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• YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Saving people time at ICBC

  25-02-2026 19:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  Every day, British Columbians need to renew or replace their photo ID, including driver’s licenses, BC Services Card, and BC ID, which involves making trips to their local ICBC office and at times, waiting in long lines. 
  Last week, we introduced legislation that would allow people to renew their simple license and ID requests online through the ICBC website, including lost or damaged cards. 
  These changes will save people time and money and reduce wait times in ICBC offices.&nbs
  
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• Bar shooting in Austin leaves 3 dead, including the suspect, and 14 injured; FBI investigating

  01-03-2026 17:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a shooting early Sunday at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, police said. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said a man driving an SUV drove near the bar, put the vehicle's flashers on, pulled down his window and began shooting with a pistol, striking patrons on the bar patio and in front of the bar. The suspect then parked the vehicle, got out of his car armed with a rifle, a
  
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• CRIME STOPPERS: Most Wanted – Week of March 1, 2026

  01-03-2026 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: Darryl ColeAge: 48
  Height: 6’0” ft Weight: 232lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Fail to Comply with Probation, Break and Enter, Theft Under $5000 x2, and Cause Fear or Injury
  Warrant in effect: February 23, 2026
  Parole Jurisdiction: Chilliwack
  Name: Nicholas CommodoreAge: 31
  Height: 5’7” ft Weight: 181lbs
  Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
  Wanted: Fail
  
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• 3 dead, 14 injured after shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas

  01-03-2026 13:38 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  AUSTIN (AP) — Authorities say three people were killed and 14 others were wounded after a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a press conference early Sunday that police received a call for reports of a “male shooting” at Buford's, a popular beer garden in the city's entertainment district.When police arrived at the scene, they confronted a man with a gun and then “returned fire, killing the suspect.” EMS Chief Robert Luckritz
  
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• Carney says Canada won’t be involved militarily in U.S.-Israel action in Iran

  01-03-2026 12:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will not participate in the ongoing conflict in Iran.
  This from Carney comes following the United States and Israel launching an attack on the Middle Eastern country that has left the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead.
  State media in Iran had earlier reported nationwide strikes, with some of the first strikes appearing to hit areas around Khamenei's offices.
  Carney recently called Iran the "principal source of instability and terror
  
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• Playoff-seeking Leafs ’embarrassed’ by 5-2 loss to Senators

  01-03-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — There was no mincing words after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ latest loss, a 5-2 defeat to the visiting Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
  “Just bad. Just fairly embarrassing, to be honest with you,” said Leafs captain Auston Matthews. “We need to have more pride in our play, no matter where we’re at, no matter what the situation is. We just have to have more pride in our game and we didn’t have that tonight.”
  Matthews and the Maple Leafs have drop
  
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• Canadiens encouraged with rebound win over Capitals

  01-03-2026 11:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis admitted a 4-3 overtime loss to the visiting New York Islanders left a bitter taste with his players.
  Montreal led Thursday's game 3-2 late in the third, but the Islanders rallied with the game-tying goal in the final two minutes before scoring in the extra period.
  The way that game ended was a point of emphasis on Saturday morning before the Canadiens hosted the visiting Washington Capitals.
  “I think we learned from that,” s
  
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• At least 9 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader

  01-03-2026 10:37 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said.The violence came hours after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said at least 25 people were also wound
  
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• Explosion rocks Iran’s capital as Israel says it is targeting the city after strikes killed Khamenei

  01-03-2026 09:50 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An enormous explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was targeting the heart of the city. Earlier, Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel. The blast in Tehran sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky and shook the ground. It wasn’t immediately clear what the target was. Th
  
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• Large explosion rocks Iran’s capital

  01-03-2026 09:31 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A massive explosion rocked Iran’s capital Sunday as the Israeli military said it was targeting the “heart” of the city.The blast sent a huge plume of smoke into the sky over Tehran and shook the ground. It wasn’t immediately clear what the target was. The blast appeared centered in a neighborhood that is home to the country’s police headquarters and Iranian state television.The Israeli military said it was striking targets in
  
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• At least 6 killed as Shiites storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran’s supreme leader

  01-03-2026 09:02 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — At least six people were killed in clashes with police Sunday after hundreds of protesters stormed the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said.The violence came after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police and officials at a hospital in Karachi said at least eight people were also wounded in the clashes.Police in Karachi said the protesters were later di
  
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• NHL roundup: Gostisbehere sparks Hurricanes’ 5th straight win, 5-2 over Red Wings

  01-03-2026 07:05 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to their fifth straight National Hockey League victory, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
  Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, Sebastian Aho and Eric Robinson also scored for the Hurricanes, who have used a 12-game point streak (10-0-2) to surge to the top of the Eastern Conference with 82 points.
  Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen made 27 saves to improve to 14-1-2 in his career again
  
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• Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf states after US-Israeli strike kills Khamenei

  01-03-2026 07:01 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran fired missiles at targets in Israel and Gulf Arab states Sunday after vowing massive retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by the United States and Israel, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to threaten Tehran against further escalation. Iran acknowledged Khamenei’s death in the joint Israeli-American airstrike Saturday at his Tehran office hours, which has thrown the future of the Islamic Republic into questio
  
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• Eberle scores twice as Kraken defeat Canucks 5-1

  01-03-2026 06:56 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SEATTLE (AP) — Jordan Eberle scored twice and added an assist as the Seattle Kraken beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Saturday night.
  Vince Dunn, Chandler Stephenson and Matty Beniers also scored for the Kraken, who snapped a two-game skid during which they were outscored 9-2 following the Olympic break. Joey Daccord made 27 saves.
  The Canucks, who dropped their fifth straight, got a goal from Liam Ohgren. Kevin Lankinen made 20 stops but has now allowed 15 goals over his last three starts
  
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• Trump warns Iran not to escalate attacks, saying US will strike back with force

  01-03-2026 06:34 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday not to escalate its attacks, writing online that America will strike back ’WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!”Trump’s comments on Truth Social follow Iranian threats on Sunday morning after acknowledging the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before,” Trump wro
  
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• Anand backs Qatar, United Arab Emirates against Iran attacks

  01-03-2026 06:23 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MUMBAI — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says attacks by Iran against Canada’s partners in the Middle East must stop.
  Anand says in online posts she strongly condemns the targeting of Qatar and stands with the United Arab Emirates as it defends itself against escalation by Iran.
  The latest of those posts came shortly after it was confirmed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after American and Israeli militaries launched an attack on the Middle Eastern country
  
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• Fung, Miller claim bronze in 10-metre World Cup diving in Montreal

  01-03-2026 06:00 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Katelyn Fung and Kate Miller claimed their first international podium finish as a team in the synchronized 10-metre event at the Montreal Diving World Cup on Saturday.
  The two Ontario athletes earned their best scores on their final two of five dives (69.12 and 73.92 points). Their total of 296.94 points placed them just ahead of the Australians (293.22), who were provisionally second with one dive remaining.
  The gold medal went to Lu Wei and Zhang Minjie of China (349.98), whil
  
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• Muller’s brace powers Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto FC

  01-03-2026 05:40 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VANCOUVER — Thomas Muller scored twice, powering the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-0 Major League Soccer victory over visiting Toronto FC on Saturday.The German soccer legend converted a penalty kick in the 25th minute, then added another goal in the 37th minute as the 'Caps (2-0-0) stretched their season-opening unbeaten streak to four games across all competitions.
  Brian White also scored for Vancouver, firing in his first goal of the season in first-half stoppage time.The 'Caps held 58.1 p
  
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• Forsberg makes 29 saves, Kings trip Flames 2-0 to end a 5-game losing skid

  01-03-2026 04:35 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anton Forsberg made 29 saves, Alex Laferriere scored in the second period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
  Forsberg had his second shutout of the season and 10th of his NHL career, two nights after coming on in relief of Darcy Kuemper in the second period of an 8-1 home loss to Edmonton.
  Laferriere scored with 4:24 left in second, putting his own rebound past goalie Dustin Wolf for his 14th goal of
  
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• Caufield scores twice as Canadiens crush Capitals 6-2

  01-03-2026 04:27 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  MONTREAL — Cole Caufield scored a pair of first-period goals to help propel the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night at the Bell Centre.
  Caufield has a team-high 35 goals on the season, 15 of which have been scored on a Saturday night.
  Mike Matheson and Kirby Dach scored goals in the second period for Montreal (33-17-9), which has recorded at least a point in seven consecutive games (5-0-2).
  Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans added empty-
  
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• Batherson, Cozens lead Senators to 5-2 win over struggling Leafs

  01-03-2026 04:10 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs gave up four goals in the second period and dropped a 5-2 decision to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at Scotiabank Arena.
  Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each scored twice, and Thomas Chabot also got on the board for the Senators, who improved to 29-22-8 on the season. Cozens also added an assist.
  Morgan Rielly and William Nylander found the back of the net for the Maple Leafs (27-24-9), who have dropped three in a row. Their last win was Feb. 4 against
  
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• Raptors take control in second half, hand Wizards fourth straight loss in 134-125 decision

  01-03-2026 03:48 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Immanuel Quickley had 27 points and 11 assists to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 134-125 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.
  Brandon Ingram added 24 points for the Raptors, who rebounded from back-to-back home losses to Western Conference contenders Oklahoma and San Antonio earlier in the week. Toronto is in fifth place in the East, now three games clear of the play-in group.
  Will Riley scored 19 points for Washington, which lost its fourth straight game
  
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• Sharks edge Oilers 5-4 to snap five-game winless streak

  01-03-2026 01:17 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Shakir Mukhamadullin broke a tie midway through the third period and the San Jose Sharks snapped a five-game winless streak by edging the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 on Saturday.
  Mukhamadullin beat Connor Ingram with a slap shot from the point with 10:39 to play to give the Sharks their first victory since Jan. 27 at Vancouver. San Jose had been 0-4-1 since then, starting when the Sharks blew a 3-0 lead in the third period to Edmonton before losing in overtime.
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• Charge looking for consistent play as they fight for PWHL playoff spot

  01-03-2026 00:33 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — With 13 games remaining in the Professional Women’s Hockey League season, consistency will be the focus for the Ottawa Charge.
  Following a 3-2 shootout loss to the first place Boston Fleet the Charge (4-5-1-7) sit fifth overall, one point back of the New York Sirens for the fourth and final playoff spot.
  Ottawa has just six \games remaining at home, where they have a 4-1-2-2 record. The Charge have struggled on the road this season where they have yet to pick up a win in reg
  
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• Arabic jazz performance journeys into Chilliwack this March

  01-03-2026 00:13 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHILLIWACK — A high-energy musical experience is swinging into the Chilliwack Cultural Centre this spring.
  On March 26, frontman Ahmed Moneka is combining Iraqi and African blues and jazz traditions in “Moneka Arabic Jazz” – a life journey from Baghdad to Toronto told through an ensemble of skilled musicians.
  “Moneka Arabic Jazz is a project reflecting my life and journey in art from Baghdad to Toronto,” explained Moneka.
  “It showcases melody from my hom
  
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• Shane Lowry and Austin Smotherman tied for the Cognizant Classic lead at 13 under

  01-03-2026 00:08 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Shane Lowry has yet another chance to win at PGA National.
  The native of Ireland who now calls South Florida home had a bogey-free round of 8-under 63 on Saturday, moving to 13 under and finishing with a share of the lead following three rounds of the Cognizant Classic.He's tied with Austin Smotherman, who battled his way to a 69. Lowry said his goal going into Saturday — which had tee times moved up because of anticipated bad weather — was just
  
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• Recent runners-up Dunstone, McEwen among Draw 2 winners at Brier

  01-03-2026 00:03 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  ST. JOHN'S — Recent runners-up Matt Dunstone and Mike McEwen continued to chase an elusive Canadian men's curling title with wins in Draw 2 on Saturday.
  Dunstone's Manitoba team, which finished second to Brad Jacobs at the Montana's Brier in 2025 and was also second in 2023, opened its account at this year's event with a 5-3 win over New Brunswick's Dean Grattan.
  McEwen, who was runner-up in 2024, defeated Jamie Koe of the Northwest Territories 11-5.
  Dunstone, who also finished second to J
  
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• B.C. teen who died in Australia eulogized as ‘curious, bold and alive to world’

  28-02-2026 23:51 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  VICTORIA — The family and friends of Canadian teenager Piper James who died in Australia last month remembered her as "curious, bold and alive to the world" during a celebration of life held Saturday in Campbell River, B.C. on Vancouver Island.
  The 19-year-old was working on K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island, when she went for an early morning swim on Jan. 19. Her body was found a short time later surrounded by a pack of dingoes near a popular tourist site, the SS Maheno wreck.Piper'
  
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• Bamba, Cuypers and Lod score as Fire beat Montréal 3-0

  28-02-2026 23:11 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  CHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Bamba scored in the first half, and the Chicago Fire scored twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-0 win over CF Montréal in their home opener on Saturday.
  Chicago (1-1) controlled the match throughout, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime after Bamba finished from the center of the box in the 27th minute. The Fire generated steady pressure and limited Montréal’s chances despite playing the final 34 minutes a man down following a red card to Jonathan De
  
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• Brandt scores shootout winner as PWHL-leading Fleet defeat Charge 3-2

  28-02-2026 23:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca
  OTTAWA — Hannah Brandt scored the shootout winner, and the Boston Fleet moved into sole possession of first place in the Professional Women's Hockey League following a 3-2 shootout win over the Ottawa Charge Saturday afternoon.
  Abby Newhook and Alina Muller scored in regulation for the Fleet (8-3-2-2), and Aerin Frankel stopped 23 shots.
  Rebecca Leslie scored a pair for the Charge (4-5-1-7) and Gwyneth Phillips made 21 saves.
  Ottawa led 2-1 midway through the third period, but the Fleet ti
  
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