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• Homeland Security takes steps to tighten asylum rules at Canadian border

  13-08-2024 23:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says people seeking asylum at the northern border with Canada will have less time to consult a lawyer before making their case.
  The department says it reviewed the Safe Third Country Agreement with Canada and concluded that it could streamline the process.
  The agreement states that Canada and the U.S. are considered safe countries for asylum seekers and it requires people to make a refugee claim in the country where they first arrive.Th
  
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• Transportation Safety Board issues safety reminders after fatal B.C. plane crash

  13-08-2024 23:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  RICHMOND, B.C. — A report from the Transportation Safety Board says an investigation couldn’t determine a specific cause of a fatal small plane crash in southeastern B.C. last year, but it has prompted some reminders for operators.A witness near the community of Brisco, B.C., called 911 on Nov. 24, 2023, to say they had watched the Piper Cherokee nose dive into the ground, but it took searchers another 17 hours before they found the wreck and the dead pilot inside.The board’s r
  
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• Despite key absences, Alouettes GM Maciocia isn’t surprised by team’s hot first half

  13-08-2024 23:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Danny Maciocia wasn’t expecting his Montreal Alouettes to fly out to an 8-1 first half of the season.
  But the fact the defending champions boast that league-leading record despite several key absences isn’t a surprise to him, either.
  “We don’t come across as a team that thinks we’re 8-1. We come across as a team that wants to be 1-0 this Friday,” the Alouettes general manager said Tuesday at Stade Hebert, as Montreal prepares to visit the Sask
  
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• CFL Players’ Association appoints Dyakowski as its interim executive director

  13-08-2024 23:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — The CFL Players’ Association appointed Peter Dyakowski as its interim executive director Tuesday.
  Dyakowski will assume the role at the end of September when executive director Brian Ramsay leaves to become the executive director of the Professional Hockey Players’ Association.
  Dyakowski played 11 CFL seasons as an offensive lineman with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2007-16) and Saskatchewan Roughriders (2017-18).Dyakowski was released by Hamilton on Feb. 16, 2017 and sig
  
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• Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

  13-08-2024 23:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  JASPER, ALBERTA, CANADA — The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.
  The town also reports that while 358 structures were destroyed, mostly businesses and homes, the total number of housing units lost is about 800.
  The figures were delivered to councillors by chief administrative officer Bill Given at a virtual meeting today.
  Given says the numbers get even more daunting as the town moves forward with rebuilding bec
  
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• Toronto Raptors open NBA in-season tournament with road game against Milwaukee Bucks

  13-08-2024 22:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 12 in their opening game of the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup in-season tournament.
  The Raptors and Bucks have been drawn into the tournament’s East Group B alongside the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Miami Heat for the second annual competition.
  The Raptors host Detroit on Nov. 15, visit Miami on Nov. 29, and wrap up group play at home against Indiana on Dec. 3.
  Eight teams — the top team from each of the six
  
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• US approves $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel amid threat of wider Middle East war

  13-08-2024 22:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved $20 billion in arms sales to Israel, including scores of fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles, the State Department announced Tuesday.Congress was notified of the impending sale, which includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs, 120 mm tank ammunition and high explosive mortars and tactical vehicles and comes at a time of intense concern that Israel may become involved in a wider Middle Eas
  
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• Over 200 units of housing could be coming to Chilliwack neighbourhood along Vedder Road, near vet clinic - Fraser Valley Today

  13-08-2024 21:52 via news.google.com
  Over 200 units of housing could be coming to Chilliwack neighbourhood along Vedder Road, near vet clinic  Fraser Valley Today
  
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• Over 200 units of housing could be coming to Chilliwack neighbourhood along Vedder Road, near vet clinic

  13-08-2024 21:50 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — The City of Chilliwack is currently processing a development application from Castillo Developments Incorporated that would see over 200 housing units built on seven properties along, and just off Vedder Road, located south of Keith Wilson Road, in Chilliwack.Liana Wiebe, communications manager for the City of Chilliwack, told Fraser Valley Today in an email Tuesday that staff are currently processing an Official Community Plan (OCP) amendment, rezoning and development permit
  
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• Kevin Falcon says BC United will implement largest tax cut in B.C. history if elected

  13-08-2024 21:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VICTORIA — The leader of British Columbia’s Opposition says he would introduce the largest provincial income tax cut in provincial history if his party is elected to form government this fall.
  Kevin Falcon says BC United would eliminate the tax on the first $50,000 earned by every person in B.C., allowing taxpayers to keep an additional $2,050 on average.
  He says the cut would eliminate provincial income tax for 60 per cent of B.C. residents, or more than 2.4 million people.
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• B.C. man accused of sextortion of teenagers in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario: RCMP

  13-08-2024 21:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BURNABY, B.C. — A British Columbia man is facing almost two dozen charges over allegations of online sexual extortion that police say stem from reports by several victims in Nova Scotia, Quebec and Ontario.
  A statement from RCMP in Burnaby, B.C., says they began an investigation in December 2022 after 19-year-old Anwer Jelassi was identified as the suspect.
  It says the victims had come forward to report they were being extorted after sharing explicit images with someone they met on social
  
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• Montreal man sentenced to 10 years in U.S. for ‘massive’ telemarketing scheme

  13-08-2024 21:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — A Montreal man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Pennsylvania judge for operating a telemarketing scheme that defrauded American seniors of millions of dollars.
  Ari Tietolman was extradited from Canada to the United States last year and pleaded guilty in January to three counts of wire fraud and four counts of money laundering.
  The 50-year-old Tietolman ran his fraud from Montreal between 2005 and 2014, according to a news release today from the U.S. Attorney for the
  
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• Chilliwack Fair denies vendor application from B.C. Conservative Party, permits branded canopy from current MLA

  13-08-2024 21:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — A spokesperson for the Chilliwack Fair has confirmed that the annual fair denied an application for an information booth from a Chilliwack political riding association, while permitting a tent from a current Chilliwack MLA, after it sought tents from local organizations to provide shade at the three-day event.
  Nicole Williams, coordinator for the Chilliwack Fair, told Fraser Valley Today in an email Saturday (Aug. 10) that the fair distributed a request to the community in whi
  
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• Canada’s foreign worker program ‘breeding ground’ for modern slavery: report

  13-08-2024 21:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — A recently released international report says Canada’s temporary foreign worker program is a “breeding ground” for contemporary slavery.
  The final report by a United Nations special rapporteur who visited Canada last year says a power imbalance prevents workers from exercising their rights.
  Workers’ status is dependent on a closed work permit that is specific to an employer, and if individuals are fired, they may be deported from Canada.The report says work
  
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• Clock ticking as BC Transit announces date when all legacy fare products in Chilliwack will switch to new Umo app

  13-08-2024 21:04 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — BC Transit now says it will stop the sale of legacy fare products like scratch-off DayPASS, 10-ride tickets, monthly passes and Semester Pass this fall as it transitions to app-enabled alternatives in Chilliwack, Hope and Agassiz-Harrison.
  According to an email from BC Transit spokesperson Erin Moore, BC Transit will stop the sale of these specific legacy fare products effective October 1 in favour of what it calls “convenient Umo-enabled alternatives.”Chilliwack T
  
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• Banff mayor says reducing vehicles necessary after town votes no to pedestrian zone

  13-08-2024 20:30 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BANFF, Alta. — The mayor of Banff, Alta., says the town plans to find ways to reduce vehicle traffic after residents voted in favour of removing a pedestrian zone in the downtown.Corrie DiManno says the vote to reopen Banff Avenue year-round doesn’t change the need for more public transportation into the popular tourist destination west of Calgary.The town has reported there were 1,328 votes cast against council’s decision to have the pedestrian zone every year from the May lon
  
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• Firefighters called to liquid chemical spill in Chilliwack - Chilliwack Progress

  13-08-2024 20:23 via news.google.com
  Firefighters called to liquid chemical spill in Chilliwack  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Elks DL Oakman, Redblacks QB Powell lead CFL’s Week 10 honour roll

  13-08-2024 19:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Edmonton Elks defensive lineman Shawn Oakman, Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Taylor Powell and the Toronto Argonauts’ offensive line highlight the CFL’s honour roll for Week 10 of the season.
  Oakman earned a player grade of 91.2 after helping the Elks to a 33-16 win over B.C. on Sunday.
  He had three defensive tackles, a sack for a loss of 13 yards and a forced fumble in the game.
  Powell threw for 319 passing yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and earned an 8
  
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• Lightning-caused wildfires expected to persist in B.C.: Wildfire Service

  13-08-2024 19:50 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  The BC Wildfire Service says hot and dry weather paired with 29 consecutive days of lightning has led to the more than 400 active wildfires burning across the province.Though seasonable temperatures are forecast to return this week, the service says new lightning-caused fires are expected to persist.
  It is reporting 256 new fire starts in the last seven days, about 82 per cent of which are believed to have been caused by lightning.Of the more than 420 fires burning across the province, 117 are c
  
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• Chilliwack Mural Festival is chock full of entertainment - Chilliwack Progress

  13-08-2024 19:46 via news.google.com
  Chilliwack Mural Festival is chock full of entertainment  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• My Boy Prince installed as early 7-5 favourite for King’s Plate

  13-08-2024 19:39 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — My Boy Prince has been installed as the 7-5 early favourite for the $1-million King’s Plate.
  The 2024 Plate Trial winner, trained by Mark Casse, will break from the No. 7 post in the 1 1/4-mile King’s Plate, which will be run Saturday at Woodbine Racetrack.
  Casse also had the 2-1 second favourite in Essex Serpent, who drew the No. 3 post in Tuesday’s race draw at Woodbine.
  Stronach Farms’ Rafaroo, the 8-1 third choice, drew the No. 2 post.
  A total of 13 ho
  
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• Quebec launches group to study how AI can be used ethically in universities

  13-08-2024 19:26 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  QUÉBEC — The Quebec government is creating a consultation group to study the pedagogical and ethical issues related to the use of artificial intelligence in universities.
  In a news release today, the province says the group will include representatives from post-secondary institutions, student and union associations, and experts in the use of AI in higher education.
  Higher Education Minister Pascale Déry says the new group will develop a “common vision” that will
  
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• B.C. fruit group files for creditor protection after crop losses, ‘liquidity crisis’

  13-08-2024 19:26 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  A group that had provided storage and packing services for British Columbia fruit growers for almost 90 years has filed for creditor protection after receiving a bank repayment notice.
  A statement from the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative issued Monday says the decision to file for creditor protection stems from the group’s “liquidity crisis,” with stone fruit crops damaged by weather identified as “the final tipping point” in a series of factors.
  The co-operative announc
  
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• Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it won’t occupy land

  13-08-2024 19:21 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Tuesday that its forces checked an effort by Ukrainian troops to expand a stunning weeklong incursion into the Kursk region, as a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman said Kyiv has no intention of occupying Russian territory.
  Russian army units, including fresh reserves, aircraft, drone teams and artillery forces, stopped Ukrainian armored mobile groups from moving deeper into Russia near the Kursk settlements of Obshchy Kolodez, Snagost, Kauchuk and Alexey
  
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• Initiative to enshrine abortion rights in Missouri constitution qualifies for November ballot

  13-08-2024 19:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters will decide in November whether to guarantee a right to abortion with a constitutional amendment that would reverse the state’s near-total ban on the procedure.
  The secretary of state’s office certified Tuesday that an initiative petition received more than enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for the general election. It will need approval from a majority of voters to become enshrined in the state constitution.
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• York United signs son of former Mexican captain Rafael Marquez on loan

  13-08-2024 19:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — York United FC has signed midfielder Santiago Marquez, son of legendary Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.
  The 21-year-old, who arrives from Liga MX side Club Necaxa, becomes the fifth Mexican on the York roster, joining Oswaldo Leon, Josue Martinez, Orlando Botello and Jorge Guzman.
  The Canadian Premier League club was purchased in November by Game Plan Sports Group, a Mexican consortium led by the Pasquel brothers.
  York (9-5-4) has cl
  
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• Source: Community-run Edmonton Elks being sold to private owner Larry Thompson

  13-08-2024 18:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  EDMONTON — Larry Thompson is the new private owner of the Edmonton Elks.
  A CFL source requesting anonymity said the former owner of Thompson Brothers Construction, will become the franchise’s new owner.
  The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because neither the CFL nor the Elks have publicly confirmed the sale.
  With Thompson taking over, the CFL now has just two community-owned franchises — the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
  The Elks (2-7) sit last
  
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• Canadian men learn qualifying path for newly expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup

  13-08-2024 18:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Canada has learned its road back to the Rugby World Cup, with qualification for the 2027 tournament via the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup.
  And it is a more promising path, restoring hope that the 21st-ranked Canadian men can return to the sport’s showcase after watching last year’s World Cup in France from the sidelines for the first time.
  The 2027 World Cup features an expanded 24-team field, up from 20 last year in France.
  World Rugby, the sports governing body, said Tuesday the top thr
  
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• Harvest Bakery Café in downtown Chilliwack embarks on relocation

  13-08-2024 18:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — After 12 years as a fixture in the downtown Chilliwack community, Harvest Bakery Café owners Kevin Klassen and Ronald Romeyn say the beloved bakery will relocate to a new space on Mill Street and embark on a new chapter in their business journey, not far from their current location.
  “Our move is a fantastic opportunity to grow and innovate!” said Ronald Romeyn, co-owner of Harvest Bakery Café. “While we’ve cherished our time in our current
  
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• Star quarterback Nathan Rourke returns to B.C. Lions after NFL stint

  13-08-2024 17:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Star quarterback Nathan Rourke is returning to the CFL’s B.C. Lions after spending the last two seasons in the NFL.
  The Lions confirmed Rourke’s return in an announcement Tuesday.
  The 26-year-old Rourke, from Victoria, was the CFL’s outstanding Canadian in 2022 after completing 78.7 per cent of his passes for 3,349 yards and 25 touchdowns over 10 regular-season contests.
  He also ran for 304 yards and seven TDs despite missing time with a foot injury.
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• BC RCMP says scammers are duping BC Hydro customers into contacting them through new phishing scheme

  13-08-2024 17:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — Provincial Mounties have issued a warning to BC Hydro customers about a new scam circulating throughout B.C. in which customers are deceived into providing personal information by calling a fraudulent BC Hydro customer support number.
  According to a statement from Corporal Brett Urano, a media relations officer with the BC RCMP in Surrey, BC Hydro and the BC RCMP say they have received over 100 reports throughout the province that paid advertisements are posing as BC Hydro urg
  
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• Parliamentary committee to probe how Toronto terror suspect was admitted to Canada

  13-08-2024 17:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee will investigate how a man facing terror charges was admitted to Canada and obtained citizenship.
  Members of Parliament on the national security committee voted unanimously to launch a study on the terror suspects arrested in the Toronto area last month.Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi, 62, and his son Mostafa Eldidi, 26, were arrested in Richmond Hill, Ont., and face nine terrorism charges including conspiracy to commit murder on behalf of the Islamic State
  
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• An ex-Kansas police chief who led a raid on a newspaper is charged with obstruction of justice

  13-08-2024 17:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A former central Kansas police chief who led a raid last year on a weekly newspaper has been charged with felony obstruction of justice and is accused of persuading a potential witness for an investigation into his conduct of withholding information from authorities.The single charge against former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody alleges that he knowingly or intentionally influenced the witness to withhold information on the day of the raid of the Marion County Record a
  
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• Harvest Bakery Café in downtown Chilliwack embarks on relocation, bids farewell to deep-fried Harvest donuts

  13-08-2024 16:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — After 12 years as a fixture in the downtown Chilliwack community, Harvest Bakery Café owners Kevin Klassen and Ronald Romeyn say the beloved bakery will relocate to a new space on Mill Street and embark on a new chapter in their business journey, not far from their current location.“Our move is a fantastic opportunity to grow and innovate!” said Ronald Romeyn, co-owner of Harvest Bakery Café. “While we’ve cherished our time in our current
  
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• Officer faces murder charge in shooting of pregnant Black woman who was accused of shoplifting

  13-08-2024 16:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police officer was indicted Tuesday on charges including murder in the shooting of Ta’Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black mother killed by police in a grocery store parking lot last August.
  A Franklin County grand jury indicted Blendon Township police officer officer Connor Grubb on charges of murder, involuntary manslaughter and felonious assault.
  Young was suspected of shoplifting when Grubb and a fellow officer approached her car. The other offic
  
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• B.C. Conservatives neck in neck with B.C. NDP in latest polling as BC United struggles to gain support

  13-08-2024 16:46 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — The B.C. Conservatives are only a few points behind the governing B.C. New Democratic Party in the latest provincial poll released by a polling outfit.
  According to a poll released this past week by Leger in which the company sampled 1,001 voters online between August 2-5, 42 per cent of decided voters would cast a vote for Premier David Eby and the NDP, compared to 39 per cent for John Rustad and the B.C. Conservatives. Leger pointed out in its polling that support for Rustad
  
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• Bills place receiver Chase Claypool on injured reserve and sign 3 players to restock roster

  13-08-2024 16:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills placed Canadian receiver Chase Claypool and third-string quarterback Shane Buechele on injured reserve on Tuesday and made several other moves to restock their injury-depleted roster.
  The Bills signed quarterback Ben DiNucci and receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain, all to one-year contracts. Buffalo also released receiver Bryan Thompson.
  Claypool’s bid to revive his career with Buffalo appears over as a result of a toe injury that led to t
  
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• Blues tender offer sheets to Oilers defenceman Broberg, forward Holloway

  13-08-2024 16:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ST LOUIS — The St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to Edmonton Oilers defenceman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway on Monday.
  The Blues have offered a two-year contract at $4.58 million a season to Broberg and a two-year contract at $2.29 million a season to Holloway.
  Edmonton has seven days to match the offers for the two restricted free agents. If the Oilers don’t match, they’ll receive a second-round pick for Broberg and a third-round pick for Holloway as compensat
  
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• Tuesday - Aug. 13, 2024 - Fires cost Chilliwack property owners millions - Fraser Valley Current

  13-08-2024 14:51 via news.google.com
  Tuesday - Aug. 13, 2024 - Fires cost Chilliwack property owners millions  Fraser Valley Current
  
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• Riding for a purpose: Chilliwack man cycling for cancer research - Chilliwack Progress

  13-08-2024 14:30 via news.google.com
  Riding for a purpose: Chilliwack man cycling for cancer research  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Valley Huskers bounce back from home loss with resounding road win in Prince George

  13-08-2024 13:45 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  PRINCE GEORGE — A week after a tough shutout loss to the Okanagan Sun on their home field left them reeling, the Huskers redeemed themselves in a huge way Saturday night.Quarterback Tyran Duval was 27-of-42 for 387 yards and four touchdowns, and the Huskers defence stifled Prince George with a pair of interceptions and a fumble recovery, en route to a 48-28 road win over the Kodiaks Saturday night (Aug. 10).“I was impressed with how we handled a tough road trip,” Huskers head c
  
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• In the news today: Lich and Barber trial to hear closing arguments

  13-08-2024 10:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…
  Lich and Barber trial to hear closing arguments
  The long, drawn-out criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is winding down as lawyers prepare to deliver their final arguments this week.
  They were among several organizers who brought a huge number of demonstrators and big-rig trucks to Ottawa in 2022 to protest pandemic-era public health restrictions and v
  
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• Final chapter of ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizers’ trial begins with closing arguments

  13-08-2024 10:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The long, drawn-out criminal trial of “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is winding down as lawyers prepare to deliver their final arguments this week.
  They were among several organizers who brought a huge number of demonstrators and big-rig trucks to Ottawa in 2022 to protest pandemic-era public health restrictions and vaccine mandates.
  Their criminal trial began in September 2023 and has been plagued with delays that have dragged the proceedings
  
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• Charles Strahl Obituary - Chilliwack, BC - Dignity Memorial

  13-08-2024 09:00 via news.google.com
  Charles Strahl Obituary - Chilliwack, BC  Dignity Memorial
  
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• Francis fires gem, Wagner gets 3 hits in MLB debut as Blue Jays beat Angels 4-2

  13-08-2024 06:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night.
  Leo Jiménez launched his first career home run and the last-place Blue Jays won the opener of a six-game trip after losing four of their previous five road games.
  Mickey Moniak and Jo Adell homered for the Angels, who lost for the third time in four games after earn
  
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• Blue Jays call up 2B Will Wagner for major league debut vs. Angels

  13-08-2024 04:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Will Wagner was inserted into the Toronto Blue Jays lineup at second base and batting sixth for his major league debut Monday against the Los Angeles Angels.
  The son of former left-handed pitcher Billy Wagner, a seven-time All-Star and a member of the Houston Astros Hall of Fame, the younger Wagner was called up to the Blue Jays from Triple-A Buffalo, while infielder Luis De Los Santos was optioned.
  Billy Wagner was quick to offer his son advice for the big day.
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• Popyrin beats Rublev in straight sets to win NBO men’s singles title

  13-08-2024 03:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Alexei Popyrin of Australia is the National Bank Open men’s singles champion.
  The 25-year-old Popyrin, who turned pro in 2017, defeated fifth-ranked Andrey Rublev of Russia 6-2, 6-4 on Monday night at IGA Stadium in a match that took 90 minutes to play.
  Popyrin, who lost in the men’s singles round-of-16 at the Paris Olympics, had 10 aces and only three double faults against Rublev. The Australian knocked off four seeded players to win the ATP 1000 event.
  Rublev had f
  
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• Pegula beats Anisimova to claim second straight NBO women’s title

  13-08-2024 01:54 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TORONTO — Jesisica Pegula has successfully defended her National Bank Open women’s singles title.
  The No. 3 seed and the sixth-ranked WTA Tour player topped Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 in Monday’s all-American final.
  Pegula, from nearby Buffalo, N.Y., won last year’s NBO in Montreal and improved her all-time record at the Canadian tennis championship to 17-2 in picking up the sixth tournament victory of her career.
  Anisimova, who entered the week ranked No. 132 in the
  
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• 27 million Canadians caught the Paris Games on various partner TV networks: CBC

  13-08-2024 01:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CBC says 27 million TV viewers tuned in to the Paris Games over 17 days of coverage on CBC and its broadcast partners, including Sportsnet, TSN and RDS.
  The public broadcaster says Sunday’s closing ceremony reached 12 million viewers on its English and French TV networks, when the average per-minute audience was two million.
  It says the spectacle included CBC’s most-watched Olympic moment, when 2.6 million viewers saw action hero Tom Cruise leap out of a plane to bring the Olympic fl
  
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• Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, election deniers hero, found guilty in election computer breach

  13-08-2024 01:38 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  DENVER (AP) —Former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, a hero to election deniers, has been found guilty in a breach of her county’s election computer system in a jury verdict returned Monday at trial.
  Peters was accused of using someone else’s security badge to give an expert affiliated with My Pillow chief executive Mike Lindell access to the Mesa County election system. Prosecutors said she was seeking fame and became “fixated” on voting problems after becoming involved
  
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