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• Low-cost microchipping clinics coming to Abby cat rescue thrift store

  01-03-2026 23:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ABBOTSFORD — The Abby Cat Daddy Feline Advocate Society is looking to expand its services for a short time at its brick-and-mortar space in Abbotsford.
  On March 8 and March 21, Pawsitive Thrift near Sevenoaks Mall will be hosting cat microchipping clinics for low-income or financially struggling pet caregivers from noon to 4 p.m.
  “We see far too many cats come through our doors without any form of identification,” said Logan Bryan, Abby Cat Daddy founder. “A microchip can
  
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• Canada beats Colombia 4-1 in SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer opener

  01-03-2026 23:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanessa Gilles, Janine Sonis, Sydney Collins and Nichelle Prince scored and Canada beat Colombia 4-1 on Sunday in the opening match of the SheBelieves Cup.Canada ended a five-game losing streak in international play. It will face the United States on Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio.Gilles opened the scoring in the 31st minute, heading in a corner from Sonis. Sonis was awarded a penalty kick in the 67th minute and scored on an arcing shot that beat goalkeeper Katerin Tap
  
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• Group calls on Health Canada to make labels mandatory for gene-edited pork

  01-03-2026 23:38 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — An advocacy group of farmers and environmental organizations wants Health Canada to implement mandatory labelling on pork from gene-edited pigs.Earlier this year, the federal agency approved the sale of gene-edited pigs as food. The pigs are resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, called PRRSV-resistant pigs."It is expected that by addressing PRRSV in pigs, farmers can prevent severe illness and death in their herds, reduce the need for antibiotics, and
  
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• Poulin, Stacey shift focus to leading Victoire to Walter Cup after Olympics

  01-03-2026 23:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LAVAL — After suffering the disappointment of losing in the gold-medal game of the Olympics just over a week ago, Marie-Philip Poulin and Laura Stacey had to quickly re-focus on the next goal: to win the Walter Cup.
  Poulin missed the Montreal Victoire’s first game back last Thursday with a lower-body injury but returned on Sunday and had an assist in the team’s 4-0 win over the Minnesota Frost. The win moved them into first place in the PWHL, although the Boston Fleet have two
  
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• Minivan crashes into two other cars after Mission driver suffers medical issue

  01-03-2026 22:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MISSION — Mission RCMP’s latest community round-up has seen another series of incidents on the road this past week.
  On February 23, at around 4:30 p.m., a grey Pontiac minivan drove over a curb and a sidewalk – and only stopped after crashing into two vehicles at a mall parking lot along Lougheed Highway near Haig Street. 
  An ambulance that happened to pass by immediately pulled in to treat the 50-year-old driver, who seemed to have suffered a serious medical issue. 
  
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• B.C. Conservative MPs Zimmer, Caputo ask for public inquiry into Tumbler Ridge deaths

  01-03-2026 21:58 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VICTORIA — Calls for an independent investigation into the shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight people, including six children were shot last month, are growing.Federal Conservative MP Bob Zimmer, who represents the community in northeastern B.C., says the mourning families need answers around various aspects, including the shooter’s mental health and access to guns, as well as the role of artificial intelligence and the protection of the victims’ families.
  That is why
  
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• Blue Jays play to 4-4 tie against Tigers in pre-season action

  01-03-2026 21:51 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUNEDIN — Jonatan Clase went 3 for 3 at the plate and drove in two runs as the Toronto Blue Jays played to a 4-4 tie against the Detroit Tigers in pre-season action Sunday.
  Clase opened the scoring with a two-run double in the bottom of the third inning for Jays.
  Toronto held a 4-2 lead late but surrendered two runs in the eighth inning.Austin Slater had an RBI single followed an Eduardo Valencia sacrifice fly that scored John Peck to tie the game for the Tigers.
  Grant Rogers went three in
  
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• Victoire blank Frost 4-0 to take first place in PWHL standings

  01-03-2026 21:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LAVAL — Ann-Renée Desbiens earned her fourth shutout of the season with a 17-save effort as the Montreal Victoire defeated the Minnesota Frost 4-0 in Professional Women’s Hockey League action at Place Bell on Sunday.
  Maureen Murphy had a goal and an assist, while Maggie Flaherty, Dara Greig and Laura Stacey also scored for Montreal (9-3-0-5). Hayley Scamurra had two assists.It was the Victoire’s fifth straight win and eighth win in their last nine games.
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• Iranian‑Canadians reflect on freedom, change, and the fight for women’s rights

  01-03-2026 21:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — At just two years old, former Iranian-Canadian international model and actress Samantha Tajik left Tehran with her family, settling in Canada.
  With Iran under attack by the United States and Israel, and the supreme leader dead, Tajik reflects on what life might have been like if she had stayed.“I was an international model and actress, and that would be restricted in Iran. I would definitely never, never be able to pursue anything like that there,” Tajik said.“
  
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• N.S. Sherlockian’s invite to exclusive literary society is anything but elementary

  01-03-2026 21:16 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HALIFAX — A Cape Breton University scholar is one of the latest inductees of an international literary society whose alumni include novelist Isaac Asimov, two former U.S. presidents and the actor who played Booger in Revenge of the Nerds.Tom Ue, an assistant professor of the long nineteenth century at the Sydney, N.S. school, is one of the newest members of the Baker Street Irregulars. It’s an invite-only literary society named after the fictional detective’s home address, dedi
  
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• Suspect in Texas shooting wore ‘Property of Allah’ clothing and Iranian flag emblem, AP source says

  01-03-2026 20:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The gunman who killed two people at a bar in Texas early Sunday in a mass shooting that left 14 others wounded was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Property of Allah,” and another shirt with an Iranian flag design, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.The shooter has been identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, the law enforcement official and another person familiar with the matter said. The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity becau
  
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• UFV students to present fairy tale-inspired play in Abbotsford and Chilliwack

  01-03-2026 20:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is inviting residents to daydream with its student performers in an upcoming theatre production.
  Mary Zimmerman’s “The Secret in the Wings”, starring UFV School of Creative Arts’ Acting and Production students, is a story built from several lesser-known fairy tales that underscore childhood dangers.
  “I hope audiences leave recognizing that fairy tales are not necessarily childish or escapist,” said D
  
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• Oilers place forward Andrew Mangiapane on waivers

  01-03-2026 20:16 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed forward Andrew Mangiapane on waivers, the NHL club announced Sunday.
  Defenceman Alec Regula was also waived by the team.
  Mangiapane signed a two-year, US$7.2 million deal with Oilers as a free agent last summer.
  However, the 29-year-old left-winger struggled to produce in Edmonton.
  Mangiapane has 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 52 games this season, along with a career-worst plus/minus of -19.
  The five-foot-10, 183-pound Mangiapane was a
  
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• Texas bar shooting leaves 3 dead and 14 wounded as FBI investigates possible terrorism

  01-03-2026 19:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire outside a bar in a popular entertainment district in the Texas capital of Austin, killing two people early Sunday in a shooting that the FBI said is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.The shooting left 14 others wounded, including three who were critically injured, before officers killed the shooter, police said.The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, drove past the bar several times before stopping and shooting a pist
  
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• Body discovered on Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road Saturday: RCMP

  01-03-2026 18:41 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK – A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP detachment has confirmed that a woman’s body was located Saturday in the remote Chilliwack River Valley backcountry.
  According to a statement from Chilliwack RCMP Corporal Carmen Kiener, police were called to a remote area of Chilliwack Lake Forest Service Road for a report of possible human remains located by a passerby.
  With help from Chilliwack Search and Rescue and RCMP Air Services, the remains of a deceased female were located
  
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• At least 22 killed and more than 120 wounded in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate

  01-03-2026 18:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan's port city of Karachi and in the country's north on Sunday left at least 22 people dead and more than 120 others injured as pro-Iran demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate, authorities said.In the north of the country, demonstrators also attacked U.N. and government offices.The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kham
  
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• Ottawa won’t say if it penalized Gripen jets in 2021 analysis

  01-03-2026 18:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — National Defence is refusing to disclose how it analyzed competing fighter jet bids after a Swedish media report suggested the evaluation was weighted against Saab's Gripen E.
  Citing confidential sources, the Swedish business publication Affarsvarlden reported that Ottawa added a risk coefficient to its analysis that significantly undermined the Gripen's test scores because it was still a new series aircraft.
  The report comes after the federal government's internal 2021 scorecard,
  
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• Alberta’s Kevin Koe tops Saskatchewan’s Mike McEwen 6-4 at Montana’s Brier

  01-03-2026 17:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ST. JOHN'S — Alberta's Kevin Koe improved to 2-0 with a 6-4 win over Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen at the Montana's Brier on Sunday.
  McEwen (1-1) took a 3-2 lead with a double in the fifth end and held a 4-3 edge after the eighth.
  However, Koe's rink scored three in the 10th and final end to take the win in the morning session at the national men's curling championship.
  In other action, New Brunswick's James Grattan (1-1) topped Northern Ontario's Sandy MacEwan (1-1) 8-6 and Manitoba's Braden
  
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• Texas bar shooting leaves 3 dead and 14 wounded as FBI investigates terrorism possibility

  01-03-2026 17:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman opened fire outside a bar in a popular entertainment district in the Texas capital of Austin, killing two people early Sunday in a shooting that the FBI said is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.The shooting left 14 others wounded, included three who were critically injured before officers killed the shooter, police said.The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, drove past the bar several times before stopping and shooting a pistol
  
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• No ‘imminent threat’ to Canada amid fallout of U.S. attack on Iran: police

  01-03-2026 17:41 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Canada continues to grapple with the fallout of the ongoing conflict in Iran after the United States and Israel launched a major attack on the Middle Eastern country that left the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead.
  Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada supports the U.S. action in Iran, but Canada will not get directly involved in the conflict.
  On home soil, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police says there is “no indication of any imminent threat to Canada or Canadians&rdqu
  
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• 3 skiers injured after avalanche on Thar Peak Saturday afternoon

  01-03-2026 17:41 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  HOPE — Search and rescue teams from Hope and Chilliwack prevented another tragic headline with the successful retrieval of three skiers from an avalanche this weekend.
  At 2 p.m. Saturday, February 28, Hope Volunteer Search and Rescue teams were paged out to the incident on Thar Peak, in the Coquihalla Summit, and found two subjects with serious injuries on the 400-metre path they landed in after the avalanche.
  The third subject was also injured but was able to call for help.
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• Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured; FBI investigating

  01-03-2026 17:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a shooting early Sunday at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, police said. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said a man driving an SUV drove near the bar, put the vehicle's flashers on, pulled down his window and began shooting with a pistol, striking patrons on the bar patio and in front of the bar. The suspect then parked the vehicle, got out of his car armed with a rifle, a
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of March 1, 2026

  01-03-2026 17:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.
  Name: Darryl ColeAge: 48
  Height: 6’0” ft Weight: 232lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Fail to Comply with Probation, Break and Enter, Theft Under $5000 x2, and Cause Fear or Injury
  Warrant in effect: February 23, 2026
  Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack
  Name: Nicholas CommodoreAge: 31
  Height: 5’7” ft Weight: 181lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Fail
  
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• 3 dead, 14 injured after shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas

  01-03-2026 13:38 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed and 14 others were wounded after a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a press conference early Sunday that police received a call for reports of a “male shooting” at Buford's, a popular beer garden in the city's entertainment district.When police arrived at the scene, they confronted a man with a gun and then “returned fire, killing the suspect.” EMS Chief Robert Luckritz
  
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• Carney says Canada won’t be involved militarily in U.S.-Israel action in Iran

  01-03-2026 12:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not participate in the ongoing conflict in Iran.
  This from Carney comes following the United States and Israel launching an attack on the Middle Eastern country that has left the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead.
  State media in Iran had earlier reported nationwide strikes, with some of the first strikes appearing to hit areas around Khamenei's offices.
  Carney recently called Iran the "principal source of instability and terror
  
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• Playoff-seeking Leafs ’embarrassed’ by 5-2 loss to Senators

  01-03-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — There was no mincing words after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ latest loss, a 5-2 defeat to the visiting Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
  “Just bad. Just fairly embarrassing, to be honest with you,” said Leafs captain Auston Matthews. “We need to have more pride in our play, no matter where we’re at, no matter what the situation is. We just have to have more pride in our game and we didn’t have that tonight.”
  Matthews and the Maple Leafs have drop
  
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• Canadiens encouraged with rebound win over Capitals

  01-03-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis admitted a 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting New York Islanders left a bitter taste with his players.
  Montreal led Thursday's game 3-2 late in the third, but the Islanders rallied with the game-tying goal in the final two minutes before scoring in the extra period.
  The way that game ended was a point of emphasis on Saturday morning before the Canadiens hosted the visiting Washington Capitals.
  “I think we learned from that,” s
  
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• At least 9 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader

  01-03-2026 10:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said.The violence came hours after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said at least 25 people were also wound
  
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• Explosion rocks Iran’s capital as Israel says it is targeting the city after strikes killed Khamenei

  01-03-2026 09:50 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An enormous explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was targeting the heart of the city. Earlier, Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. The blast in Tehran sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky and shook the ground. It wasn’t immediately clear what the target was. Th
  
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• Large explosion rocks Iran’s capital

  01-03-2026 09:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A massive explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was targeting the “heart” of the city.The blast sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Tehran and shook the ground. It wasn’t immediately clear what the target was. The blast appeared centered in a neighborhood that is home to the country’s police headquarters and Iranian state television.The Israeli military said it was striking targets in
  
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• At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader

  01-03-2026 09:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — At least six people were killed in clashes with police Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said.The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said at least eight people were also wounded in the clashes.Police in Karachi said the protesters were later di
  
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• NHL roundup: Gostisbehere sparks Hurricanes’ 5th straight win, 5-2 over Red Wings

  01-03-2026 07:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to their fifth straight National Hockey League victory, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
  Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, Sebastian Aho and Eric Robinson also scored for the Hurricanes, who have used a 12-game point streak (10-0-2) to surge to the top of the Eastern Conference with 82 points.
  Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen made 27 saves to improve to 14-1-2 in his career again
  
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• Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei

  01-03-2026 07:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten Tehran against further escalation. Iran acknowledged Khamenei’s death in the joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday at his Tehran office hours, which has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into questio
  
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• Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1

  01-03-2026 06:56 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored twice and added an assist as the Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night.
  Vince Dunn, Chandler Stephenson and Matty Beniers also scored for the Kraken, who snapped a two-game skid during which they were outscored 9-2 following the Olympic break. Joey Daccord made 27 saves.
  The Canucks, who dropped their fifth straight, got a goal from Liam Ohgren. Kevin Lankinen made 20 stops but has now allowed 15 goals over his last three starts
  
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• Trump warns Iran not to escalate attacks, saying US will strike back with force

  01-03-2026 06:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online that America will strike back ’WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”Trump’s comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before,” Trump wro
  
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• Anand backs Qatar, United Arab Emirates against Iran attacks

  01-03-2026 06:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MUMBAI — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says attacks by Iran against Canada’s partners in the Middle East must stop.
  Anand says in online posts she strongly condemns the targeting of Qatar and stands with the United Arab Emirates as it defends itself against escalation by Iran.
  The latest of those posts came shortly after it was confirmed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after American and Israeli militaries launched an attack on the Middle Eastern country
  
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• Fung, Miller claim bronze in 10-metre World Cup diving in Montreal

  01-03-2026 06:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Katelyn Fung and Kate Miller claimed their first international podium finish as a team in the synchronized 10-metre event at the Montreal Diving World Cup on Saturday.
  The two Ontario athletes earned their best scores on their final two of five dives (69.12 and 73.92 points). Their total of 296.94 points placed them just ahead of the Australians (293.22), who were provisionally second with one dive remaining.
  The gold medal went to Lu Wei and Zhang Minjie of China (349.98), whil
  
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• Muller’s brace powers Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto FC

  01-03-2026 05:40 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller scored twice, powering the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-0 Major League Soccer victory over visiting Toronto FC on Saturday.The German soccer legend converted a penalty kick in the 25th minute, then added another goal in the 37th minute as the 'Caps (2-0-0) stretched their season-opening unbeaten streak to four games across all competitions.
  Brian White also scored for Vancouver, firing in his first goal of the season in first-half stoppage time.The 'Caps held 58.1 p
  
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• Forsberg makes 29 saves, Kings trip Flames 2-0 to end a 5-game losing skid

  01-03-2026 04:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anton Forsberg made 29 saves, Alex Laferriere scored in the second period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
  Forsberg had his second shutout of the season and 10th of his NHL career, two nights after coming on in relief of Darcy Kuemper in the second period of an 8-1 home loss to Edmonton.
  Laferriere scored with 4:24 left in second, putting his own rebound past goalie Dustin Wolf for his 14th goal of
  
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• Caufield scores twice as Canadiens crush Capitals 6-2

  01-03-2026 04:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Cole Caufield scored a pair of first-period goals to help propel the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at the Bell Centre.
  Caufield has a team-high 35 goals on the season, 15 of which have been scored on a Saturday night.
  Mike Matheson and Kirby Dach scored goals in the second period for Montreal (33-17-9), which has recorded at least a point in seven consecutive games (5-0-2).
  Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans added empty-
  
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• Batherson, Cozens lead Senators to 5-2 win over struggling Leafs

  01-03-2026 04:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs gave up four goals in the second period and dropped a 5-2 decision to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
  Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each scored twice, and Thomas Chabot also got on the board for the Senators, who improved to 29-22-8 on the season. Cozens also added an assist.
  Morgan Rielly and William Nylander found the back of the net for the Maple Leafs (27-24-9), who have dropped three in a row. Their last win was Feb. 4 against
  
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• Raptors take control in second half, hand Wizards fourth straight loss in 134-125 decision

  01-03-2026 03:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
  Brandon Ingram added 24 points for the Raptors, who rebounded from back-to-back home losses to Western Conference contenders Oklahoma and San Antonio earlier in the week. Toronto is in fifth place in the East, now three games clear of the play-in group.
  Will Riley scored 19 points for Washington, which lost its fourth straight game
  
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• Sharks edge Oilers 5-4 to snap five-game winless streak

  01-03-2026 01:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Shakir Mukhamadullin broke a tie midway through the third period and the San Jose Sharks snapped a five-game winless streak by edging the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Saturday.
  Mukhamadullin beat Connor Ingram with a slap shot from the point with 10:39 to play to give the Sharks their first victory since Jan. 27 at Vancouver. San Jose had been 0-4-1 since then, starting when the Sharks blew a 3-0 lead in the third period to Edmonton before losing in overtime.
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• Charge looking for consistent play as they fight for PWHL playoff spot

  01-03-2026 00:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — With 13 games remaining in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season, consistency will be the focus for the Ottawa Charge.
  Following a 3-2 shootout loss to the first place Boston Fleet the Charge (4-5-1-7) sit fifth overall, one point back of the New York Sirens for the fourth and final playoff spot.
  Ottawa has just six \games remaining at home, where they have a 4-1-2-2 record. The Charge have struggled on the road this season where they have yet to pick up a win in reg
  
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• Arabic jazz performance journeys into Chilliwack this March

  01-03-2026 00:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — A high-energy musical experience is swinging into the Chilliwack Cultural Centre this spring.
  On March 26, frontman Ahmed Moneka is combining Iraqi and African blues and jazz traditions in “Moneka Arabic Jazz” – a life journey from Baghdad to Toronto told through an ensemble of skilled musicians.
  “Moneka Arabic Jazz is a project reflecting my life and journey in art from Baghdad to Toronto,” explained Moneka.
  “It showcases melody from my hom
  
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• Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under

  01-03-2026 00:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry has yet another chance to win at PGA National.
  The native of Ireland who now calls South Florida home had a bogey-free round of 8-under 63 on Saturday, moving to 13 under and finishing with a share of the lead following three rounds of the Cognizant Classic.He's tied with Austin Smotherman, who battled his way to a 69. Lowry said his goal going into Saturday — which had tee times moved up because of anticipated bad weather — was just
  
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• Recent runners-up Dunstone, McEwen among Draw 2 winners at Brier

  01-03-2026 00:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ST. JOHN'S — Recent runners-up Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen continued to chase an elusive Canadian men's curling title with wins in Draw 2 on Saturday.
  Dunstone's Manitoba team, which finished second to Brad Jacobs at the Montana's Brier in 2025 and was also second in 2023, opened its account at this year's event with a 5-3 win over New Brunswick's Dean Grattan.
  McEwen, who was runner-up in 2024, defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 11-5.
  Dunstone, who also finished second to J
  
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