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Lotto 649 winning numbers for Saturday, Mar. 27, 2021

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw for an estimated $6.5 million: 15,16,17,30, 36 & 40. Bonus: 34. In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.

Mar 27, 2021 11:41 PM Read more >

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on March 27, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday March 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 166,566 new vaccinations administered for a total of 4,967,319 doses given. Nationwide, 662,576 people or 1.

Mar 27, 2021 8:45 PM Read more >

Woman killed, six injured in stabbings in and around North Vancouver library

VANCOUVER — A woman is dead and six others have been injured in a stabbing attack inside and around a library on Saturday in North Vancouver, B.C. Sgt. Frank Jang of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team said a suspect in his 20s is in custody.

Mar 27, 2021 8:29 PM Read more >

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Saturday, March 27, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday March 27, 2021. There are 961,083 confirmed cases in Canada. Canada: 961,083 confirmed cases (42,025 active, 896,206 resolved, 22,852 deaths).

Mar 27, 2021 6:42 PM Read more >

'Stronger' measures needed across Canada to suppress COVID-19 resurgence: Tam

OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer warned Saturday that current health orders are not enough to stop rapid growth of COVID-19, as provinces push ahead with plans to reopen their economies.

Mar 27, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Ex-colleague of Ontario doctor Brian Nadler shocked to learn of murder charge

MONTREAL, Italy — An ex-colleague of Brian Nadler, the Ontario doctor charged with murder in connection with suspicious deaths at a hospital, described him as compassionate but said he had a tendency to argue with other physicians. Dr.

Mar 27, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

China sanctions Conservative member of Parliament Michael Chong, federal subcommittee

China's decision to sanction a Conservative MP as well as a Parliamentary subcommittee is an attack on freedom of speech regarding human rights abuses in the Xinjiang region, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday.

Mar 27, 2021 1:42 PM Read more >

Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals win narrow majority in pandemic-delayed election

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador Liberals under leader Andrew Furey have been re-elected with a slim majority after a campaign that was upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 27, 2021 12:06 PM Read more >

A look at Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Premier Andrew Furey

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Liberal Premier Andrew Furey was re-elected Saturday in Newfoundland and Labrador's pandemic-delayed election. Furey, 45, is an orthopedic surgeon who entered politics last year, but he comes from a political family.

Mar 27, 2021 11:16 AM Read more >

Canadian Blood Services says donations from those who have had COVID-19 are safe

CALGARY — Canadian Blood Services is reassuring the public that blood donated by anyone who has had COVID-19 or who has been vaccinated is safe.

Mar 27, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >