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Sharp decline in snowpack due to human-caused climate change: study
TORONTO - A new study suggests human-caused climate change is behind a sharp decline in spring snowpack across large parts of the Northern Hemisphere, including a swath of Ontario and Quebec. The stud...
Jan 10, 2024
Federal judge says Alabama can carry out nation’s 1st execution using nitrogen gas; appeal likely
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama will be allowed to put an inmate to death with nitrogen gas later this month, a federal judge ruled Wednesday, clearing the way for what would be the nation's first exe...
Jan 10, 2024
Engine maker Cummins to repair, replace 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal
The Department of Justice released new details of a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. Wednesday that includes a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks, and that Cummins remedy environme...
Jan 10, 2024
Quebec ER overcrowding will 'continue to be difficult,' says health minister
MONTREAL - Quebec Health Minister Christian Dub had mostly bad news in his first update of the year on the province's emergency room network. With emergency departments across the province today at 13...
Jan 10, 2024
Clippers sign two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, the team said Wednesday. The team did not reveal the worth or length of the deal. Leon...
Jan 10, 2024
Source: Begelton, Stampeders agree to extend deal by a year
CALGARY - Reggie Begelton is sticking around Calgary for another year. A league source said Wednesday the veteran receiver and Calgary Stampeders have agreed to a new contract that will keep Begelton ...
Jan 10, 2024
Six charged in southern Alberta following ALERT fentanyl investigation
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Six people in southern Alberta are facing charges following an investigation by ALERT (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams).The investigation was part of an effort to disrupt fenta...
Jan 10, 2024
Professional Women’s Hockey League reschedules postponed Ottawa-Boston game
TORONTO - The Professional Women's Hockey League has rescheduled a game between Ottawa and Boston that was cancelled last Friday because of inclement weather. The game, originally slated to take place...
Jan 10, 2024
Canada's Zhao eliminated from Aussie Open qualifying with loss to Volynets
MELBOURNE, Australia - Carol Zhao of Richmond Hill, Ont., was eliminated from the Australian Open qualifying tournament after a 6-3, 6-1 loss to American Katie Volynets on Wednesday. Volynets, ranked ...
Jan 10, 2024
Canada to face Swiss in U18 women's hockey quarterfinals after hosts lose to Slovakia
ZUG, Switzerland - Canada will face Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the under-18 world women's hockey championship after the host nation lost 2-1 in overtime to Slovakia on Wednesday to conclude g...
Jan 10, 2024