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One winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in the Prairies is waking up $70 million dollars richer. After weeks of going unclaimed, a single winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot.
Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $70 million: 01, 09, 25, 35, 41, 43 & 50.
B.C. premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike

B.C. premier-designate David Eby's intellect clear to rivals and supporters alike

VANCOUVER — Supporters of British Columbia's next premier admire it, while his rivals are wary of it. Both agree that David Eby's brain is not to be taken lightly.
Heritage minister says he's open to amendments as Meta slams online news bill

Heritage minister says he's open to amendments as Meta slams online news bill

OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez told a House of Commons committee Friday that he would be open to amendments on a bill he says would make Canada a world leader in supporting a modern free press.
Premier-in-waiting David Eby pitches 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety

Premier-in-waiting David Eby pitches 100-day plan for B.C. housing, health, safety

VANCOUVER — The B.C. New Democrats' newly minted leader and premier-in-waiting is promising "significant action" to bolster the province's affordable housing, health-care system, public safety and environmental policies.
OPP officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protest

OPP officer says Emergencies Act wasn't needed to end Ottawa 'Freedom Convoy' protest

OTTAWA — A former senior officer for the Ontario Provincial Police says the "Freedom Convoy" protests in Ottawa could have been ended without the federal Emergencies Act. Former Chief Supt.
Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'

Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'

WASHINGTON — Canada's clash with the United States over the Nexus trusted-traveller program should be resolved well before the president and prime minister meet in December, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Friday.
Dispute over Nova Scotia land development can go to trial: Supreme Court of Canada

Dispute over Nova Scotia land development can go to trial: Supreme Court of Canada

OTTAWA — A trial can proceed over whether Halifax Regional Municipality improperly used its regulatory powers to effectively seize land for use as a public park without compensation, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled.
Second Quebec opposition party refuses constitutionally required loyalty oath to King

Second Quebec opposition party refuses constitutionally required loyalty oath to King

QUEBEC — Members of a second Quebec opposition party have refused to swear allegiance to King Charles III, as required by the Canadian Constitution, putting their ability to sit in the legislature into question.
A correction to a story on the B.C. officer killed that moved Thursday, Oct. 20

A correction to a story on the B.C. officer killed that moved Thursday, Oct. 20

VANCOUVER — In a story that moved Thursday, Oct. 20, The Canadian Press erroneously reported that Ruby Ba, president of B.C.'s Taiwanese Canadian Association, had contacted RCMP about holding a memorial service for Const. Shaelyn Yang.