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No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

No winning ticket for Saturday's $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a lottery player in Quebec.
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday, May 16, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Sunday, May 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday May 16, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 364,245 new vaccinations administered for a total of 18,098,470 doses given. Nationwide, 1,395,315 people or 3.
Tree poaching from public forests increasing in B.C. as lumber hits record prices

Tree poaching from public forests increasing in B.C. as lumber hits record prices

VICTORIA — Big trees, small trees, dead trees, softwoods and hardwoods have all become valuable targets of tree poachers in British Columbia as timber prices hit record levels.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 16, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Sunday, May 16, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4:00 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 16, 2021. There are 1,323,681 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 1,323,681 confirmed cases (71,903 active, 1,226,870 resolved, 24,908 deaths).
Canada's vaccine rollout operation won't miss a beat with new military leader: expert

Canada's vaccine rollout operation won't miss a beat with new military leader: expert

DARTMOUTH — The sudden departure of the senior military officer in charge of Canada's vaccine rollout is unlikely to slow down the high-profile operation, an expert in military affairs said Saturday.
The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada

The latest news on COVID-19 developments in Canada (all times Eastern): 6:20 p.m. Alberta is reporting 1,195 new COVID-19 cases and three additional deaths. Dr.
Emails reveal close communication between government, transport regulator on refunds

Emails reveal close communication between government, transport regulator on refunds

OTTAWA — Advocates, experts and opposition MPs say correspondence showing close communication between the federal Transport Department and the Canadian Transportation Agency around passenger refunds throws into question the independence of the CTA, a
Quebec premier argues province has power to amend constitution in letter to Trudeau

Quebec premier argues province has power to amend constitution in letter to Trudeau

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault has written a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promoting his proposed reform to the province's language law, which includes a potential change to the Canadian constitution.
'It was a going concern': Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale

'It was a going concern': Remaining bar and hotel in Alberta coal ghost town for sale

WAYNE, Alta. — Built during the First World War, it survived the Great Depression, the Second World War and the closure of coal mines in the 1950s. Now the historic Last Chance Saloon in the ghost town of Wayne in southern Alberta is up for sale.
Real or hoax? Quebec scholars probe mystery letter allegedly from Titanic passenger

Real or hoax? Quebec scholars probe mystery letter allegedly from Titanic passenger

MONTREAL — Researchers from Université du Québec à Rimouski are trying to solve the mystery about whether a letter in a bottle washed up in New Brunswick in 2017 is from a young victim of the Titanic.
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