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No winning ticket for Friday's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $65 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $65 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. However, two of the 12 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each were won by ticket holders in the Prairies.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, May 29, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Saturday, May 29, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 29, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 463,184 new vaccinations administered for a total of 22,809,939 doses given. Nationwide, 1,877,968 people or 5.
Work underway for forensics experts to identify and repatriate B.C. school remains

Work underway for forensics experts to identify and repatriate B.C. school remains

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Plans are being made to identify and return home the remains of more than 200 children found buried at the site of a former residential school in British Columbia's Interior, says a provincial Indigenous leader.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, May 29, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, May 29, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 29, 2021. There are 1,374,275 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,374,275 confirmed cases (39,903 active, 1,308,932 resolved, 25,440 deaths).
'It was devastating,' chief recalls after remains of 215 children found in B.C.

'It was devastating,' chief recalls after remains of 215 children found in B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Hundreds of pegs, each marking the possible site of a child's remains, were staked out on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops B.C.
137 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old growth logging: RCMP

137 arrests so far at B.C. protests against old growth logging: RCMP

LAKE COWICHAN, B.C. — The Mounties say four people were arrested Friday as they enforced a British Columbia court injunction ordering the removal of blockades aimed at preventing old-growth logging on southwestern Vancouver Island.
Canada should roll out second doses 'as soon as possible': NACI

Canada should roll out second doses 'as soon as possible': NACI

A push to shift efforts toward fully vaccinating the population gained steam Friday with Canada's advisory panel on vaccines urging second doses "as soon as possible," and federal health officials hinging summer reopening plans and any eased travel r
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commits $25M for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commits $25M for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank

OTTAWA — Canada will provide $25 million to Palestinian civilians affected by a recent conflict with the Israelis in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 28

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada for Friday, May 28

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:40 p.m. British Columbia health officials reported 317 new cases of COVID-19 for a total of 143,581 in the province.
Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher

Clarification to May 21 story on ‘anti-Alberta’ inquiry researcher

EDMONTON — The Canadian Press has clarified a May 21 story on “anti-Alberta” inquiry researcher Vivian Krause. An early version of the story did not include proper sourcing in headlines and the lead paragraph.