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Pete Carroll is out as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons
RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Pete Carroll is out after 14 seasons as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, responsible for two NFC championships and the only Super Bowl title in franchise history during his...
Jan 10, 2024
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
Nova Scotia fourth province to sign detailed health accord with Ottawa
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia is the fourth province to sign a new health accord with the federal government, with Ottawa sending $355 million to improve access to health care. British Columbia was the first t...
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
Elk Ridge set to host second U11 Winter Classic Pond Hockey Tournament
Six hockey teams from across Saskatchewan will soon be headed to Elk Ridge to take part in a unique tournament.The resort village is set to host the second annual U11 Winter Classic Pond Hockey Tourna...
Jan 10, 2024