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• UPDATE: Two hospitalized after crash on Hwy. 3 west of Manning Park Sunday

  25-02-2024 23:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  **UPDATE at 5:15 p.m. Sunday: BC Emergency Health Services says five ambulances were dispatched to the scene of a multi-vehicle incident off Highway 3, west of Manning Park. A spokesperson says BC EHS received a call at 12:31 p.m. Sunday, and BC EHS staff transported two individuals from the scene to the hospital for further care.
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  ALLISON PASS/MANNING PARK — Drive BC says a multi-vehicle incident is impacting traffic on Highway 3 between Manning Park and the Allison P
  
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• UPDATE: Multi-vehicle crash impacts westbound Hwy. 3 west of Manning Park Sunday

  25-02-2024 23:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  **UPDATE at 1:28 p.m. Sunday: There are unconfirmed reports that there are two patients hospitalized by today’s multi-vehicle crash. Fraser Valley Today has reached out to BC Emergency Health Services for further information on this crash.**
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  ALLISON PASS/MANNING PARK — Drive BC says a multi-vehicle incident is impacting traffic on Highway 3 between Manning Park and the Allison Pass Summit Sunday afternoon (Feb. 25).
  According to scanner traffic, and information
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash impacts westbound Hwy. 3 west of Manning Park Sunday

  25-02-2024 23:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ALLISON PASS/MANNING PARK — Drive BC says a multi-vehicle incident is impacting traffic on Highway 3 between Manning Park and the Allison Pass Summit Sunday afternoon (Feb. 25).According to scanner traffic, and information from Drive BC’s X/Twitter account, emergency responders have been deployed to an area of Highway 3 about 55 kilometres east of Hope.Drive BC says the multi-vehicle incident occurred just east of the Allison Pass Summit.Drive BC is urging motorists to watch for traf
  
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• Toronto FC shows signs of new life in scoreless draw in season opener at Cincinnati

  25-02-2024 22:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CINCINNATI — Toronto FC, showing signs of new life under coach John Herdman, gave supporters something to cheer about in a 0-0 draw with FC Cincinnati in the teams’ MLS season opener Sunday.
  The game at TQL Stadium was a first-against-worst matchup. But Toronto did not look outmatched against a side that finished 47 points above it last season. Cincinnati won the Supporters’ Shield with a league-best 20-5-9 record while Toronto (4-20-10) was mired at the bottom of the table.
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• Jennifer Jones beats Kate Cameron in Hearts semifinal, faces Homan for title

  25-02-2024 22:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Jennifer Jones will face Rachel Homan in the Canadian women’s curling championship final.
  Jones defeated fellow-Manitoban Kate Cameron 12-7 in the semifinal Sunday to advance to the evening’s championship game. 
  Jones scored five points in the first end to control the game early. Cameron shook hands after the ninth end.
  Homan beat Jones 7-5 in pool play and needed an extra end to defeat Jones 5-4 in a playoff game between the top two seeds.
  Six-time champion Jone
  
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• B.C. RCMP say 90-year-old woman killed in hit-and-run on Vancouver Island

  25-02-2024 21:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  NANAIMO, B.C. — Police on Vancouver Island say a hit-and-run crash has killed a 90-year-old woman.
  A statement from Nanaimo RCMP says a passing driver called police at around 8:50 p.m. Saturday after finding the woman lying unconscious on the road.
  They say the woman was pronounced dead at the scene “despite the valiant efforts of bystanders who administered emergency first aid and first responders.”
  Police say the crash is being investigated as a hit-and-run based on evidence
  
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• Canadian Brittany Phelan wins her first women’s ski cross World Cup gold medal

  25-02-2024 20:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  REITERALM, AUSTRIA — Canadian Brittany Phelan finally has her first women’s ski cross World Cup gold medal.
  Phelan, 32, finished first in the women’s final Sunday. The Canadian has been competing in World Cup events since 2016 and before Sunday’s race had earned 16 podium finishes but never received the gold medal.
  “It feels awesome to finally get the win today, it’s been a long time coming,” said Phelan. “It’s about time.
  “This is my 1
  
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• Small out-of-control wildfire burning near Chetwynd, B.C. - Chilliwack Progress

  25-02-2024 20:12
  
  Small out-of-control wildfire burning near Chetwynd, B.C.  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Liverpool beats Chelsea 1-0 to win the English League Cup

  25-02-2024 19:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LONDON (AP) — Virgil van Dijk headed Liverpool to a record-extending 10th English League Cup title by securing a 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Sunday.The center back’s header in the 28th minute of extra time settled a tense clash that had ended 0-0 in regulation.It clinched an eighth piece of major silverware for Jurgen Klopp and ensured the Liverpool manager will not end his final season at the club empty-handed.Klopp will step down at the end of the season, but victory in t
  
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• Freeland pledges pharmacare deal won’t jeopardize federal finances

  25-02-2024 19:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WARSAW, Poland — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says pharmacare will not jeopardize Canada’s fiscal standing as the federal government intends to abide by the spending rules it pledged in the fall.The NDP confirmed on Friday that it reached a deal on pharmacare with the Liberals, which would allow every Canadian with a health card to access free diabetes medication and birth control.
  The coverage is to be included in the first piece of a national pharmacare program — a key
  
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• Quebec City police make four arrests linked to violent conflict between crime groups

  25-02-2024 18:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Quebec City police say four more people have been arrested in connection with a series of police operations targeting a violent conflict between criminal groups.
  Police say three men and one woman, aged between 35 and 40, were arrested this morning.
  Quebec City police Capt. Marie-Manon Savard says officers from her force conducted two raids in the provincial capital today, while provincial police conducted another in Lac-Aux-Sables, Que., about 90 kilometres west the city.
  Police say drugs, hand
  
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• 31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says

  25-02-2024 16:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
  “31,000 Ukrainian military personnel have been killed in this war. Not 300,000, not 150,000, not whatever Putin and his deceitful circle have been lying about. But nevertheless, each of these losses is a great sacrifice for us,” Zelenskyy said at the “Ukraine. Year 2024” for
  
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• Vancouver firefighter recovering abroad after losing leg to ‘flesh-eating’ infection

  25-02-2024 15:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in a Hong Kong hospital after contracting an infection commonly known as flesh-eating disease, forcing the amputation of part of his leg during a family vacation.
  A statement from Vancouver Fire Chief Karen Fry says the department is grateful for the outpouring of support for Christopher Won, who she describes as “one of the strongest, most resilient and committed people we know.”
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• Chilliwack RCMP breaking down barriers with the help of donuts

  25-02-2024 15:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack RCMP Schools and Youth Team has been making its rounds in local secondary schools armed with donuts and a commitment to open dialogue.
  Throughout January and February, officers have engaged with students, creating conversations that delve into various topics, from criminal law to the intricacies of being an RCMP officer. The initiative, named “Donut with a Cop,” is a unique approach to breaking down barriers between law enforcement and youth.
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• Chilliwack Chiefs shut out in Langley

  25-02-2024 14:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LANGLEY — Mason Beaupit made 27 saves while Oskar Komarov scored a pair of goals to lead the Langley Rivermen to a 4 – 0 victory over the Chilliwack Chiefs Saturday (Feb. 24) in Langley.
  The loss snapped the Chiefs three game winning streak and leaves the team in second place in the BCHL Coastal Division standings, just two points ahead of Alberni Valley.
  The result marked the first time the Rivermen had beaten Chilliwack in seven meetings this season.
  The Chiefs return home Wednesda
  
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• Snow and rain expected to make for difficult highways east of Hope

  25-02-2024 14:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — A series of winter storm warnings cover mountain passes throughout B.C.
  The bulletins span the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton as well as Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, and the Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass in the Revelstoke area.
  Environment Canada says snowfall totalling 25 to 40 centimetres is expected along those routes, with the exception of the Coquihalla summit, which could see up to 50 centimetres be
  
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• Snow and rain expected to make for difficult highway traveling east of Hope

  25-02-2024 14:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — A series of winter storm warnings cover mountain passes throughout B.C.
  The bulletins span the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt, Highway 3 from Hope to Princeton as well as Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, and the Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass in the Revelstoke area.
  Environment Canada says snowfall totalling 25 to 40 centimetres is expected along those routes, with the exception of the Coquihalla summit, which could see up to 50 centimetres be
  
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• ‘A white man’s war’: Calgary military museum focuses on Black Canadian soldiers

  25-02-2024 14:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Oral Virtue first met Newfoundland-based Canadian soldiers as a child growing up in Jamaica, never forgetting their friendliness, openness and the way they spoke this “funky foreign language.”
  More than five decades later, Virtue, 61, recalls a lifetime of service as a soldier while viewing the Black History Month exhibition at the Military Museums in Calgary.
  “It never left my heart. Up to this day, I can still remember seeing those first Canadians (in Jamaica)
  
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• Canadian women’s rugby 7s squad to compete in semifinals at HSBC SVNS

  25-02-2024 12:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — The Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad will have a shot at a medal on Sunday in the HSBC SVNS tournament at B.C. Place.
  Canada edged the United States 12-10 in quarterfinal action to secure a berth in the top four.
  The Canadians play New Zealand in Sunday’s semifinals, while Australia squares off with France in the other semifinal showdown.
  On the men’s side, Canada will play Spain in the 11th-place final, having lost to the Spanish side on Saturday 31-14.
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• Poland wants allies to ‘remain engaged’ in Ukraine war: Canadian ambassador

  25-02-2024 12:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Canada’s ambassador to Poland says the country wants allies to remain engaged in the war that has been raging on the other side of its border for two years.
  Speaking on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Catherine Godin says the war presents a real and present threat to the people of Poland. 
  Her comments follow Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s unannounced visit to Ukraine to show solidarity with the embattled country, where he pledged more
  
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• Online safety a key part of Ottawa’s new gender plan — and to world peace, says envoy

  25-02-2024 12:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Authoritarian countries are leveraging social media to set back progress for women worldwide, a Canadian special envoy says, as Ottawa refreshes its cross-government gender policy.
  Canada’s ambassador for women, peace and security, Jacqueline O’Neill, says these threats require supporters of gender equality around the world to work together. 
  Western countries must help buck a global trend of strongmen leaders seeking to prevent women from having meaningful roles
  
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• NHL roundup: Rangers beat Flyers 2-1, tie franchise record with 10th straight win

  25-02-2024 07:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Alexis Lafrenière scored, Matt Rempe tallied his first career goal and got the Rangers going with another first-period fight and New York beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday to tie a franchise record with its 10th straight victory.
  Igor Shesterkin stopped 39 shots for the Rangers, who previously won 10 in a row during the 1972-73 and 1939-40 seasons. They can set a club mark for consecutive victories on Sunday at Columbus. The Metropolitan Division-leadi
  
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• Hanifin helps surging Flames scorch Oilers 6-3

  25-02-2024 07:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — Noah Hanifin had two goals and an assist as the Calgary Flames bulldozed their way to a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.
  Nazeem Kadri, Martin Pospisil, Dryden Hunt and Blake Coleman also scored for the Flames (28-25-5) who have won three in a row.
  Zach Hyman had a pair of goals and Mattias Janmark also scored for the Oilers (33-20-2) who have suddenly gone ice cold with three consecutive losses.
  Calgary got off to a terrific start, scoring on the game’s fi
  
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• Orlando City’s Gallese, Montreal’s Sirois stellar in scoreless opener

  25-02-2024 04:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Pedro Gallese finished with five saves for Orlando City, Jonathan Sirois stopped four shots for CF Montreal and the clubs played to a scoreless draw in a Major League Soccer season opener on Saturday night.
  Gallese has not allowed a goal in the first match of a season since he joined Orlando City in 2020, posting a 2-0-3 record. Orlando City has opened each of its 10 seasons in the league at home, going 3-0-7. That included a 2-0 victory over Montreal to begin the 2023
  
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• Boeser scores in OT as Canucks edge Bruins 3-2

  25-02-2024 04:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — In the battle for top spot in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins needed more than 60 minutes to determine a winner.
  Brock Boeser’s second goal of the game, scored on the power play, completed a late rally that gave the Vancouver Canucks a 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Saturday at Rogers Arena.
  Filip Hronek had Vancouver’s other goal, while Jesper Boqvist and Danton Heinen scored for Boston.
  With the win, Vancouver retained first place over
  
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• Bertuzzi nets hat trick as Maple Leafs edge Avalanche 4-3

  25-02-2024 04:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  DENVER (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi scored three times, including a go-ahead, power-play goal with 2:51 remaining, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 on Saturday night for their seventh straight win.
  Bertuzzi recorded his third career hat trick on his 29th birthday when he took a pass from William Nylander and knocked it past Alexandar Georgiev. Bertuzzi’s goal was soon after Mikko Rantanen drew a delay penalty for sending the puck out of play.
  Nathan MacKinnon had
  
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• Senators take down Golden Knights 4-3 in shootout

  25-02-2024 04:12 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Tim Stutzle scored the shootout winner Saturday night in the Ottawa Senators 4-3 win over the Vegas Golden Knights.
  Josh Norris, Thomas Chabot and Drake Batherson also scored for the Senators (25-27-3). Anton Forsberg, getting his third start in four games, made 26 saves.
  Jonathan Marchessault and Chandler Stephenson scored for the Knights (32-19-7). Logan Thompson stopped 30 shots.
  The Knights, playing the first of a five-game eastern road swing, have now lost their last three ga
  
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• Province allocates billions from contingency fund to combat looming wildfire and drought crisis

  25-02-2024 01:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Premier David Eby says some of the $10.6 billionin the contingency fund from the budget tabled earlier this week will be used for what is expected to be a terrible fire and drought season.Eby says the province spent a billion dollars last year fighting fires and he expects more to be spent this fire season.
  B.C.’s snowpack is very low in many areas and drought levels, especially in northern B.C., remain high.
  Eby says the province is preparing an “army” of fir
  
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• Knapp makes 11 birdies, seizes control at Mexico Open

  25-02-2024 01:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp ran off 11 birdies Saturday and seized control of the Mexico Open at Vidanta with an 8-under 63, giving him a four-shot lead going into the final round with a spot in the Masters on the line.
  Knapp began the third round in a four-way share of the lead and playing in front of the largest gallery while paired with Alvaro Ortiz of Mexico. 
  He wasted no time making himself the target. Knapp, a 29-year-old from UCLA, stuffed his opening sh
  
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• Trump wins South Carolina, beating Haley in her home state and further closing in on GOP nomination

  25-02-2024 01:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Donald Trump won South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination.Trump has now swept every contest that counted for Republican delegates, with wins already in Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The former president’s latest victory will likely increase pressure on Haley, who was Trump’s former rep
  
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• CP reporter Donna Spencer earns Paul McLean Award for contribution to curling

  25-02-2024 00:21 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Donna Spencer of The Canadian Press has been awarded the Paul McLean Award as a person who has made a significant contribution to curling behind the scenes.
  The award, presented by TSN, is named in honour of the highly-respected TSN producer of curling, CFL football, world juniors hockey, and more who died of cancer at the age of 39 in December of 2005.
  Spencer received the award Saturday at WinSport Arena during the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
  A sports reporter at The Canadia
  
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• Toronto FC down four players as it opens MLS regular season in Cincinnati

  25-02-2024 00:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Toronto FC will be without forwards Deandre Kerr and Jordan Perruzza, newly signed defender Nickseon Gomis and top draft pick Tyrese Spicer for Sunday’s MLS season opener at FC Cincinnati.
  Kerr (calf), Perruzza (groin) and Gomis (head) are all unavailable, according to the league injury report Saturday.
  Gomis, who was on trial with TFC during the pre-season, is sidelined by a concussion-related issue dating back to the final.
  Spicer, the Trinidad winger/wingback who was the first overall p
  
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• Nearly 1000 books donated to Chilliwack School District - Chilliwack Progress

  25-02-2024 00:00
  
  Nearly 1000 books donated to Chilliwack School District  Chilliwack Progress
  
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