16:47 via news.google.com
  
  $30B federal childcare plan stumbles early in B.C.  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• PHOTOS: Protesters show up at Kelowna homeless housing ... - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 16:40 via news.google.com
  
  PHOTOS: Protesters show up at Kelowna homeless housing ...  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Vancouver police up vigilance in response to violence in Israel - Chilliwack Progress

  13-10-2023 16:37 via news.google.com
  
  Vancouver police up vigilance in response to violence in Israel  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Toronto Argonauts sign extension with defensive coordinator Corey Mace

  13-10-2023 16:30 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Defensive coordinator Corey Mace has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Argonauts.
  Mace is in his second season leading the Argonauts’ defence.
  Toronto tops the CFL in five defensive categories including sacks (54), interceptions (22) and turnovers (42).
  The Argonauts also lead the league in opponent big plays (20, seven better than second place) and opponent rush yards (79.6).
  Mace joined the Argonauts at the start of 2022 and has seen three of his players become
  
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