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No winning ticket for Tuesday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Tuesday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $25 million jackpot in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 4 will be an estimated $30 million. The Canadian Press
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Ottawa protest arrests, more provinces loosening restrictions: In The News for Feb. 2

Ottawa protest arrests, more provinces loosening restrictions: In The News for Feb. 2

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Feb. 2 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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Experts hopeful about Omicron's end but wary about what lies ahead

Experts hopeful about Omicron's end but wary about what lies ahead

VANCOUVER — The Omicron wave appears to be cresting across the country, but it's difficult to predict what's next for the pandemic, experts say. Prof.
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Various Two Bears brand oat milk products being pulled over undeclared milk

Various Two Bears brand oat milk products being pulled over undeclared milk

Several Two Bears brand oat milk products are being pulled from the shelves because they contain milk not declared on the label. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the products were sold across Canada and online.
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'I call for calm': Alberta premier condemns violence at U.S. border standoff

'I call for calm': Alberta premier condemns violence at U.S. border standoff

COUTTS, Alta. — A trucker blockade in southern Alberta at the United States border turned violent Tuesday after some protesters breached police barriers to join the demonstration and Mounties backed off out of concern for safety.
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Anti-vaccine mandate protest racks up costs to Ottawa residents, police, businesses

Anti-vaccine mandate protest racks up costs to Ottawa residents, police, businesses

Ottawa residents are starting to wonder who will be left holding the bag when the anti-vaccine mandate protest that has seized the capital, shuttered businesses and racked up policing costs finally rolls out.
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Quebec will allow gyms to reopen, Ontario to stick with COVID-19 reopening plan

Quebec will allow gyms to reopen, Ontario to stick with COVID-19 reopening plan

Canada's two largest provinces are continuing with plans to relax COVID-19 restrictions, as Quebec announced Tuesday that gyms will reopen and Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a warning of increased hospitalizations will not alter his province's reopen
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Key players in Erin O'Toole's Tory leadership vote and calls for an early review

Key players in Erin O'Toole's Tory leadership vote and calls for an early review

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is to learn Wednesday from the Tory caucus whether he will remain as party leader. Here are some key players who have been involved in calls for his leadership to be reviewed.
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Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation

Independent report critical of Yukon's handling of school sex crime investigation

WHITEHORSE — Yukon Premier Sandy Silver apologized Tuesday for a "break down in the system" over the handling of a sexual interference allegation at a school in Whitehorse.
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh throws support behind drug decriminalization bill

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh throws support behind drug decriminalization bill

OTTAWA — The federal NDP hopes to push the government to take stronger action on the opioid crisis with a new private member's bill decriminalizing the possession of drugs for personal use.
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