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• Fort McPherson, N.W.T., declares local state of emergency over flood

  17-05-2023 19:45 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  FORT MCPHERSON, N.W.T. — A hamlet in the Northwest Territories’ Beaufort Delta region has declared a local state of emergency due to flooding from the Peel River. 
  The Hamlet of Fort McPherson said Tuesday night that floodwaters had cut off access to the community’s airport and fresh water would be inaccessible in the near future. 
  Early today, it closed the road to a lake that provides the community’s water, as well as its solid waste facility. 
  Several pu
  
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• Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

  06-01-2026 16:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died, GOP officials said Tuesday. He was 65.His death, confirmed by Majority Whip Tom Emmer and National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson, reduces the Republicans’ already narrow control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213.Details surrounding LaMalfa’s death were unclear.LaMalfa represented Northern California’s 1st District, along the O
  
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• Carney meets with Danish PM as U.S. ramps up talk of taking over Greenland

  06-01-2026 15:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the future of Greenland will be "solely" up to the people of Denmark and Greenland.
  Carney is reacting to new comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and members of his administration about his desire to annex Greenland.
  Carney met with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Paris this morning ahead of a meeting of Ukraine's allies to discuss security guarantees for that country.
  Frederiksen thanked Carney for his support and commitment to work
  
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• Chilliwack RCMP investigate report of bullet hole at downtown bank

  06-01-2026 15:24 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP detachment says police investigated a report of damage to glass at a downtown Chilliwack bank last week, but there’s no indication the damage was caused by any shots discharged from a firearm.Fraser Valley Today received a tip from a Chilliwack resident about a police presence at the Royal Bank of Canada branch at 9296 Main Street on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 31.The resident told FVT that she witnessed what appeared to be two holes
  
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• Canada’s Shapovalov opens 2026 with a straight-set loss in Brisbane

  06-01-2026 15:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BRISBANE — After a 2025 season marked by a climb up the world rankings and two ATP titles, Canadian Denis Shapovalov opened 2026 with a loss Tuesday.
  The 23rd-ranked Shapovalov, of Richmond Hill, Ont., fell in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2, to Belgium’s Raphaël Collignon in the first round of the Brisbane International.
  Shapovalov, who dropped as low as 140th in 2024 after a knee injury, was the sixth seed at the ATP 250 hard-court event, while Collignon came through qualifying.
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• Sabalenka dominates Bucsa at Brisbane International and says Battle of the Sexes helped

  06-01-2026 15:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — The Battle of the Sexes exhibition was a bit of fun for Aryna Sabalenka and a showdown she regarded as good preparation for the Australian Open.
  In her first match since playing Nick Kyrgios in Dubai last month, No. 1-ranked Sabalenka overwhelmed No. 50 Cristina Bucsa 6-0, 6-1 on Tuesday to start her title defense at the Brisbane International. The aim was to lay down a marker ahead of a potential quarterfinal against Madison Keys, who beat Cartney Kessler 6-4, 6
  
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• Czechs pick three NHL goalies plus forwards Necas and Pastrnak for Winter Olympics

  06-01-2026 14:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PRAGUE (AP) — The Czech Republic included three NHL goaltenders in its squad for the Cortina Milan Winter Olympics on Tuesday.
  They were Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks, Karel Vejmelka of the Utah Mammoth and Daniel Vladar of the Philadelphia Flyers.
  Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas, Boston Bruins right winger David Pastrnak and Vegas Golden Knights center Tomas Hertl were among 12 NHL players on the team which is missing Vancouver Canucks forward Filip Chytil, who has not recovere
  
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• Carney says Canadian oil will be competitive after Maduro ouster

  06-01-2026 13:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is working to expand oil markets in Asia with the prospect of Venezuelan oil displacing Canadian product in the American market.
  His remarks come as Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Carney to "immediately approve a pipeline to the Pacific Coast" in an letter to the prime minister shared on social media this morning.In Paris for talks on Ukraine, Carney was asked if U.S. President Donald Trump wanting to take control of Venezuela
  
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• Carney says Freeland’s resignation is ‘consistent’ with taking Ukraine adviser role

  06-01-2026 13:45 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ontario Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's upcoming resignation from the House of Commons is "consistent" with taking a role as an unpaid economic development adviser for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Carney made the remarks at a news conference in Paris today, where he is meeting with other Ukraine allies.
  On Monday Freeland announced her immediate resignation as Carney's special representative on the reconstruction of Ukraine and eventual re
  
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• Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada to build forces to support peace in Ukraine

  06-01-2026 13:36 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will continue to build up its military might in the coming years, in part so it's able to play a role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine.
  Carney is in Paris meeting with Ukraine's allies to discuss the role Canada might play in securing an eventual ceasefire in the war with Russia.
  At a press conference at the Canadian embassy, Carney said the negotiations on peace and security guarantees for Ukraine are "90 per cent of the way there
  
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• European leaders push back on Trump’s comments about a US takeover of Greenland

  06-01-2026 13:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BERLIN (AP) — Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland.The leaders issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its people.”The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenland’s sovereignty in the wake of Trump’s comments about Greenland, whi
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Carney says Freeland’s resignation is ‘consistent’ with Ukraine role

  06-01-2026 13:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ontario Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland's upcoming resignation from the House of Commons is "consistent" with taking a role as an unpaid economic development adviser for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Carney made the remarks at a news conference in Paris today, where he is meeting with Ukraine allies.
  Freeland announced her immediate resignation as Carney's special representative on the reconstruction of Ukraine and eventual resignation as a m
  
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• Chelsea gives new manager Liam Rosenior a six-year contract

  06-01-2026 11:51 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LONDON (AP) — Chelsea confirmed the hiring of new manager Liam Rosenior on a six-year contract after he left French club Strasbourg on Tuesday.The Premier League club said Rosenior signed to 2032.Rosenior has been praised for turning Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as Chelsea, into a force in Ligue 1 after a seventh-place finish last season.“Liam has shown that he can build teams with a clear way of playing while setting the highest standards with players on and
  
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• Raptors rookie Collin Murray-Boyles making most of Jakob Poeltl’s absence from lineup

  06-01-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Collin Murray-Boyles has developed a simple philosophy in his rookie NBA season: work hard.
  Murray-Boyles had 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in an impactful performance for the Raptors as Toronto topped the Atlanta Hawks 118-100 on Monday. He also had three steals and two blocks, leading the Raptors with a plus-24 defensive rating.
  "If you’re not tired, you’re not going hard enough, so I try to be as tired as possible," said Murray-Boyles with a laugh.
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• Grubauer finding his groove as Kraken keep rolling

  06-01-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Philipp Grubauer's comeback season continued Monday with another masterful performance between the pipes.
  Seattle's 34-year-old goaltender made 41 saves to backstop the surging Kraken to a 5-1 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames.
  “Second period, we were a little under the fire there, but we managed to get away and get out of that one with a (1-1) tie, and it was a phenomenal third period,” said Grubauer.
  That's four straight wins for Grubauer with just one goal allowe
  
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• Liam Rosenior leaves Strasbourg and confirms he has an agreement to manage Chelsea

  06-01-2026 10:43 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Liam Rosenior confirmed his exit from French club Strasbourg on Tuesday and strongly hinted he will be the next Chelsea coach.Rosenior has been praised for turning Strasbourg, which is part of the same ownership group as Chelsea, into a force in French soccer after a seventh-place finish last season.Rosenior told a press conference in Strasbourg he has an agreement with Chelsea but has not signed a contract.“Everything is agreed, it will probably go through
  
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• In the news today: Canada’s role in Ukrainian peace, Pipeline asks, Nunavik shooting

  06-01-2026 10:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
  In Paris, Carney set to talk about Canada's role in eventual Ukraine ceasefire
  Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine's other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securing an eventual ceasefire in the war with Russia.
  The "coalition of the willing," a group of more than 30 countries pledged to support Ukraine, is gathering in Paris as ceasefire talks reach a critical
  
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• Poilievre calls for immediate pipeline approval following U.S. action in Venezuela

  06-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S. — and is urging the Liberals to "immediately approve a pipeline to the Pacific Coast."
  In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Tuesday, Poilievre said the action taken by the United States over the weekend has "altered the global energy landscape."
  U.S. President Donald Trump
  
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• Man to appear in court in connection with shootout involving police in Nunavik

  06-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — A 36-year-old northern Quebec man is scheduled to appear in court today in connection with a Dec. 20 exchange of gunfire with Nunavik Police Service officers that turned tragic.
  A person, who local authorities have identified as a six-year-old girl, died 10 days after being found injured inside a home in Inukjuak, Que., following the shooting.
  Andrew Naluktuk is facing several charges, including discharging a firearm at two peace officers and assaulting the same officers with a
  
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• In Paris, Carney set to talk about Canada’s role in eventual Ukraine ceasefire

  06-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PARIS — Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Paris today meeting with Ukraine's other allies to talk about the role Canada might play in securing an eventual ceasefire in the war with Russia.
  The "coalition of the willing," a group of more than 30 countries pledged to support Ukraine, is gathering in Paris as ceasefire talks reach a critical juncture.
  Carney is set to meet directly with a number of world leaders, including Mark Rutte, secretary-general of NATO, and heads of state from Denmark
  
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• Bianca Mugyenyi, wife of rejected NDP leadership hopeful, puts her name forward

  06-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The wife of Montreal activist and former federal NDP leadership hopeful Yves Engler, barred over alleged harassment, says she has put her name forward for the job.
  Bianca Mugyenyi shared on social media late Monday that she submitted vetting materials last week ahead of the NDP leadership vote set for March.
  Engler's platform promised to nationalize energy, banks and telecommunications, while halting oilsands development and speeding up renewable energy sources.Mugyenyi says in an
  
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• Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead Capitals over Ducks

  06-01-2026 07:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night.Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Ryan Leonard had a goal and an assist, John Carlson also scored and Connor McMichael had four assists for the Capitals, who ended a two-game slide. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves in the win.Chris Kreider, Alex Killorn, Jacob Trouba and Beckett Sennecke scored for the Ducks, who have lost six straight. Petr M
  
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• Surging Kraken score four times in third period to burn Flames 5-1

  06-01-2026 06:21 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Shane Wright scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Philipp Grubauer made 41 saves to lead the streaking Seattle Kraken to a 5-1 victory over the Calgary Flames.
  Jacob Melanson, Vince Dunn, Frederick Gaudreau and Matty Beniers also scored for Seattle (19-14-7), which has points in eight straight (7-0-1) overall and have reeled off five consecutive wins on the road.
  The win moves the Kraken into third place in the Pacific Division, one point behind Vegas and Edmonton. Se
  
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• Sweden beats Czechia 4-2 for its 3rd world junior hockey title

  06-01-2026 06:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Love Harenstam made 27 saves and Sweden won its third world junior hockey title, beating Czechia 4-2 on Monday night in the first all-European final since 2016.Sweden also won in 1981 and 2012. Czechia won its lone titles in 2000 and 2001.Casper Juustovaara and Viktor Eklund scored first-period goals, and Sascha Boumedienne gave Sweden a 3-0 lead at 3:47 of the third.Adam Jiricek and Matej Kubiesa scored for Czechia, with Kubiesa striking with 24 seconds left. Ivar S
  
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• Sweden beats Czechia 4-2 for its third world junior hockey title

  06-01-2026 05:51 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Casper Juustovaara and Viktor Eklund scored first-period goals and Sweden won its third world junior hockey title, beating Czechia 4-2 on Monday night in the first all-European final since 2016.
  Sweden also won in 1981 and 2012. Czechia won its lone titles in 2000 and 2001.
  Sascha Boumedienne gave Sweden a 3-0 lead at 3:47 of the third.
  Adam Jiricek and Matej Kubiesa scored for Czechia, with Kubiesa striking with 24 seconds left. Ivar Stenberg capped the scoring with
  
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• Senators frustrated with inconsistent goaltending after loss to Red Wings

  06-01-2026 05:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Forgive the Ottawa Senators if they seem just a little frustrated.
  Monday night the Senators (20-16-5) played well enough to win but a few costly mistakes and subpar goaltending cost them a critical two points against a divisional rival.
  Ottawa fell 5-3 to the Detroit Red Wings and yet the score could have easily been reversed considering how they played.
  The reality is this is not the first loss that can be attributed to poor goaltending.
  The Senators, who are looking to advance
  
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• NHL roundup: Sourdif scores first hat trick to lead Capitals to 7-4 win over Ducks

  06-01-2026 05:20 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night.
  Alex Ovechkin scored twice, Ryan Leonard had a goal and an assist, John Carlson also scored and Connor McMichael had four assists for the Capitals, who ended a two-game slide. Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves in the win.
  Chris Kreider, Alex Killorn, Jacob Trouba and Beckett Sennecke scored for the Ducks, who have lost six straight.Petr
  
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• Red Wings pounce on Senators early, hold on for 5-3 win

  06-01-2026 04:42 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — James van Riemsdyk had a goal and an assist to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid.
  Coming off back-to-back losses to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Red Wings (25-15-4) were determined to take care of things against their divisional rivals in the first of four meetings between the two clubs.
  Andrew Copp, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond and Michael Rasmussen also scored, while John Gibson stopped 35 shots.
  Brady Tka
  
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• Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles impresses as Raptors top Hawks 118-100

  06-01-2026 04:12 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Centre Collin Murray-Boyles scored 17 points in a breakout performance in his rookie season as the Toronto Raptors topped the Atlanta Hawks 118-100 on Monday.
  Murray-Boyles also had seven rebounds and seven assists for Toronto (22-15) in place of injured starter Jakob Poeltl.
  Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 18 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Raptors beat the Hawks for the second game in a row.
  Brandon Ingram had 19 points and nine rebounds as seven Toronto pl
  
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• Canada nabs world junior bronze; Parekh sets record, apologizes to Flames for comment

  06-01-2026 03:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SAINT PAUL — Zayne Parekh didn't have much interest in the high-water mark he had just surpassed.
  Despite registering the most points ever by a Canadian defenceman at a world junior hockey championship, the 19-year-old felt he hadn't done enough.
  The Calgary Flames blueliner then closed his tournament with an apology.
  Parekh had a goal and an assist to set a new record for points by a blueliner from Canada at an under-20 men's showcase with 13 as the country salvaged a bronze medal thanks
  
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