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• A US Open oops for Lowry, who gets a penalty after picking up his ball but forgetting to mark

  14-06-2025 01:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (AP) — Shane Lowry had spent 32 holes being battered by Oakmont Country Club.
  Then he made a mistake that couldn’t be blamed on the course.
  “Probably one of the stupidest things I’ve ever done,” he said.
  Lowry was penalized a stroke Friday at the U.S. Open after he picked up his ball on the 14th green without marking it. The penalty stroke gave him a double bogey on the hole on his way to finishing at 17 over par for the tournament.
  “I picked the
  
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• Juno-winning rapper bbno$ stepping away from music over online negativity

  20-12-2025 13:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Canadian rapper bbno$ says he's stepping away from the music industry over what he says is a constant stream of online negativity.
  Earlier this month the entertainer from British Columbia posted on social media he'd stop making music "for the foreseeable future."
  The Juno-winning rapper told the Fear& podcast this week he likes to stay positive, but has faced bullying online and says he isn't a fan of the negativity.
  Bbno$, whose real name is Alexander Gumuchian, says there's no harm in step
  
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• Intergenerational daycare aiming to strengthen bonds between kids and ‘grandfriends’

  20-12-2025 12:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Among the thousands of new child-care spaces opening up across the country is a unique centre in Ottawa nestled at the heart of a long-term care campus, a dementia- and kid-friendly space meant to truly integrate the children and the seniors they sweetly dub "grandfriends."
  There are a few child-care centres located within long-term care homes and an intergenerational daycare located in the community, and this joint effort from Andrew Fleck Children's Services and Perley Health builds on that mo
  
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• Hundreds of pests found in federal buildings as feds draft back-to-office plan

  20-12-2025 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Insects, bats, rodents and other pests have been spotted in federal buildings more than 500 times in the Ottawa area this year, as the government makes plans to get public servants to spend more time in the office.
  Amber Sabourin, a spokesperson for Public Services and Procurement Canada, said there were 549 confirmed reports of pests in 93 Crown-owned buildings in the National Capital Region between April 1 and Nov. 24.
  Sabourin said the pests included — but were "not limit
  
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• Carney has sketched the broad strokes of an AI policy, but details remain vague

  20-12-2025 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — At the Paris AI Action Summit in February, then-prime minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders watched as U.S. Vice President JD Vance took the stage to rail against AI regulation.
  Vance's speech — delivered with his face projected on a large screen between the intricately-carved pillars lining the stage at the historic Grand Palais — marked the beginning of a global shift in governments' attitudes toward AI governance.
  That shift hit Canada a month later, when
  
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• Anti-immigrant sentiment rises with loss of consensus on immigration policy

  20-12-2025 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Canada's long-held consensus on immigration — that it's a net positive for the country — has been coming apart in recent years.
  Roughly half of the population thinks too many immigrants have been coming to Canada, according to several private polling firms.
  That parallels a government survey from November 2024, when 54 per cent of respondents to a phone survey conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada said "too many" immigrants were coming to Canada.
  Im
  
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• Pakistani court sentences former Prime Minister Imran Khan and wife to 17 years in graft case

  20-12-2025 11:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court convicted and sentenced imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife on Saturday to 17 years in prison after finding them guilty of retaining and selling state gifts, officials and his party said.The couple pleaded not guilty when they were indicted last year. They were accused of selling the gifts, including jewelry from Saudi Arabia’s government, at prices far below their market value while he was in office. Prosecutors said Khan and h
  
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• Chiefs Close Out 2025 Home Schedule with 6-1 Win

  20-12-2025 09:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  By Shaelee Dombrowski
   
  The Chilliwack Chiefs faced the division-leading Coquitlam Express Friday night for the fourth time this season. With the home team victorious in each of the first three games of the season series, the Chiefs aimed to keep that trend alive. Coquitlam has had a more successful season thus far, but in the last 10, Chilliwack has picked up more points, making for an exciting matchup between these division rivals.   
   
  It was a busy first period that
  
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• Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight

  20-12-2025 07:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MIAMI (AP) — Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight on Friday night.The two-time heavyweight champion displayed why he is one of the sport’s elite punchers when he dropped the fading Paul twice in the fifth round.Sensing the YouTuber was finished, Joshua rocked him with a right uppercut early in the sixth. The native of England then floored Paul with a combination to the head.Although Paul (12-2) reached his feet again, Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs
  
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• Burns, Necas give Avalanche early lead in 3-2 win over Jets for 12th straight home win

  20-12-2025 06:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DENVER (AP) — Brent Burns and Martin Necas scored early and the Colorado Avalanche held on to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight win.
  Parker Kelly also scored for the Avalanche, who are 6-0-1 since their last regulation loss, a 6-3 defeat at the New York Islanders on Dec. 4. Scott Wedgewood finished with 20 saves.Colorado has won 12 straight at home to move to 14-0-2 at Ball Arena this season with the 16-game home point streak the fourth longest in franchi
  
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• Panthers rally from 3 goals down to beat Hurricanes in shootout

  20-12-2025 06:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart scored extra-attacker goals in the final minutes to lead a furious comeback, Evan Rodrigues got the winning goal in the shootout and the Florida Panthers stunned the Carolina Hurricanes with a 4-3 victory on Friday night.
  Brad Marchand also scored for Florida, which trailed 3-0 midway through the third and still was down 3-1 with less than five minutes left. The NHL said it was the first time Florida won a game when down by three goals in t
  
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• Canadiens acquire centre Phillip Danault from Kings for second-round pick

  20-12-2025 05:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Phillip Danault is heading back to Montreal.
  The Montreal Canadiens acquired the veteran centre from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round draft pick on Friday. The draft selection previously belonged to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
  Danault returns to the Canadiens after spending six seasons in Montreal from 2015 to 2021.
  The 32-year-old from Victoriaville, Que., signed a six-year, US$33-million contract with the Kings in free agency after helping the Canadiens
  
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• Kiefer Sherwood has hat trick as Canucks beat Islanders 4-1 for 3rd straight win

  20-12-2025 04:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood had three goals for his second hat trick of the season as the Vancouver Canucks beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Friday night for their third straight win.
  David Kampf also scored and Thatcher Demko had 21 saves to help the Canucks finish a sweep of the three New York-area teams this week. Vancouver won 2-1 at New Jersey on Sunday and beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday. Demko was in net for all three wins.
  Anders Lee spoiled Demko's shutout bid with 5:05 left
  
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• B.C. Union that represents 67,500 health workers votes 54.2 per cent for 4 year deal

  20-12-2025 02:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BURNABY — The bargaining group that represents 67,500 health workers in British Columbia has voted 54.2 per cent in favour of a four-year agreement.The deal follows other contracts recently signed with the government, which include wage increases of three per cent in each year, and the Facilities Bargaining Association says it also has gains in support for recruitment, retention and workplace safety.A statement from the Finance Ministry says the workers will also receive wage comparability
  
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• Snuneymuxw First Nation purchases the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam

  20-12-2025 01:56 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NANAIMO — A First Nation on Vancouver Island is all in on the casino business in B.C., announcing its fifth purchase in the province this year.The Snuneymuxw First Nation says it has an agreement to purchased the Coquitlam, B.C., venue owned by the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver.
  Snuneymuxw Chief Mike Wyse says the acquisition of the new casino marks another step toward "economic self-determination" for the nation, strengthening their financial independence and restoring an economy that t
  
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• Alberta Next panel recommends ditching RCMP, referendum to quit CPP

  20-12-2025 01:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked panel re-examining the province's relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a provincewide referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
  The Alberta Next panel, in a report with findings and recommendations, says creating a provincial pension plan was the most hotly debated topic among citizens and one that needs to proceed to a vote.
  “Replacing the CPP with an (Alberta plan) is the most fi
  
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• Certain salads sold in Western Canada recalled for possible listeria contamination

  20-12-2025 01:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Five food products ranging from salads to noodle bowls distributed across Western Canada have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination.
  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the affected products are branded "Inspiredgo" and include Greek Mezze salad, Dill Chickpea salad and Super Solstice salad packages.
  The brand's bento noodle bowl and pickle platter snack pack products are also affected.
  The recalled items were distributed across all four provinces in Western Ca
  
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• US military launches strikes in Syria against Islamic State fighters after American deaths

  20-12-2025 00:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration launched military strikes Friday in Syria to “eliminate” Islamic State group fighters and weapons sites in retaliation for an ambush attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter almost a week ago. A U.S. official described it as “a large-scale” strike that hit 70 targets in areas across central Syria that had IS infrastructure and weapons. Another U.S. official, who also spoke on condition of anonymity to
  
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• Hegseth announces operation in Syria to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters after deaths of Americans

  20-12-2025 00:12 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced the start of a military operation in Syria to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” following the deaths of three U.S. citizens in an ambush attack almost a week ago.A U.S. official described it as “a large-scale” strike that targeted multiple locations and concentrated areas across central Syria that had Islamic State group infrastructure and weapons. Another U.S. official,
  
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• Man charged in shooting at Abbotsford, B.C., business

  20-12-2025 00:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ABBOTSFORD — A 22-year-old man accused of shooting at an Abbotsford, B.C., business this week has been charged, but police say officers with its extortion unit continue to investigate.The update comes after Abbotsford police said on Thursday that no one was hurt in the shooting that happened around 10:45 p.m. the day before at a business on King Road.It said that officers arrived at the scene and confirmed the details, including a description of the suspect and his vehicle.Police say offic
  
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• Alberta government panel calls to ditch RCMP, hold referendum to quit CPP

  20-12-2025 00:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s handpicked panel re-examining the province's relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a provincewide referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
  The Alberta Next panel, in a new report of findings and recommendations, says creating a provincial pension plan was the most hotly debated topic among citizens but one that needs to proceed to a vote.
  “Replacing the CPP with an (Alberta plan) is the most f
  
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• Hegseth announces operation to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters in Syria after deaths of Americans

  19-12-2025 23:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the start of an operation to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” in Syria following the deaths of three U.S. citizens.“This is not the beginning of a war — it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trump’s leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people,” he said Friday on social media.Two Iowa National Guard
  
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• 1 charged in overnight shooting at Abbotsford business

  19-12-2025 23:26 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ABBOTSFORD — The Abbotsford Police Department is continuing to investigate an overnight shooting at a local business on King Road Wednesday evening.
  On December 17, at around 10:43 p.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 31000 block of King Road. No one was injured in the incident.
  The following day, AbbyPD reports that 22-year-old Gursewak Singh has been formally charged in connection with the incident.
  Police are releasing a photo of Singh to encourage additional
  
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• Judge says Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber gets to keep his truck

  19-12-2025 23:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — One of the main organizers of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" won't have to forfeit a long-haul truck used in the 2022 protest, following a court ruling today.
  Diane Magas, Chris Barber's lawyer, says an Ontario court judge denied the forfeiture application brought by the Crown, despite the truck — called "Big Red" — being "offence-related property."
  Magas says Barber's defence team supports the decision and Barber is relieved to be able to keep the truck "that has been part
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Alberta government panel urges referendum to quit Canada Pension Plan

  19-12-2025 23:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — An Alberta panel re-examining the province's relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to ditch the RCMP and hold a referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.
  But a report from the Alberta Next panel says any referendum on leaving the CPP should be held after residents receive more information on the pros and cons.
  The panel also says such a vote should only be held if an Alberta pension plan matches or betters payouts and premiums of the federal system.
  It’s one
  
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• Investigation into illegal releases of invasive sport fish in Cultus Lake, B.C.

  19-12-2025 23:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — The BC Conservation Officer Service is seeking public help as it investigates illegal releases of smallmouth bass, a prized sport fish, into Cultus Lake in Chilliwack, B.C.
  The service says its investigations suggest "multiple instances" of the invasive predatory species being released into the lake since 2017.
  It says smallmouth bass aren't native to the lake and pose a serious threat to species such as the endangered Cultus Lake sockeye salmon and the threatened pygmy sculpi
  
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• Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won’t seek reelection to House

  19-12-2025 22:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress.In a post on X, Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said “it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York.” Stefanik was facing Bruce Blakeman, the exe
  
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• Fact File: The truth behind common dental myths

  19-12-2025 22:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Anxiety, distrust and misinformation about dental care is abundant on social media, where posts containing false or out-of-context claims about dentistry can receive millions of views.The Canadian Press looked at several claims posted to social media in recent months that promote false, misleading or out-of-context information about dental care, and spoke to dentists about the truth behind common dental myths.CAN REMINERALIZING PRODUCTS CURE CAVITIES?
  A TikTok video from November with around two
  
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• Rep. Elise Stefanik says she’s suspending her campaign for New York governor, won’t seek reelection

  19-12-2025 22:26 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday that she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress.In a post on X, Stefanik, a Republican ally of President Donald Trump, said “it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York.” Stefanik was facing Bruce Blakeman, the exe
  
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• Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose

  19-12-2025 22:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in Southern California over whether the Angels should be held responsible for Skaggs’ 2019 death after he snorted a fentanyl-laced pill provided by the team’s communications director, Eric Kay.Skaggs’ widow, Carli, and his parents filed the lawsuit allegin
  
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