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• Cavalry FC downs Forge, advances to CPL title while Forge hosts Ottawa in semifinal

  27-10-2024 23:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HAMILTON — Tobias Warschewski’s 27th-minute goal sent Cavalry FC into the Canadian Premier League championship game with a 1-0 win over Forge FC in the qualifying semifinal Sunday.
  Defending champion Forge still has a chance to join second-seeded Cavalry in the Nov. 9 final in Calgary, however.
  No. 1 Forge will host next Saturday’s semifinal against No. 3 Atletico Ottawa, which edged No. 4 York United FC 5-4 in a penalty shootout earlier Sunday after their quarterfinal finished
  
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• Elections BC updates vote count in Fraser Valley, begins recounts for Island and Surrey ridings

  27-10-2024 22:36 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VICTORIA – Even with roughly 2,600 additional votes added to the tally for seven Fraser Valley-area ridings on Sunday afternoon, there were no changes in any lead during the ongoing count in the 2024 B.C. election.
  Chilliwack-Cultus saw the largest number of new ballots, 616 votes added on Sunday to the 24,163 initially counted a week ago following the election.
  However, BC Conservative A’aliya Warbus maintained her lead, even as NDP’s Kelli Paddon gained close to 150 votes.
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• Shohei Ohtani to play for Dodgers in Game 3 of World Series despite shoulder injury, per report

  27-10-2024 20:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, manager Dave Roberts told ESPN.
  Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder sliding into second base when he was caught stealing to end the seventh inning of Saturday night’s 4-2 victory in Game 2 at Los Angeles.
  But the superstar slugger has been cleared to play Monday night, Roberts told ESPN in a text message Sunday.Los Angeles holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seve
  
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• Nova Scotia premier dissolves legislature, calls snap election for Nov. 26

  27-10-2024 19:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston fired the opening salvos of a snap election he called Sunday, saying he needs a strong mandate in order to help the province “stand up” to the federal government.
  Voters in the Maritime province will go to the polls on Nov. 26, several months ahead of the province’s fixed election date of July 15 , 2025.
  “Nova Scotia needs a government with a renewed fresh mandate to stand up for our province,” Houston told supporters
  
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• North Vancouver declares state of local emergency, 3 homes evacuated after heavy rain

  27-10-2024 19:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. — The District of North Vancouver has declared a state of local emergency and ordered three homes evacuated in the Deep Cove neighbourhood over concerns debris left behind from last weekend’s atmospheric river could pose a safety risk.
  A statement late Saturday from the district says that during the heavy rain, debris filled the channels of Ostler and Panorama Creeks “limiting their capacity to withstand future heavy rainfall events.”
  The district sa
  
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• Another bumpy week ahead as Trudeau faces deadlines from Liberal MPs, Bloc

  27-10-2024 19:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — Another week, another raft of imminent challenges to Justin Trudeau’s leadership of both the country and the Liberal Party.
  The Prime Minister, whose presence at the party helm has stirred criticism and calls for his resignation from within his own ranks, is facing two deadlines in the coming days: one from Liberal MPs who want him to resign and another from the Bloc Québécois as they threaten to trigger an early election.
  Discontent with Trudeau’s leader
  
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• $32-Million fire hall in Brookswood-Fernridge Area of Langley expected to reduce emergency response times

  27-10-2024 18:21 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LANGLEY – A new fire hall planned for Langley’s south end is expected to reduce response times in and around the Brookswood-Fernridge area, according to township officials.
  During a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday at the 27th Avenue site where the $32-million facility will be built, Mayor Eric Woodward said the project was in response to a growing community.
  “Once completed, the new fire hall for Brookswood-Fernridge will significantly reduce response times, providing better s
  
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• U.S. star Ilia Malinin dominates to win men’s title at Skate Canada International

  27-10-2024 17:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HALIFAX — U.S. figure skating star Ilia Malinin dominated the field and captured men’s gold at Skate Canada International on Sunday.
  The reigning world champion received a standing ovation for his vampire-themed free program — which included a backflip — to claim a Grand Prix title on consecutive weekends. Malinin also won Skate America in Allen, Texas, last Sunday.
  The 19-year-old scored 301.82 total points. Japan’s Shun Sato (261.16) won silver while South Korea&r
  
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• A look at Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia New Democrats

  27-10-2024 17:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HALIFAX — Claudia Chender, leader of the Nova Scotia NDP, will be leading her first provincial campaign since taking the reins of the party.
  Born: July 29, 1976.
  Early years: Raised in Nova Scotia
  Education: A lawyer by training, she graduated with a bachelor of arts from Dalhousie University in Halifax in 1999. She received her bachelor of laws from the University of Victoria in 2004.
  Family: She and her husband Jamie have three school-aged children.
  Before politics: She worked as a legal
  
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• A look at Zach Churchill, leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal party

  27-10-2024 17:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HALIFAX — Zach Churchill will be taking the Liberal Party of Nova Scotia into its first provincial election since he became leader.
  Born: May 25, 1984.
  Early years: He was raised in Yarmouth, N.S., where his mother was a teacher and entrepreneur. He is a descendant of Lebanese immigrants.
  Education: He graduated with a bachelor of arts from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax in 2007.
  Family: He and his wife Katie have two young daughters, Cecelia and Eva.
  Before politics: He was a le
  
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• A look at Tim Houston, leader of the Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives

  27-10-2024 17:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HALIFAX — Tim Houston, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Nova Scotia, is seeking a second mandate as premier.
  Born: April 10, 1970.
  Early years: Born in Halifax and raised in a military family, he grew up on military bases in Prince Edward Island, Ontario and British Columbia before returning to live in Halifax.
  Education: A chartered accountant, he graduated with a bachelor of commerce from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax in 1992.
  Family: He and his wife Carol have
  
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• Kent Search and Rescue saves dog from Chehalis River Canyon

  27-10-2024 17:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  KENT, B.C. — A dog was rescued from the Chehalis River Canyon on Saturday evening after falling onto a rock in the middle of the water body, according to Kent Harrison Search and Rescue (KHSAR).
  KHSAR’s swiftwater and rope rescue technicians were called to the scene by the RCMP just before 5:30 p.m.
  They safely coaxed the stranded dog from the rock and guided it into a packraft, which was then paddled to shore.The rescue group expressed gratitude to Chilliwack Search and Rescue on so
  
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• Five key issues as Nova Scotia heads into a provincial election campaign

  27-10-2024 17:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  HALIFAX — Nova Scotians are set to go to the polls in a provincial election called for Nov. 26. Here are five key issues the Progressive Conservatives, Liberals and NDP are expected to highlight during the campaign:
  Health care
  The Progressive Conservatives were elected in 2021 on a pledge to “fix” the province’s ailing system. The Tories say they have made inroads in recruiting doctors and nurses and in providing more resources for emergency medical care, while the Liber
  
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• Japan’s ruling party is certain to lose a majority in the lower house, broadcaster says

  27-10-2024 16:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition is certain to lose a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday, Japan’s NHK public television says.
  The results reflect voters’ outrage over the governing party’s extensive financial scandals.
  Ishiba’s Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito were certain to lose a majority 233 seats in the lower house, the more powerful of Japan&rs
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of October 27, 2024

  27-10-2024 16:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK — Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.
  Name: Chasity CormierAge: 49
  Height: 5’4” ft Weight: 135lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Theft of $5000 or Under
  Warrant in effect: October 16, 2024Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack
  Name: Marshall Ian BallardAge: 43
  Height: 5’10” ft Weight: 159lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Tattoos: Skull Bones on Left Forearm
  Wanted: Theft of Motor Vehicle x3 and Poss
  
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• Chiefs split weekend road games on Vancouver Island

  27-10-2024 14:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CHILLIWACK – The Chilliwack Chiefs are returning home with a win and a loss after two road games on Vancouver Island this past weekend.
  Despite a three-goal third period, the Chiefs fell 4-3 to the 4-7-1 Nanaimo Clippers on Saturday.
  On Friday night, the Chiefs secured an 8-6 shootout victory over the 7-6-0 Cowichan Valley Capitals.pic.twitter.com/vnNovBwF6N
  — Chilliwack Chiefs (@Chiefs_Hockey) October 27, 2024
  The Chiefs now have 18 points and an 8-3-2 record after 13 games, putting
  
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• Two recounts to begin in B.C. election, as chance of NDP government grows

  27-10-2024 14:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  Recounts begin this afternoon in two ridings where British Columbia’s New Democrats held slim leads after the initial count in last week’s still-undecided election.
  Elections BC says the recounts in Juan de Fuca-Malahat on Vancouver Island and Surrey City Centre will begin at 1 p.m. and be posted online when they are complete.
  The recounts were triggered because their margins after the initial tally last week were below 100, but counting of mail-in ballots on Saturday widened the NDP
  
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• Christmas gifts being collected in Chilliwack for kids in need around world - Chilliwack Progress

  27-10-2024 13:35 via news.google.com
  Christmas gifts being collected in Chilliwack for kids in need around world  Chilliwack Progress
  
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• Promise tracker: What the Saskatchewan Party and NDP pledge to do if they win Monday

  27-10-2024 13:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  REGINA — Saskatchewan’s provincial election is on Monday. Here’s a look at some of the campaign promises made by the two major parties:
  Saskatchewan Party
  — Continue withholding federal carbon levy payments to Ottawa on natural gas until the end of 2025.
  — Reduce personal income tax rates over four years; a family of four would save $3,400.
  — Double the Active Families Benefit to $300 per child per year and the benefit for children with disabilities to $400 a
  
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• ‘On my bucket list’: Iconic Banff sign, a must-see for visitors, moving to safer spot

  27-10-2024 13:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BANFF, Alta. — A popular selfie spot for visitors to Banff National Park has become a victim of its own success.
  The two-metre-high, $350,000 “Banff” sign was installed in 2017 on Mount Norquay Avenue, one of two entrances into the Alberta mountain park’s idyllic townsite.But the narrow two-lane road, which runs from the Mount Norquay Ski Resort seven kilometres away, is fraught with traffic jams, even between the peak tourist seasons of winter and summer.Town officials h
  
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• Final day of campaigning before election day in Saskatchewan

  27-10-2024 13:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  REGINA — It’s the final day of the Saskatchewan election campaign.
  The Saskatchewan Party is seeking a fifth straight majority after 17 years in office, while the NDP is looking to take back government for the first time since 2007.
  Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe has promised broad tax relief and to continue withholding federal carbon levy payments to Ottawa.
  NDP Leader Carla Beck has pledged to spend more to fix health care and education, pause the gas tax, and remove the provi
  
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• ‘Dumb mistake’: What politicians had to say during the Saskatchewan election campaign

  27-10-2024 13:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  REGINA — Saskatchewan’s provincial election is on Monday. The Saskatchewan Party, in government for the last 17 years, is hoping for a return to power, while the NDP is fighting to move out of the Opposition benches.
  Here are some memorable quotes from politicians during the four-week campaign:
  “Very dumb mistake. One word and it can change your life … to the people involved, I offer my apology again. I wish I could bring it back. Unfortunately, I can’t.” &md
  
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• Monitoring officials say Georgia’s election took place amid widespread intimidation

  27-10-2024 12:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — European election monitoring officials said Sunday Georgia’s election took place in a tense environment with widespread intimidation undermining the outcome of the crucial vote.The election’s outcome could decide whether the country remains on the path to joining the European Union or comes under Russian sway.The Central Election Commission said the ruling Georgian Dream won 54.8% of Saturday’s vote with almost 100% of ballots counted.
  Monitoring o
  
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• Polls open in stable Uruguay in a vote free of political hostility seen elsewhere in the region

  27-10-2024 12:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Polls opened in the small South American nation of Uruguay on Sunday in an election race between centrists that defies regional trends of bitter division and democratic erosion.
  Some 2.7 million registered voters in Uruguay are set to pick a new president, fill Parliament and decide whether to overhaul the social security system in a contentious constitutional referendum that would expand the fiscal deficit in one of Latin America’s wealthiest countries.
  Th
  
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• Amanda Todd’s family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

  27-10-2024 12:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  WASHINGTON — When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer and detailed the relentless bullying and extortion she’d faced on social media, it sent a shock wave to parents around the world. Twelve years later her family is joining others in a lawsuit alleging those dangers persist for kids online.
  Only a few weeks after posting the viral video, 15-year-old Todd died by suicide in October 2012.
  “Why isn’t life safer for kids?” her mother Carol Todd asked
  
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• Transportation minister looks for provinces, territories to collaborate on car thefts

  27-10-2024 11:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — The federal transportation minister says national co-operation is needed to close loopholes criminals can use to re-sell stolen cars.
  Anita Anand’s office has sent letters to her provincial and territorial counterparts calling for meetings to discuss the issue of Vehicle Identification Numbers being changed on stolen cars which are then resold, a process known as “re-vinning” vehicles.
  The minister’s office says in the letters that the long-standing Interpr
  
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• First NHL goal ‘meant to be’ for homegrown Vancouver Canucks winger Arshdeep Bains

  27-10-2024 11:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Arshdeep Bains got a solid vote of confidence before suiting up for his hometown Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.The left-winger spoke with Daniel and Henrik Sedin, and the Canucks legends told him they had a feeling Bains was poised to score his first NHL goal.They were right.“I’d been hearing that from a couple guys,” Bains said after he buried the winning goal in Vancouver’s 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. “They’re all
  
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• Canadian cities struggling to get past ‘Whac-A-Mole’ solution to homeless encampments

  27-10-2024 11:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — On a strip of grass dividing a busy east-end Montreal thoroughfare from a block of residences in the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district stand about two dozen tents, a reflection of a housing market that can’t provide enough affordable homes.
  Tents along that strip of land adjacent to Notre-Dame Street have come and gone since 2020, when the number of homeless people rose rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeless people build shelters there and in other empty spaces across
  
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• Some say it’s time for Canada to criminalize residential school denialism

  27-10-2024 09:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OTTAWA — As a young child, Dennis Saddleman’s mother always ensured he knew how much she loved him, gave him kisses on his forehead and told him how beautiful he was.
  That all changed when he was six years old, and those warm words turned ice cold when he was sent to the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The priests and nuns who were tasked with looking after him constantly berated him, beat him, barred him from speaking his language and practising his culture, and sexually assault
  
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• NHL roundup: Thompson’s three-point game helps surging Sabres beat Red Wings 5-3

  27-10-2024 07:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored two goals and added an assist to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 5-3 win against the Detroit Red Wings at KeyBank Center on Saturday.
  Lucas Raymond had a short-handed goal, the first of his NHL career, and an assist for the Red Wings in the loss.
  Rasmus Dahlin had three assists for the Sabres, who have won three straight games for the first time this season. Buffalo didn’t win three games in a row last season for the first time until Feb. 2
  
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• Clippers defeat the Chilliwack Chiefs 4-3 - Nanaimo Clippers

  27-10-2024 07:17 via news.google.com
  Clippers defeat the Chilliwack Chiefs 4-3  Nanaimo Clippers
  
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• Palestinian officials say Israeli strikes have killed 22 people in northern Gaza

  27-10-2024 06:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli strikes on northern Gaza have killed at least 22 people, Palestinian medical officials said.
  The Gaza Health Ministry’s emergency service said that 11 women and two children were among those killed in the strikes late Saturday in the northern town of Beit Lahiya.
  There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
  Israel has been waging a massive air and ground offensive in northern Gaza for the last three weeks, after saying that Hamas
  
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• Surging Vancouver Canucks top struggling Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3

  27-10-2024 05:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VANCOUVER — Arshdeep Bains scored the first goal of his NHL career and his hometown Vancouver Canucks rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
  Elias Pettersson scored his first of the season as the Canucks (4-1-2) erupted with four quick goals midway through the second period en route to their fourth straight victory.Kiefer Sherwood and J.T. Miller added tallies before Bains, who hails from the Vancouver suburb of Surrey, B.C., buried the puck 9:58 into the middl
  
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• Canadiens thrilled their special teams are special this season

  27-10-2024 05:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — In each of the past three NHL seasons, the Montreal Canadiens have ranked near the bottom in both penalty and power-play percentage. It was a liability that seemed immune to changes in combinations or strategy and was a key contributor to their poor finishes in the standings.
  However, the Canadiens have managed to make both special teams units among the best in the league this season, with a stellar 89.3 per cent penalty kill being the third best in the NHL. It played a key fact
  
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• ‘Perfect’ Jets finding ways to win as impressive streak grows to 8-0

  27-10-2024 05:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Shortly after failing to capitalize on a late two-man advantage, the Winnipeg Jets got a second chance and didn’t waste it.
  Cole Perfetti’s power-play goal at 16:16 of the third was the game-winner as the Jets improved to a perfect 8-0-0 on the season with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.
  Tied with less than eight minutes to go in regulation, opportunity knocked for the visitors when Calgary’s Martin Pospisil was whistled for tripping and 30 seconds later,
  
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• Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead

  27-10-2024 04:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Saturday for a 2-0 World Series lead.
  Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández also went deep for the Dodgers, who watched superstar slugger Shohei Ohtani walk off the field with a left shoulder injury at the end of the seventh inning.
  After the Yankee
  
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• Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers as Dodgers win 4-2 to take 2-0 lead in World Series

  27-10-2024 04:29 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Saturday to take a 2-0 World Series lead.
  Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández also went deep for the Dodgers, who watched star slugger Shohei Ohtani walk off the field with a left arm injury at the end of the seventh inning.
  After the Yankees clos
  
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• Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 lead in World Series

  27-10-2024 04:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Saturday to take a 2-0 World Series lead.
  Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández also went deep for the Dodgers, who watched star slugger Shohei Ohtani walk off the field with a left arm injury at the end of the seventh inning.
  After the Yankees clos
  
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• Ohtani injures left arm sliding into second during World Series Game 2, severity uncertain

  27-10-2024 04:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his left arm during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base. The severity of the injury wasn’t immediately clear.
  Ohtani clutched his left forearm after being tagged by shortstop Anthony Volpe for the final out in the inning on a feet-first slide. He laid near the bag for a couple minutes before being tended to by trainers and leaving th
  
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• Randle, Edwards each score 24, Timberwolves top Raptors 112-101

  27-10-2024 04:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle had 24 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Toronto Raptors 112-101 on Saturday night.
  Anthony Edwards also scored 24 for Minnesota, while Rudy Gobert added 15 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks.
  Toronto’s Gradey Dick led all scorers with 25 points, while Scottie Barnes had 20 points and Ochai Agbaji added 19 for the visitors.
  TAKEAWAYS
  Raptors: Playing again without leading returning scorer RJ Barrett, who i
  
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• Shohei Ohtani injures left arm sliding into second during World Series Game 2, severity uncertain

  27-10-2024 03:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani injured his left arm during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base. The severity of the injury wasn’t immediately clear.
  Ohtani clutched his left forearm after being tagged by shortstop Anthony Volpe for the final out in the inning on a feet-first slide. He laid near the bag for a couple minutes before being tended to by trainers and leaving th
  
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• Unbeaten Jets douse Flames 5-3, extend win streak to eight straight

  27-10-2024 03:22 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  CALGARY — Kyle Connor and Mason Appleton each had a goal and assist on Saturday as the Winnipeg Jets made it eight straight wins to begin the NHL season with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames.
  Nikolaj Ehlers, Dylan Samberg, and Cole Perfetti — with the game-winner — also scored for Winnipeg (8-0), which has won 16 consecutive regular-season games going back to the end of the 2023-24 season.
  It’s a feat that’s only been accomplished three times in league history:
  
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• Stampeders finish tough season with 27-12 road win against Riders

  27-10-2024 03:22 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  REGINA — The Calgary Stampeders picked up their first road victory of the season Saturday, defeating the Saskatchewan Roughriders 27-12 in the final regular-season game of the year.
  The Stampeders, who finish the CFL season in last place in the West Division with a 5-12-1 record, tossed a little bit of salt into Saskatchewan’s already disappointing day.
  The Riders entered play with an outside chance of finishing in first place in the West. Saskatchewan needed the Montreal Alouettes t
  
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• Marchand scores in overtime as Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-3

  27-10-2024 03:22 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  BOSTON (AP) — Brad Marchand scored his first goal of the season 2:26 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
  David Pastrnak had a power-play goal, and Justin Brazeau and Mark Kastelic scored 36 seconds apart later in the second period for Boston.
  Auston Matthews tipped in Mitch Marner’s shot from the point, tying it with 1:17 left in regulation for the Maple Leafs. Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly also
  
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• Canadiens’ special teams key in beating Blues 5-2

  27-10-2024 03:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Cole Caufield continued his red-hot start to the season and Kirby Dach scored for the first time in almost a year-and a half as the Montreal Canadiens beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Saturday evening.
  Montreal jumped out to a 2-0 lead through Jake Evans and Dach before the Blues bounced back to tie it on goals from Colton Parayko and Jake Neighbours.
  Alex Newhook and Caufield’s goals at the end of the second period and the beginning of the third put the Canadiens in contro
  
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• Elections BC releases partial results as final count continues in provincial election

  27-10-2024 02:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  VICTORIA – A partial count of more than 66,000 mail-in ballots from British Columbia’s provincial election boosted results for a couple of NDP candidates but didn’t change any leads in some tight electoral races.
  As of late Saturday afternoon, Elections BC had added roughly 10,000 more votes to the final tally, with two of the close ridings — Juan de Fuca-Malahat and Surrey City Centre — seeing NDP candidates extending their leads.
  At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Surrey City
  
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• Castillo kicks 51-yard field goal on final play as Bombers beat Als, clinch West

  27-10-2024 00:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  MONTREAL — Sergio Castillo kicked a 51-yard field goal on the final play of the game, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers clinched the CFL West Division title with a 28-27 win over the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday.The win gives the Blue Bombers their fourth straight division title and home field for the upcoming West final.Had Winnipeg lost, the Saskatchewan Roughriders could have claimed first with a win later Saturday against visiting Calgary.
  Instead the Roughriders will host B.C. in the We
  
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