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No winning ticket for Friday night's $39 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $39 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on April 21 will be approximately $44 million. The Canadian Press

Apr 18, 2020 2:48 AM Read more >

Gatherings restricted, schools closed: What's being done to fight COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every province and territory.

Apr 18, 2020 1:00 AM Read more >

Canadians will be required to wear non-medical face masks on flights, says federal government

The new measure goes into effect at 9 a.m. PST on Monday, April 20.

Apr 17, 2020 9:21 PM Read more >

Senate extends adjournment until June 2 as talks over return of MPs continue

OTTAWA — The Senate will not resume sitting until June 2 at the earliest, but it was unclear Friday when and how the House of Commons would return.

Apr 17, 2020 6:12 PM Read more >

B.C. human rights observers concerned by spike in family violence amid COVID-19

VANCOUVER — Advocates for the rights of women and children in British Columbia are shining a light on the rise in family violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. B.C.

Apr 17, 2020 5:51 PM Read more >

The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 8:15 p.m. British Columbia is reporting 43 new COVID-19 cases, but no new deaths. A joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr.

Apr 17, 2020 5:16 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada

The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:07 p.m. ET on April 17, 2020: There are 31,927 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada.

Apr 17, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >

Victoria wants homeless to be housed in empty hotels during pandemic

VICTORIA — The City of Victoria is calling for the British Columbia government to take over its empty hotels and motels as a solution to housing the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020 4:54 PM Read more >

Wood chips to make pulp for toilet paper in short supply, Commons committee told

OTTAWA — The demand for toilet paper in Canada has skyrocketed — increasing by 241 per cent during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 17, 2020 4:34 PM Read more >

Federal oilpatch bailout focus on cleanup of abandoned wells, reduced emissions

Industry and environmental groups welcomed a multibillion-dollar oilpatch bailout package Friday, but both were looking for more from the federal government.

Apr 17, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >