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OTTAWA — Caroline Simard, vice-chairperson of broadcasting at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, has been appointed as Canada's new elections watchdog.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. "I feel OK, but that’s because I got my shots," Trudeau said Monday on Twitter. "So, if you haven’t, get vaccinated — and if you can, get boosted.

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HALIFAX — When Meaghan Belanger's mother informed her about a Nova Scotia camp for children in grief, the teenager's initial reaction was unenthusiastic as she feared it would be too teary and dull.

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $6 million jackpot in Saturday's Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was won by a lottery player in Ontario.

Ottawa Police said they identified two persons of interest but no public safety concerns as they continued to investigate an incident that briefly led to the evacuation of Parliament Hill.

MONTREAL — Quebec Liberal leader Dominique Anglade cast herself as a candidate who can unite Quebecers of all backgrounds as her party presented its election platform Saturday, less than four months ahead of the October vote.

MONTREAL — A Canadian is playing a major role in the World Health Organizations' fight against monkeypox. Dr.

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $43 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on June 14 will be an estimated $50 million, with 2 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each up for grabs. The Canadian Press

LOS ANGELES — Leaders from across the Americas, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, signed on Friday to what U.S. President Joe Biden called a "historic commitment" to ease the pressure of northward migration.