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• Red-hot Devils work overtime to burn Flames 4-3

  06-11-2022 06:18 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Fabian Zetterlund scored twice including the overtime winner on Saturday to lead the New Jersey Devils to a sixth straight NHL victory, winning 4-3 over the Calgary Flames.Nathan Bastian, Fabian Zetterlund and Miles Wood also scored for New Jersey (9-3-0), which has won nine of its last 10. Jesper Bratt was held off the scoresheet, snapping his franchise-record point streak to open the season at 11 games.
  Nazem Kadri, Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov scored for Calgary (5-4-1),
  
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• Heavy snowstorm to hit Toronto, Eastern Canada as frigid temperatures persist

  25-01-2026 17:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  While much of the country has been hit with bone-chilling cold, Toronto and other parts of Eastern Canada are bracing for heavy snowfall and other severe weather conditions.
  Environment Canada predicts Toronto could get up to 40 centimetres of snowfall Sunday.
  The weather agency has issued an orange winter storm alert for the much of the Greater Toronto Area, warning of significantly reduced visibility with strong wind gusts up to 50 kilometres per hour throughout the day before the system start
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of January 25, 2026

  25-01-2026 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: Ricky BastiampillaiAge: 42
  Height: 6’0” ft Weight: 166lbs
  Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Trafficking in Controlled Substance x10
  Warrant in effect: January 20, 2026
  Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack
  Name: Dallas FriesenAge: 41
  Height: 6’1” ft Weight: 231lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
  Wanted: Unlawfully at Large
  Warrant in effect: January 19, 2026
  Pa
  
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• QC Minister Christine Fréchette is entering the race for the leadership of the CAQ

  25-01-2026 16:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec Economy Minister Christine Fréchette officially launched a bid to lead the governing Coalition Avenir Québec and replace Premier François Legault, who plans to step down.She made the announcement Sunday in Trois-Rivières, her hometown.She joins her colleague Environment Minister Bernard Drainville, , who announced on Saturday his intention to try to succeed François Legault.
  Under party rules unveiled last week, leadership c
  
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• B.C. cities face off for a piece of ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Hudson Williams

  25-01-2026 15:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — It's a "Heated Rivalry" beef, with a side-serving of spaghetti, as British Columbia cities lay claim to Hudson Williams, star of the gay hockey television phenomenon.
  Williams, who stars as Shane Hollander in the Crave series, has connections with multiple B.C. cities — he was born in Kelowna, grew up in Kamloops, lives in Vancouver and worked in New Westminster.
  The cities' tourism bodies have been leaning in to the success of the series about rival hockey players who de
  
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• Maureen Murphy surging offensivelt for Montreal Victoire

  25-01-2026 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LAVAL — If you were to look up the top playoff scorer in Montreal Victoire history, it wouldn’t be Marie-Philip Poulin, or even Laura Stacey.That honour would go to third-year forward Maureen Murphy.Her five points in seven Professional Women’s Hockey League playoff games is two more than Poulin, and her three goals in those situations is one more than the player known as “Captain Clutch.”
  Murphy, who scored two goals in Montreal’s 3-1 win over the Ottawa Char
  
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• Carney set to spend much of 2026 travelling the world in search of trade

  25-01-2026 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Mark Carney has been circling the globe on government aircraft since becoming prime minister — part of his efforts to secure new trade links and investment to double non-U.S. exports in the next decade.
  In just the first month of this year, he visited France, China, Qatar and Switzerland.
  The Prime Minister's Office seldom confirms trips months in advance, and summit plans may change given the current geopolitical tumult. But here's a look at the places Carney could be heade
  
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• Novak Djokovic advances to Australian Open quarterfinals on a walkover after Jakub Mensik withdraws

  25-01-2026 11:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Novak Djokovic has had a walkover into the Australian Open quarterfinals after Jakub Mensik withdrew 24 hours ahead of their scheduled fourth-round match with an abdominal injury.The tournament confirmed Mensik's withdrawal late Sunday. The match had been scheduled for Rod Laver Arena on Monday night.“After last couple of matches, I started to feel worse, and actually the problem is my abdominal muscle on the left side,” Mensik said in comments publi
  
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• Jets ’embarrassed’ with effort in 5-1 loss to visiting Red Wings

  25-01-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — Todd McLellan expects his leaders to lead.
  When the Detroit Red Wings coach saw veteran goaltender John Gibson take exception to a questionable hit from Morgan Barron — leaving his crease to confront his opponent near the penalty box — he wasn’t the least bit bothered.
  "He has fire," McLellan said. "If he was a forward he'd probably have 100 penalty minutes. He just has that emotion and he's fiery. We don't mind that.
  "We obviously don't want him not being able
  
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• Hurricanes score early, Bussi does the rest in 4-1 win over Senators

  25-01-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Night after night, Carolina Hurricanes rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi continues to earn his starting role for one of the hottest teams in hockey.
  Posting a .972 save percentage while saving 35 of 36 shots against, Bussi effectively stymied any offence that Ottawa could muster on Saturday. According to Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour, Bussi can take most of the credit for his team’s 4-1 victory over the Senators, the Canes' 32nd win of the season.
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• Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard joins elite company with six-point game

  25-01-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Even joining elite hockey history didn't faze Evan Bouchard.
  The Edmonton Oilers star defenceman scored his first-ever hat trick and contributed three assists Saturday, powering his team to a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals.
  Playing in his 400th regular-season game, Bouchard became just the fourth defenceman in NHL history to notch three goals and three assists in a game. The only other players on that list are Bobby Orr, Tom Bladon and Doug Crossman.
  "It’s good compa
  
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• Figure skater Fournier Beaudry opens up about Sorensen allegation in Netflix doc

  25-01-2026 09:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Figure skater Laurence Fournier Beaudry broke down in tears in a new Netflix documentary as she described being caught up in the fallout after Nikolaj Sorensen, her boyfriend and former ice dance partner, was accused of sexual assault.
  Fournier Beaudry, a 33-year-old from Montreal, opens up about the allegations in “Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing,” a docuseries set for release Feb. 1.
  The three-part show follows three of ice dancing's top teams ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympic Gam
  
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• Bruins edge Canadiens 4-3

  25-01-2026 07:41 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that beat Montreal goalie Samuel Montembeault to tie the game at 3-3.Viktor Arvidsson also scored a goal and Charlie McAvoy had three assists for Boston, which has won 10 of its last 12 an
  
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• Chiefs Take Series Lead with Retro Night Win Over Langley

  25-01-2026 07:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  By Shaelee Dombrowski
   
  Chilliwack, B.C. – The Chiefs’ Retro Night, presented by Mark’s Chilliwack, on Saturday night saw the Chilliwack Chiefs and Langley Rivermen face off for the third time this month. Going into the game, the season series was tied 1-1, with the away team winning each time. Both teams played on Friday night, Chilliwack gained a point in a shootout loss in Coquitlam, while Langley came off a 5-3 win against Nanaimo at home. With the teams just four poin
  
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• Australia announces cull of dingoes that circled Canadian woman’s body on beach

  25-01-2026 07:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Government officials in Australia say a pack of dingoes found circling the body of a Canadian woman after her death on a beach on K'gari will be culled.
  A spokesperson from Queensland's ministry of Environment and Tourism says in an online statement that rangers have monitored the pack since the death of 19-year-old Piper James on Monday.
  Citing aggressive behaviour, the spokesperson says the wild dogs are an "unacceptable public safety risk" and are to be euthanized "humanely."
  Minister Andrew
  
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• Bouchard brilliant as Edmonton Oilers down Washington Capitals 6-5 in OT

  25-01-2026 07:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a wild 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
  Evan Bouchard scored his first NHL hat trick and added three assists in his 400th regular-season contest. McDavid tallied a goal and three helpers in regulation, Zach Hyman scored and Leon Draisaitl contributed three helpers for the Oilers (26-19-8).
  It was a difficult night for Edmonton netminder Connor Ingram, who gave up three goals on 12
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Australia to cull dingoes that circled Canadian woman’s body on beach

  25-01-2026 06:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Government officials in Australia say dingoes found circling the body of a Canadian woman after her death on a beach on K'Gari will be culled.
  A spokesperson from Queensland's ministry of Environment and Tourism says the pack has been deemed an "unacceptable public safety risk" and will be euthanized "humanely."More coming.
  The Canadian Press
  
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• NHL roundup: Bruins unbeaten in seven at home after 4-3 win over Canadiens

  25-01-2026 06:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
  Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that beat Montreal goalie Samuel Montembeault to tie the game at 3-3.
  Viktor Arvidsson also scored a goal and Charlie McAvoy had three assists for Boston, which has won 10 of its last 12
  
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• Top-ranked Sabalenka powers her way into quarterfinals at Australian Open

  25-01-2026 04:55 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, attempting to win her third Australian Open title in four years, reached the quarterfinals on Sunday with a victory over No. 17 Victoria Mboko of Canada 6-1, 7-6 (1).
  Sabalenka, using a high-powered serve that produced three aces in the first set, rolled over the 19-year-old Canadian in just 31 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.Sabalenka was not quite as dominant in the second set — producing a few more unforced errors — against
  
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• Youth assaulted, hospitalized with serious injuries: Langley RCMP

  25-01-2026 04:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LANGLEY — Mounties in Langley say a youth was the victim of an apparent assault with a weapon Saturday at the Willowbrook Mall in Langley.
  According to a statement from Langley RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Zynal Sharoom, police were called to Willowbrook Mall, 19705 Fraser Highway, at about 4:31 p.m. Saturday for the report of an alleged robbery.
  Police say emergency crews responded to the area and located a youth victim who appeared to have been assaulted with a weapon. The youth was promptly t
  
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• Geekie scores 100th career goal, Bruins beat Canadiens 4-3 to spoil Caufield’s hat trick

  25-01-2026 04:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BOSTON (AP) — Morgan Geekie scored his 100th career goal with 5:53 remaining to break a tie and give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.
  Geekie’s winner, his second goal of the night, came on the power play just 12 seconds after Fraser Minten fired a backhander that beat Montreal goalie Samuel Montembeault to tie the game at 3-3.
  Viktor Arvidsson also scored a goal and Charlie McAvoy had three assists for Boston, which has won 10 of its last 12
  
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• American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

  25-01-2026 04:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he reached the top of the spire of the 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower about 90 minutes after he started. Wearing a red short-sleeve shirt, he waved his arms back and forth over his head.Honnold, known for his ropeless ascent up Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, climbed up one corner of Taipei 101 u
  
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• Red Wings score four times in third period to ground Jets 5-1

  25-01-2026 04:22 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — J.T. Compher scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in front of a sold-out crowd at Canada Life Centre Saturday night.
  The Red Wings (32-16-5) rebounded from a 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota on Thursday and now have points in their last five games (4-0-1). The Jets (20-24-7) have now lost four of their last five.
  Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat and Marco Kasper also scored for the Red Wings, who scored four times in the third period. DeBrincat and Kas
  
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• Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi helps Hurricanes blow past Senators 4-1

  25-01-2026 04:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Another elite performance from rookie goaltender Brandon Bussi and a three-goal opening frame combined for a comfortable 4-1 win for the Carolina Hurricanes over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
  The first meetup between the Hurricanes and Senators opened with a ceremony honouring former head coach Jacques Martin’s induction into the Senators’ Ring of Honour. Martin was Ottawa’s bench boss between 1996 to 2004, the Jack Adams Award winner in the 1998-99 season and
  
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• Top-ranked Sabalenka ends Mboko’s singles run in fourth round at Australian Open

  25-01-2026 03:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MELBOURNE — Victoria Mboko's impressive singles run at the Australian Open came to a halt in the fourth round on Sunday in Melbourne.
  The Toronto teen, seeded 17th in the prestigious Grand Slam event, was bounced by Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus — the world's top-ranked female player — 6-1, 7-6 (1) in one hour 26 minutes inside Rod Laver Arena.
  Sabalenka, who needed only 34 minutes to take the first set, finished with six aces, three double faults, 27 winners and 24 unforced error
  
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• Si Koo Kim leads American Express with Scheffler and teenager Brown one shot back

  25-01-2026 02:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Blades Brown looked well beyond his 18 years under increasing attention Saturday. He finished with three straight birdies that left him tied with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, both of them one shot behind Si Woo Kim going into the final round of The American Express.
  Kim had a 6-under 66 and the advantage of playing La Quinta Country Club as the wind finally arrived in the Coachella Valley. Scheffler and Brown were on the Stadium Course at PGA West, the most diffi
  
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• All in the Family: Northern Ontario’s Scharf joined by daughter McCarville at Hearts

  25-01-2026 01:52 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MISSISSAUGA — Now that Grade 11 exams are out of the way, Bella McCarville can concentrate on her next task: helping her mother and new teammates try to win the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
  The 16-year-old McCarville is making her debut at the Canadian women's curling championship as an alternate for Northern Ontario skip — and her mom — Krista Scharf.
  "To experience it with her is pretty amazing," Scharf said. "Just seeing it through her eyes is awesome."
  Proudly sporting th
  
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• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announces closure of research operations, job cuts

  25-01-2026 01:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada says it is closing seven of its research operations as part of the federal government's efforts to cut the size of the public service.
  The federal department said research centres in Guelph, Ont., Quebec City and Lacombe, Alta., as well as four satellite research farms across Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are closing.It said so far, approximately 665 department positions have also been reduced and nearly 1,050 employees received notices on Thursday.
  "The
  
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• Myanmar holds its last election round with the army already certain to keep control over government

  25-01-2026 01:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Voting began on Sunday in Myanmar in the final round of a three-stage general election, capping a nearly monthlong process that has already ensured the country’s military rulers and their allies will command a parliamentary majority to form a new government.Critics say the polls are neither free not fair, and are designed to legitimize the power of the military after it ousted the elected civilian government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021.The army-backed
  
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• Man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown, National Guard activated

  25-01-2026 01:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal immigration officer shot and killed a man Saturday in Minneapolis, drawing hundreds of protesters onto the frigid streets and ratcheting up tensions in a city already shaken by another fatal shooting weeks earlier.Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse who had protested President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city. After the shooting, an angry crowd gathered and protesters cla
  
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