National News

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

OTTAWA — Newly released documents show that Correctional Service Canada stopped Paul Bernardo from having his lawyer make a statement to the media as controversy swirled around the notorious killer's transfer to a medium-security prison.

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests more Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to maintain Canada's current level of spending on helping Ukraine fight Russia's ongoing invasion, rather than boosting financial support.

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $32 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct. 27 will be an estimated $50 million, with two $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $32 million: 04, 15, 16, 17, 23, 27 & 47. Bonus: 01 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on Canada to hold tech giants accountable for publishing false or misleading information online, especially when it is spread by foreign actors.

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement on Tuesday that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfunding of on-reserve child-welfare services.

VICTORIA — A commercial helicopter with 14 people on board landed safely in Victoria on Tuesday after it was hit by lightning.

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada's major grocery chains to appear before MPs and explain their plans to stabilize food prices.

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