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• YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Decriminalizing people and breaking down stigma

  02-02-2023 17:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  
  When it comes to tackling the tragic drug overdose crisis, our government believes we need to recognize it for what it is: a public health matter – not a criminal justice one.When people who are using drugs are afraid of being criminally charged, they are less likely to reach out for support and health care, and more likely to hide their drug use and use alone. Given the increasingly toxic drug supply circulating, using alone can all too often mean dying alone.People who are using drugs of
  
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• Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI’s ‘Most Wanted’ list, has been arrested

  23-01-2026 16:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder for Canada who was among the FBI’s top fugitives and faces charges related to multinational drug trafficking and the killing of a federal witness, has been arrested, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday.Wedding, 44, is accused of running a drug trafficking operation, and officials say he orchestrated several killings to further the drug crimes. He was on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fug
  
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• No injuries after Greendale barn fire Thursday evening

  23-01-2026 16:28 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — Chilliwack crews have tackled a large barn fire that sparked in Greendale yesterday evening (Jan. 22).
  At around 5:30 p.m., firefighters from Halls 1, 3, 4 and 6 with the Chilliwack Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire in the 42000 block area of South Sumas Road.They discovered heavy smoke and fire coming from a large barn in the property’s rear.
  Firefighters contained and put out the blaze before it could damage nearby exposures.
  There were no civili
  
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• Ryan Wedding, Canadian ex-Olympian charged in drug ring, arrested: AP sources

  23-01-2026 16:21 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who was on the FBI’s top fugitives list for allegedly running an international drug ring, has been arrested, sources tell the The Associated Press.
  Two people familiar with the case who were not authorized to publicly discuss details told AP that Wedding was arrested today.
  The arrest is expected to be announced later this morning at a news conference with FBI Director Kash Patel in California.
  Wedding, who has been accused of running a mur
  
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• Odermatt narrowly beats Swiss teammate von Allmen to win last World Cup super-G before Olympics

  23-01-2026 14:42 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KITZBÜHEL, Austria (AP) — World champion Marco Odermatt confirmed his status as the main contender for the Olympic super-G title Friday by winning the opening event of the classic Hahnenkamm weekend, the last World Cup super-G before the Milan Cortina Games.
  The Swiss star became the only skier with more than one super-G victory this season, after the previous five events saw as many different winners.
  Racing in perfect sunny conditions, Odermatt edged out teammate Franjo von Allmen b
  
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• A meeting of experience and youth: Sabalenka set to play Mboko at Australian Open

  23-01-2026 14:26 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Luxury brands have been getting airtime at the Australian Open as Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Mboko advanced to the fourth round.
  When the top-ranked player in women's tennis meets one of the sport's rising teenage stars, though, it'll be all about the business of tennis.
  No. 1 Sabalenka edged Anastasia Potapova 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) and 19-year-old Mboko ousted 14th-seeded Clara Tauson 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 to advance to the Round of 16.
  Sabalenka has won the Australia
  
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• Nurse, last-place Goldeneyes confident in ability to make PWHL playoffs

  23-01-2026 13:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — They may be at the bottom of the PWHL standings looking up, but Sarah Nurse and the expansion Vancouver Goldeneyes haven’t lost hope they can still make the playoffs.
  Nurse scored twice and Tereza Vanisova added a goal and an assist as the Goldeneyes defeated the Toronto Sceptres 5-0 Thursday.
  Izzy Daniel and Abigail Boreen also scored for the Goldeneyes who improved to 4-1-2-7. Their 16 points leaves them last in the eight-team league, tied with fellow expansion team, th
  
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• Finished Great Canadian Jersey formally unveiled

  23-01-2026 13:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Great Canadian jersey has a little bit of everything.
  The jersey, which brings together hockey uniforms from every province and territory in Canada, was unveiled Friday. It's the latest instalment of Rogers' This Is Our Game campaign.
  Donated jerseys from Canadians -- including hockey superstars Connor McDavid and Marie-Philip Poulin -- were used to create patchwork designs. The jersey was designed by Cameron Lizotte, a former OHL player who's now a fashion designer.
  McDavid
  
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• ‘I don’t think you expect that’: Penguins jump Oilers on second night of back-to-back

  23-01-2026 12:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — It didn’t take the Pittsburgh Penguins long to show the Edmonton Oilers how strong their game has been of late.
  Anthony Mantha scored twice as the Penguins took a 3-0 lead before the game was even three minutes old and cruised from there to a 6-2 victory over the Oilers on Thursday.
  Pittsburgh scored its first three goals in 37 seconds, the third fastest three-goal outburst in franchise history.
  “I don’t think you expect that,” said Penguins captain Sidne
  
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• Halifax’s Ben Proudfoot teams up with NBA’s Steph Curry for Sundance film on MLK’s speechwriter

  23-01-2026 12:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  When Nova Scotia filmmaker Ben Proudfoot got a call a few years ago from his one-time executive producer Stephen Curry, he didn’t expect the NBA superstar to pitch him a co-directing gig.
  “He said he had an idea for a movie that he wanted to direct with me. I was like, ‘OK?’” laughs Proudfoot.
  “And then he told me about Clarence Jones.”
  Jones — a lawyer, political strategist and draft speech writer for King — is the subject of “The Badd
  
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• Panthers coach Paul Maurice finally gets win in Winnipeg

  23-01-2026 12:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — It took a long time, but Paul Maurice finally got something he was looking for in Winnipeg.
  The Florida Panthers head coach watched as Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart both beat Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a shootout to lift his team to a 2-1 victory on Thursday.
  “Every four years we like to mix in a win here,” Maurice said with a smile.
  The Panthers had lost the previous three games at Canada Life Centre under Maurice, who coached the Jets from January 2014 until
  
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• Dingoes not likely to have killed Canadian found dead on Australia beach: autopsy

  23-01-2026 11:46 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach this week was likely not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes.
  A spokesperson with the Coroners Court of Queensland says the body of Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., showed evidence of drowning and injuries consistent with dingo bites.
  The statement says pre-mortem bite marks are not likely to have caused immediate death and says there are "extensive" post-mortem bite marks.
  James had ventured out Monday for
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Canadian found circled by dingoes on Australia beach drowned: autopsy

  23-01-2026 11:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  An autopsy in Australia has determined that a young Canadian who was found dead on a beach earlier this week was not killed by a pack of 10 dingoes.
  A spokesperson with the Coroners Court of Queensland says the autopsy of Piper James of Campbell River, B.C., showed physical evidence of drowning and injuries consistent with "post-mortem" dingo bites.
  More coming.
  The Canadian Press
  
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• Bone-chilling cold warnings sweep the country, forecasting lows near -50 C

  23-01-2026 11:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Bone-chilling cold warnings are sweeping the country this morning, with some regions expected to reach lows of -50 C with the wind chill.
  Environment Canada has issued orange weather alerts for all of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as most of northern Ontario, warning of severe weather conditions likely to cause significant damage, disruption or health impacts.
  Residents in those areas can expect wind-chill temperatures between -45 C and -50 C ahead of a slow warming trend this weekend.
  Mean
  
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• Canadiens lament on forechecking in opening frame after loss to Sabres

  23-01-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens’ 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night can easily be broken down into two distinct parts.
  First came the game’s opening period, which saw Buffalo storm out to a 2-0 lead, including a goal in the game’s first minute and another coming with Montreal playing with the man advantage.
  “We didn’t do a good enough job forechecking through the neutral zone,” said Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki. “We gave up a lot of o
  
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• In the news today: Cabinet retreat continues, China’s envoy on EVs, Buy Canadian wave

  23-01-2026 10:15 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
  Carney, cabinet convening for second day of meetings in Quebec City
  Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are gathering in Quebec City for a second day of meetings ahead of Parliament's return Monday.
  The two-day retreat is focused on the economy, affordability and security, and Carney and his cabinet are hearing from experts in government, finance, community services, advanced technology and global af
  
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• First Nations warn members to be cautious when entering U.S. following ICE actions

  23-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Several First Nations are warning their members to be wary of crossing the border into the United States in response to immigration enforcement raids and the detention of some U.S. tribal citizens.
  The Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario — which was forced to evacuate earlier this month when local water and sewage systems failed — posted on social media that residents evacuated to Niagara Falls, Ont., should refrain from crossing the border into Buffalo, N.Y.
  
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• Fewer black bears killed in B.C. last year than in last decade: conservation officers

  23-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  New figures suggest fewer black bears in British Columbia were killed in 2025 than in previous years in the last decade.
  The Conservation Officer Service says officers dispatched 178 black bears and euthanized 33 last year — the lowest in the 15 years that predator statistics have been published online and a 65 per cent drop from 2023.
  "Dispatch" refers to a bear being killed for public safety reasons, such as a human-wildlife conflict, while "euthanize" refers to a bear being killed for w
  
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• Chinese ambassador pitches new EVs as first step to new Canadian jobs, cheaper cars

  23-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — As critics attack Ottawa's agreement last week to start allowing a small number of Chinese electric vehicles into Canada, China's envoy to Ottawa says Beijing wants to partner with Canadian autoworkers to create good jobs and build cheaper cars.
  "Only win-win co-operation can last," Chinese Ambassador to Canada Wang Di told The Canadian Press on Wednesday.
  "All these projects will be beneficial to the development of the Canadian EV industry, and will be helpful for job growth in C
  
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• Carney, cabinet convening for second day of meetings in Quebec City

  23-01-2026 10:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  QUÉBEC — Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet are gathering in Quebec City for a second day of meetings ahead of Parliament's return Monday.
  The two-day retreat is focused on the economy, affordability and security, and Carney and his cabinet are hearing from experts in government, finance, community services, advanced technology and global affairs.
  Carney kicked off the retreat by delivering a speech in which he said staying true to Canada's core values will be key to upholdi
  
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• Bruins hold off Golden Knights 4-3 after three-goal flurry

  23-01-2026 07:49 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  BOSTON (AP) — Charlie McAvoy started a three-goal flurry in a 54-second span in the first period, David Pastrnak had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Thursday night.
  Boston won for the ninth time in 11 games.Elias Lindholm and Tanner Jeannot also scored for the Bruins, who made the Golden Knights pay after a double minor for high-sticking was assessed to forward Tomas Hertl at the nine-minute mark of the opening period. Appearing in his
  
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• Nurse’s two-goal effort leads Goldeneyes in 5-0 thumping of Sceptres

  23-01-2026 06:57 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Sarah Nurse scored twice and Tereza Vanisova added a goal and an assist as the Vancouver Goldeneyes defeated the Toronto Sceptres 5-0 Thursday night for their first PWHL home win of 2026.
  Nurse and Vanisova scored unassisted goals 11 seconds apart as the Goldeneyes broke the game open with three goals in the second period.
  Izzy Daniel and Abigail Boreen also scored for Vancouver (4-1-2-7).
  Goaltender Kristen Campbell stopped 24 shots for her first shutout of the season against
  
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• Penguins score three times within opening three minutes, cruise past Oilers 6-2

  23-01-2026 05:46 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  EDMONTON — Anthony Mantha scored twice as the Pittsburgh Penguins took a 3-0 lead before the game was even three minutes old and cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
  Evgeni Malkin, with a goal and an assist, Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell, and Egor Chinakhov scored for the Penguins (25-14-11), who have won three straight and have gone 10-2-2 in their last 14 outings.
  The Penguins are now 117-10-7 when both Malkin and Crosby score in the same game.
  Pittsburgh scored
  
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• Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

  23-01-2026 05:44 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years, but will delay discussion and a vote on a budget that aims at boosting a struggling economy and addressing soaring prices.Elected in October as Japan’s first female leader, Takaichi has been in office only thr
  
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• Stamkos breaks late tie with 3rd goal of game, Predators rally to beat Senators 5-3

  23-01-2026 05:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Steven Stamkos broke a tie with 2:13 left with his third goal of the game and the Nashville Predators overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Thursday night.
  After Stamkos tied it at 3 with 9:53 left with his second power-play goal of the game, Ryan O’Reilly beat the Senators to the puck behind the goal line and popped it out front to Stamkos, who batted it out of the air past goalie James Reimer.
  O’Reilly set up the tying goal,
  
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• Panthers outlast Jets 2-1 in shootout for fourth win in last six games

  23-01-2026 05:07 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WINNIPEG — Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart both beat Connor Hellebuyck in a shootout to lift the Florida Panthers to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.Winnipeg shooters Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele came up empty in extra time.
  Sam Bennett scored in regulation for the Panthers (26-20-3), who are 4-2-0 in their last six games.
  Daniel Tarasov stopped 17 shots for the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in the first game of a three-game road trip against Central Division opponen
  
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• Sabres hold off Canadiens’ comeback bid, continue scorching run

  23-01-2026 04:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — The Buffalo Sabres foiled the Montreal Canadiens' comeback bid, defeating the hosts 4-2 Thursday night at Bell Centre.
  The Sabres took an early 3-0 lead, thanks to goals by Jason Zucker, Beck Malenstyn and Zach Benson before seeing Montreal respond with a pair of goals in the second period.
  Peyton Krebs added an empty-net goal to cap off the scoring for the Sabres.
  Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 32 saves in the winning effort.
  Buffalo (28-17-5) has now won 17 of its last 21 games dat
  
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• Canada’s Mboko tops Tauson to advance to fourth round of Australian Open

  23-01-2026 03:47 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MELBOURNE — Victoria Mboko is off to the fourth round of the Australian Open.
  The 19-year-old from Toronto defeated 14th-seeded Clara Tauson of Denmark 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 to advance on Friday local time.
  Mboko, the 17th seed, had six aces but had to work through nine double faults at the Grand Slam tennis event. She also broke on five of her 13 opportunities and won 65 per cent of her first-serve points.
  Tauson had five aces, four double faults, broke on five of her six chances and won 63 p
  
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• Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to ‘Board of Peace’

  23-01-2026 03:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has rescinded his invitation to Prime Minister Mark Carney to join his new "Board of Peace."
  In a post on social media today, Trump did not give details about why he was withdrawing Carney's invitation but called it "the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time."
  It comes after Carney gave a widely-applauded speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he warned that the old world order is dead and urged middl
  
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• Scheffler starts the new year with a 63. It allowed him to keep pace at The American Express

  23-01-2026 03:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — The idea for Scottie Scheffler was to get a gauge on his game at The American Express, and all appeared to be in good working order Thursday. He made birdies on half of his holes for a 9-under 63 to join a parade of low scores that left him one shot out of the lead.
  Min Woo Lee and Pierceson Coody led the way at 10-under 62 on the Nicklaus Tournament course at PGA West, the easiest of the three on the rotation. Scheffler played at La Quinta, where he didn't miss a
  
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