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• Theodore (Ted) Penner - Chilliwack Progress

  15-11-2025 01:48 via news.google.com
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• Man with loaded shotgun found passed out inside running vehicle: AbbyPD

  01-02-2026 22:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ABBOTSFORD – Police in Abbotsford say a 47-year-old man who is known to police was arrested after they found him passed out inside a vehicle with a loaded shotgun inside.
  According to a statement from AbbyPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker, an alert resident reported a suspicious vehicle in their neighbourhood to police just before 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.
  Police say the vehicle was idling with a man inside passed out behind the wheel, which raised concerns and prompted a call to police.
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• Chilliwack residents launching first dirty soda shop in Fraser Valley in District 1881

  01-02-2026 21:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Downtown Chilliwack’s incoming pizza-shaped hole this month may not stay vacant for too long with the introduction of a new fizzy tenant. 
  Chilliwack resident Zac Bisschop and his wife are launching Mona’s Sodas – the first brick-and-mortar dirty soda shop in the Fraser Valley.
  “They’re really popular, mostly in the Mormon states in the U.S., but it’s really kind of blown up the last few years and started to expand down there, so we wan
  
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• Canada’s Kerri Einarson returns to Scotties Tournament of Hearts final

  01-02-2026 21:40 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MISSISSAUGA — Canada's Kerri Einarson is returning to the championship game at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.
  Einarson beat Alberta's Selena Sturmay 12-5 in the semifinal of the Canadian women's curling championship.
  Einarson will face Manitoba's Kaitlyn Lawes in the tournament's final later Sunday.
  The championship game will be a rematch of Saturday's 1/2 Page playoff when Lawes routed Einarson 10-2 in eight ends.
  It's the 10th consecutive year that either Einarson or Rachel Homan hav
  
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• Thousands rally in Toronto to support Iran uprising, call for regime change

  01-02-2026 21:25 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — Thousands gathered in Toronto on Sunday to show support for the Iranian people as a deadly uprising sweeps through the Middle Eastern country.Protesters took to Sankofa Square to demand the fall of the Islamic regime, one of multiple protests in Toronto and across the country over the past several weeks.Countrywide protests began in Iran on Dec. 28 sparked by an ongoing economic crisis that has sent the country's currency into freefall.While protesters were initially focused on I
  
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• Three men arrested in Surrey, B.C., after alleged extortion-related shooting

  01-02-2026 21:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SURREY — The Surrey Police Service says three men have been arrested after an early-morning shooting Sunday believed to be related to extortions.Police said officers were on patrol in the city's Crescent Beach neighbourhood just before 4 a.m. when a call came in about a shooting and small fire outside a home near 132 Street and Crescent Road.The police service said members from the Lower Mainland police dog service and Delta Police also responded, and people in a suspect vehicle "fled on f
  
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• Oilers place goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers

  01-02-2026 20:53 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have placed goaltender Calvin Pickard on waivers.
  The 33-year-old from Moncton had a 5-6-2 record this season with a 3.68 goals-against average and .871 save percentage.
  Pickard was in the second season of a two-year, US$2 million deal.
  He served as Stuart Skinner's backup the previous couple of seasons as Edmonton made back-to-back runs to the Stanley Cup final.
  However, he lost his spot to Connor Ingram after Tristan Jarry returned from the injured reserve
  
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• Conservatives, Poilievre seek to carry convention momentum back into Parliament

  01-02-2026 20:40 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Political analysts say the federal Conservatives and leader Pierre Poilievre have momentum coming off a unifying convention in Calgary but the party still has a hill to climb in Parliament to one-up Prime Minster Mark Carney and the Liberals.
  The Conservatives wrapped up their three-day national convention yesterday that saw Poilievre easily passed his mandatory leadership review by earning 87 per cent support from delegates.
  Pollster Nik Nanos says Poilievre's result was "quite s
  
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• Oilers’ Bouchard named NHL’s third star of the month

  01-02-2026 20:36 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard has been named the NHL’s third star of the month.
  Bouchard topped all defencemen and ranked fourth among all skaters with 23 (eight goals, 15 assists) in 15 games to guide the Oilers to an 8-5-2 January.Only two blueliners in the past 33 years have compiled more points in a single calendar month: Nashville's Roman Josi with 28 points in March 2022 and Colorado's Cale Makar with 25 points in November 2023.
  Tampa Bay Lightning right-w
  
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• No shortage of agreements in principle with CFL negotiation window opening

  01-02-2026 20:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The CFL's free-agency process opened with quite a bang Sunday.
  The CFL negotiation window -- the time when teams can contact pending free agents -- opened at noon ET on Sunday. And roughly 16 minutes in, TSN was reporting that American defensive back Jonathan Moxie had agreed to terms with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
  Starting on Sunday, teams can contact and make binding, registered and non-retractable offers to pending free agents. The window closes next Sunday, after which curre
  
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• Dawson Creek RCMP announce charges against three people in 2023 homicide

  01-02-2026 20:14 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DAWSON CREEK — Police in Dawson Creek, B.C., say three people have been charged with first-degree murder more than two years after a 37-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle on New Year's Eve in 2023.Dawson Creek RCMP say Robert Girbav, 37, was found dead inside a truck by officers responding to a suspicious vehicle call in the city, which is about 400 kilometres northeast of Prince George.Police say the three people charged in the case are 31-year-old Tanner Murray, 34-year-old Robert
  
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• Montreal demonstrators protest Trump immigration crackdown at U.S. Consulate

  01-02-2026 19:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Demonstrators are gathering in downtown Montreal to protest against the immigration crackdown by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis and other American cities.
  Protesters are assembling outside the U.S. Consulate on Saint-Catherine Street in the wake of the killing of two American citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis in the past few weeks.
  The rally caps off a weekend of demonstrations across the continent.
  On Friday afternoon, protesters in Vancouver gathered outside Ho
  
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• Chilliwack cat shelter restructures ahead of membership meeting

  01-02-2026 19:32 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven has recently introduced a new executive director amid major leadership changes that sent its manager on medical leave.
  On January 6, the organization wrote a letter to veterinary partners introducing Bernadette Maguire as its interim executive director, saying Maguire is authorized to make medical decisions, approve procedures and medications, and request medical records for the cats in its care.
  The board of directors also noted that Christy M
  
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• Russian drones kill at least 12 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

  01-02-2026 18:59 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit a bus carrying mineworkers and killed at least a dozen people, Ukrainian authorities said Sunday, hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the next round of peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place on Wednesday and Thursday. The strike injured several more people and sparked a fire that was subsequently put out, according to the emergency services. DTEK, Ukraine&rsqu
  
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• Cat shelter manager takes medical leave, cites stress from ‘significant’ organizational disruption

  01-02-2026 18:09 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — The Chilliwack Animal Safe Haven has recently introduced a new executive director amid major leadership changes that sent its manager on medical leave. 
  On January 6, the organization wrote a letter to veterinary partners introducing Bernadette Maguire as its interim executive director, saying Maguire is authorized to make medical decisions, approve procedures and medications, and request medical records for the cats in its care. 
  The board of directors also noted th
  
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• 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from Texas detention facility

  01-02-2026 17:22 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  A 5-year-old boy and his father detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held in Texas have been released following a judge's order. They have returned to Minnesota, according to the office of Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.The two were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on Jan. 20. They were taken to a detention facility in Dilley, Texas.Katherine Schneider, a spokesperson for the Democratic congressman, confirmed the two had arrived home.Images of the young boy wearing a bunny hat and Spider
  
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• Russian drone strike kills 15 in Dnipro as Zelenskyy says more Russia-Ukraine talks next week

  01-02-2026 17:19 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian drone strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro hit a bus carrying mineworkers and killed 15 people, Ukrainian emergency services said Sunday. The strike injured a further seven people and sparked a fire that was subsequently put out, according to the emergency services. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company, said it owned the bus and accused Russia of carrying out “a large-scale terorrist attack on DTEK mines in the Dnipropetrovsk region,"
  
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• Cleanup efforts ramp up as thousands of pounds of junk removed from Chilliwack River Valley

  01-02-2026 17:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK – When it comes to cleaning up homeless camps in the Chilliwack River Valley, there’s always work to be done it seems.Chilliwack cleanup volunteers Ross Aikenhead teamed up with fellow volunteers and a contractor from F.H. Forestry Ltd. this past week to tackle three camps up Chilliwack Lake Road, hauling away literally thousands of pounds worth of debris and scrap metal.“Update from today, we’ve got three camps cleaned up and the access deactivated,” Aik
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of February 1, 2026

  01-02-2026 17:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Here are three people wanted by police in our region this week. This list is provided by Crime Stoppers.
  Name: Kayla BeckAge: 42
  Height: 5’2” ft Weight: 119lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Assault and Mischief
  Warrant in effect: January 27, 2026
  Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack, BC
  Name: Karim VellaniAge: 43
  Height: 5’9” ft Weight: 185lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Unlawfully at Large
  Warrant in effect: January 26, 2026
  Parole Jurisdiction: North
  
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• Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national

  01-02-2026 14:22 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ZURICH (AP) — An 18-year-old Swiss national has died in a Zurich hospital from injuries sustained in the Swiss Alpine bar fire, bringing the death toll to 41 a month after the tragedy.The victim died on Saturday, according to the Swiss public prosecutor. The prosecutor said in a statement Sunday it would provide no further information on the status of the investigation.
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• Earliest launch date for Artemis II set for Feb. 8 after cold weather delay: NASA

  01-02-2026 13:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  The earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II rocket to carry Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon is scheduled for Feb. 8.
  NASA said cold weather and winds that blew through Florida and the Kennedy Space Center in the last several days led to the adjusted timeline.
  They said the adjustment will position the space agency for success, as the weather was expected to "violate launch conditions."
  On Monday, crews will conduct a simulated launch, known as a wet dress rehearsal, to
  
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• Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

  01-02-2026 13:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest man ever to complete a career Grand Slam after securing the Australian Open title against Novak Djokovic, who had never lost in his 10 previous finals at Melbourne Park.The top-ranked Alcaraz dropped the first set Sunday as Djokovic went out hard in pursuit of a record 25th major title, but he rallied to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5.The 22-year-old Spaniard scrambled to retrieve shots that usually would be winners for Djokovic, and he ke
  
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• Preparations underway at Rafah crossing a day before Israel says travel to resume

  01-02-2026 12:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CAIRO (AP) — Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt showed signs of activity as Israel said that limited travel to and from the territory was set to resume Monday after years of near-complete isolation. Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.Israel announced Sunday that the crossing has opened in a test. COGAT, the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza, said in a statement that the crossing was actively being prepared for fu
  
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• Owner of B.C. ghost town taking another swing at energy exports

  01-02-2026 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CALGARY — Krishnan Suthanthiran is trying to make Kitsault, B.C., happen — again.The Indian-born, U.S.-based medical technology entrepreneur says he spent about US$7 million two decades ago to purchase the uninhabited one-time mining town at the end of a scenic fiord. Some media reports have cited a lower purchase price.
  His early plans for Kitsault included an eco-resort, an arts and science centre and a movie studio. In 2013, Suthanthiran turned his sights to energy, floating a pla
  
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• Ottawa wants to get banks, pension funds involved in affordable housing: minister

  01-02-2026 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — The federal housing minister says he wants to ramp up the lagging pace of homebuilding in some provinces by bringing developers off the sidelines and into Ottawa's affordable housing projects.
  Gregor Robertson also said in an interview that the feds' new Build Canada Homes agency is working on getting Canadian banks and pension funds to play an active role in financing affordable homes.
  Robertson sat down with The Canadian Press recently as MPs returned to the House of Commons and
  
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• Ullmark overcomes emotions, Devils in winning return for Senators

  01-02-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Linus Ullmark’s first start since stepping away for a personal leave of absence was never going to be just another game.
  From the opening puck drop to the final horn, the veteran goaltender battled more than just the opposition, channelling a gamut of emotions into an impressive 26-save performance in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils Saturday night that underscored both his resilience and his importance in the crease.
  The Ottawa Senators netminder made his first start si
  
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• Matthews says Leafs’ 3-2 grinding shootout win over Canucks ‘feels good’

  01-02-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Given a second chance Auston Matthews wasn’t going to miss.
  Matthews and William Nylander, returning from injury, scored in a shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 Saturday night to snap a six-game NHL losing streak.
  Matthews had a chance to win the game with 1:54 remaining in the three-on-three overtime when he was awarded a penalty shot after Conor Garland was called for hooking.
  Toronto called a timeout to allow Matthews to catch his br
  
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• ‘It has to get better’: Edmonton Oilers look for ways to improve defence

  01-02-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Tristan Jarry found it difficult to evaluate his own game on Saturday night.The Edmonton Oilers goalie gave up five goals on 20 shots to the Minnesota Wild before getting the hook in the second period.“It's tough. The chances we are giving up, some of the shots, they're tough. It's a lot of Grade A's, a lot of breakdowns," Jarry said. "So I think it's tough (for me) to really think about your game at this point. It's a whole team game."
  Connor Ingram made seven saves in re
  
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• Frost shines as Flames reel in Sharks for 3-2 victory

  01-02-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CALGARY — In his finest game in a Calgary Flames uniform, Morgan Frost had an impact all over the ice on Saturday.
  Frost had a goal, an assist, five shots, drew two penalties, and went 14-4 in the faceoff circle in leading Calgary to a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
  “That's the best I've seen him play since he's been with us,” said Flames' coach Ryan Huska. “The faceoff circle, he had pace to his game, he was setting people up, he's scoring goals. If you get that versi
  
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• Gaza border crossing is preparing to reopen after years of near-complete closure

  01-02-2026 10:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CAIRO (AP) — Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt showed signs of activity Sunday as Israel said that limited travel to and from the territory is set to resume after years of near-complete isolation. Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.Israel announced Sunday that the crossing has opened in a test. COGAT, the Israeli military agency that controls aid to Gaza, said in a statement that the crossing was actively being prepared for ful
  
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