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No winning ticket for Tuesday's $38 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $38 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket was sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $38 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 8 will be an estimated $45 million. The Canadian Press
Woman pleads guilty after toddler's death in Vancouver daycare: Crown

Woman pleads guilty after toddler's death in Vancouver daycare: Crown

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Prosecution Service says a woman has pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to provide the necessities of life to children at an unlicensed daycare in Vancouver five years ago.
Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability

Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability

VICTORIA — Municipalities across Canada face housing development constraints in their communities that could be eased through more co-operation between all levels of government, says a report by a local governance think tank.
New bill will force tech giants to negotiate deals to pay media to use their content

New bill will force tech giants to negotiate deals to pay media to use their content

OTTAWA — Digital giants will have six months to negotiate private deals to compensate Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content or be forced to reach an agreement, if a new federal bill becomes law.
Cryptocurrencies gaining traction among Conservatives — here are some reasons why

Cryptocurrencies gaining traction among Conservatives — here are some reasons why

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says she hopes her bill to help grow the cryptocurrency sector will get Canadian legislators talking about it in a non-polarized way.
Key questions answered about new bill forcing tech giants to pay media for content

Key questions answered about new bill forcing tech giants to pay media for content

OTTAWA — Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez introduced legislation on Tuesday that would make digital giants compensate Canadian media outlets for reusing their news content. Here are some more details on how it will work.
Vaccine advisory committee says provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 boosters

Vaccine advisory committee says provinces should prep to offer 2nd COVID-19 boosters

OTTAWA — Provinces and territories should quickly get ready to offer fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the coming weeks starting with people over the age of 80 and long-term care residents, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization recommend
Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

Who’s in, who’s out and who else could join the Conservative party leadership race

OTTAWA — With Sept. 10 picked as the date for when the Conservative Party of Canada will have a new leader, time is ticking for prospective candidates and their teams to get into place.
Cree leader says Pope's apology should have mentioned residential school grave sites

Cree leader says Pope's apology should have mentioned residential school grave sites

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Leona Alleslev poised to announce Conservative Party of Canada leadership bid

Leona Alleslev poised to announce Conservative Party of Canada leadership bid

OTTAWA — Former Conservative deputy leader Leona Alleslev is set to formally announce her candidacy to be the party's next leader tomorrow.
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