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No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $60 million draw. However, six of the nine available $1 million Maxmillion prizes were claimed.
Debate in Parliament, committees paused due to technical issues in Ottawa

Debate in Parliament, committees paused due to technical issues in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Parliamentary proceedings, including committees and debate in the House of Commons, have been suspended due to technical issues Tuesday evening.
MPs agree to expedite passage of 'extreme intoxication' bill in House of Commons

MPs agree to expedite passage of 'extreme intoxication' bill in House of Commons

The Liberal government moved to expedite its "extreme intoxication" bill in the House of Commons Tuesday with a unanimous consent motion, but technical issues in the parliamentary precinct prevented that from happening.
Alberta United Conservative government shuffles cabinet amid leadership race

Alberta United Conservative government shuffles cabinet amid leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced multiple cabinet changes following resignations tied to his party’s leadership race, with Environment Minister Jason Nixon now taking over permanently as finance minister.
Justin Trudeau to attend international meetings in Rwanda, Germany, Spain

Justin Trudeau to attend international meetings in Rwanda, Germany, Spain

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken off for a 10-day international trip, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict expected to be a major focus.
Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with ceremonies feasts

Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day with ceremonies feasts

REGINA — On the longest day of the year, communities across Canada embraced National Indigenous People's Day by celebrating the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples.
Green interim leader warns far-right is wooing Canadians who feel left behind

Green interim leader warns far-right is wooing Canadians who feel left behind

OTTAWA — The interim leader of the Green party has warned the political far right in Canada is gaining strength from people who are completely frustrated and feel they no longer lead meaningful lives.
Passport applicants prepare to spend two nights outside Montreal office

Passport applicants prepare to spend two nights outside Montreal office

After spending the night outside a downtown Montreal federal building, Christian Bourque said Tuesday he expected to have to wait another night before getting a chance to renew his daughter's passport
Errors and omissions revealed in RCMP statements after Nova Scotia mass shooting

Errors and omissions revealed in RCMP statements after Nova Scotia mass shooting

HALIFAX — In the days following the mass shooting that left 22 people dead in Nova Scotia, the RCMP's statements to the public were riddled with mistakes, confusion and omissions, a newly released report reveals.
Gas tax break not currently on table as Liberals battle affordability problems

Gas tax break not currently on table as Liberals battle affordability problems

OTTAWA — The federal government has no immediate plans to cut prices at the pump by offering Canadians a temporary reprieve from the federal gas tax, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Tuesday.