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One winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $13 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $13 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in the Prairies is waking up $13 million dollars richer. One winning ticket was drawn for Tuesday's Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on Aug. 12 will be an estimated $10 million. The Canadian Press
Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022

Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $13 million: 16, 19, 25, 26, 27, 33 & 45. Bonus: 38 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
'No choice': Saskatoon woman arrested in U.S. says she fled with son out of fear

'No choice': Saskatoon woman arrested in U.S. says she fled with son out of fear

A woman accused of faking her own death and that of her son says she left Saskatoon because she feared for their safety. Dawn Marie Walker, 48, is in custody at the Multnomah County detention centre in Oregon.
As Vancouver begins removing tent encampment, residents wonder where they should go

As Vancouver begins removing tent encampment, residents wonder where they should go

VANCOUVER — A resident of a street encampment in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside watched Tuesday as workers began removing some people's belongings after the city handed out notices advising that tents and other structures will be dismantled.
Alberta awards prize to essay that argues women should pick babies over careers

Alberta awards prize to essay that argues women should pick babies over careers

EDMONTON — Alberta has awarded a prize to an essayist who argues the sexes are not equal and that women should pick babies over careers to avoid the province having to import more foreigners and risk “cultural suicide."
Privacy experts disagree with RCMP that spyware is similar to wiretapping

Privacy experts disagree with RCMP that spyware is similar to wiretapping

OTTAWA — A former senior intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service says it has surveilled politicians at the federal, provincial and municipal levels because of concerns they're being paid by foreign governments.
Two miners trapped in Dominican Republic rescued with help from Canada

Two miners trapped in Dominican Republic rescued with help from Canada

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Anita Anand says two miners who were trapped in an underground mine for 10 days in the Dominican Republic have been rescued with the help of Canada.
Delivering new services 'complicated,' Freeland says of planned dental care program

Delivering new services 'complicated,' Freeland says of planned dental care program

OTTAWA — The government is working hard to meet its end-of-year deadline to deliver dental-care coverage to kids, the deputy prime minister said Tuesday, but added providing new services is "complicated.
Senegalese diplomat arrested by Quebec police owed former landlord more than $45,000

Senegalese diplomat arrested by Quebec police owed former landlord more than $45,000

MONTREAL — The detention and alleged beating of a Senegalese diplomat by Quebec police last week occurred while a bailiff was attempting to seize property at her residence in connection with a court judgment against her.
Top commander defends military's vaccine requirement, says 'tweak' in the works

Top commander defends military's vaccine requirement, says 'tweak' in the works

OTTAWA — Canada's top military commander said he will "tweak" the vaccine mandate for the Armed Forces in the next few weeks but defended vaccine requirements as necessary to keep the military ready to respond to any emergency.