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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

City awards purchase of new ice plant chiller for arena
The City of North Battleford updated council on purchasing a replacement ice plant chiller for the Access Communications Centre at this week's meeting.Last month, council authorized the city manager t...
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

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

Carrot River signs agreement to purchase elementary school
The Town of Carrot River has signed a purchase agreement to buy the elementary school from the North East School Division.Elementary students will be moving into the brand-new K to 12 school currently...
Jan 10, 2024