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No winning ticket for Friday's $24 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday's $24 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $24 million jackpot in Friday's Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Nov.2 will grow to an estimated $29 million. The Canadian Press
Next time, manage risk instead of closing border, task force urges Canada, U.S.

Next time, manage risk instead of closing border, task force urges Canada, U.S.

WASHINGTON — When, not if, the next pandemic strikes, Canada and the United States need to work more closely together on a mutual, integrated strategy for managing risk at the shared border, rather than trying to shut it down entirely, a new report s
B.C. Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

B.C. Premier John Horgan recovering well after biopsy surgery, office says

VICTORIA — The premier's office in British Columbia says John Horgan is recovering well after undergoing biopsy surgery for a growth in his throat. It says in a statement that Friday's surgery was successful and Horgan is in good spirits.
Ottawa appeals First Nations child welfare ruling but launches talks with parties

Ottawa appeals First Nations child welfare ruling but launches talks with parties

OTTAWA — The federal government is appealing a ruling ordering Ottawa to pay First Nations children removed from their homes, but theparties have agreed to sit down starting Monday in hopes they can reach a financial settlement outside of court.
Health region cautions staff that motive unclear in hospital attack, homicides

Health region cautions staff that motive unclear in hospital attack, homicides

WINNIPEG — The president of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is cautioning workers that a motive remains unclear for a stabbing at a hospital, which police believe is linked to two killings.
Liberals, Tories raise record sums in third quarter amid ramped-up election spending

Liberals, Tories raise record sums in third quarter amid ramped-up election spending

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals and Conservatives are showing off their muscular election fundraising efforts, with each flexing their gains from the third quarter. The Liberals say more than 57,100 contributors coughed up $7.
Comedian Mike Ward's mockery of disabled singer not discriminatory: Supreme Court

Comedian Mike Ward's mockery of disabled singer not discriminatory: Supreme Court

Comedian Mike Ward's disparaging comments about a singer with a disability did not amount to discrimination under Quebec's rights charter, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Environment minister 'cautiously optimistic' about UN climate change conference

Environment minister 'cautiously optimistic' about UN climate change conference

OTTAWA — Canada has two "very heavy weeks" ahead as the government gears up for negotiations at the United Nations climate change conference, says Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
FDA approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine to be considered in Health Canada decision

FDA approval of kids' COVID-19 vaccine to be considered in Health Canada decision

OTTAWA — Canada is watching the U.S. Food and Drug Administration closely now that it has approved Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged five to 11.
Final farewell for Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who died during water rescue

Final farewell for Montreal firefighter Pierre Lacroix, who died during water rescue

MONTREAL — Hundreds of firefighters stood at attention Friday and saluted as a piper played "Amazing Grace," a final farewell for a veteran Montreal firefighter who died while taking part in a water rescue.
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