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No winning ticket for Friday night's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket for Friday night's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $50 million jackpot in Friday night's Lotto Max draw. However, one of the two Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each that were offered was claimed by a ticket holder in Ontario.
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Friday, Jan. 15, 2021

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. There are 695,707 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 695,707 confirmed cases (76,068 active, 601,910 resolved, 17,729 deaths).
A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021

A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021

The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 48,195 new vaccinations administered for a total of 507,687 doses given.
Snowshoer dies after overnight search on Vancouver-area mountain: RCMP

Snowshoer dies after overnight search on Vancouver-area mountain: RCMP

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A snowshoer who set out alone on a rugged mountain trail on Vancouver's north shore Thursday has died. Squamish RCMP say the 21-year-old woman from Ontario was removed from a steep gully Friday morning after an overnight search.
Businessman Frank Giustra's lawsuit against Twitter can proceed in B.C. court: judge

Businessman Frank Giustra's lawsuit against Twitter can proceed in B.C. court: judge

VANCOUVER — A prominent British Columbia businessman and philanthropist's defamation lawsuit against Twitter Inc. can proceed in a court in the province, a judge has ruled.
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): 7:20 p.m.
Pfizer-BioNTech delaying vaccine deliveries to Canada due to production issues

Pfizer-BioNTech delaying vaccine deliveries to Canada due to production issues

OTTAWA — Only half of Canada's promised COVID-19 vaccine doses by Pfizer-BioNTech will arrive in the next month, federal officials revealed Friday, blaming production issues in Belgium that will affect immediate vaccination plans.
B.C. hospice refusing to provide medically assisted dying must vacate premises

B.C. hospice refusing to provide medically assisted dying must vacate premises

DELTA, B.C. — A hospice that has refused to provide medical assistance in dying based on religious objections will have to vacate a facility in Delta, B.C., by the end of March.
Newfoundland and Labrador to vote in winter, pandemic election on Feb. 13

Newfoundland and Labrador to vote in winter, pandemic election on Feb. 13

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador will become the fourth province to go to the polls during the COVID-19 pandemic after Premier Andrew Furey called an election for Feb. 13.
Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options

Canada's top doctor says to avoid non-essential travel as B.C. explores legal options

OTTAWA — British Columbia's decision to seek legal advice on limiting travel reinforces the message that it isn't the time to go on vacation across the country, Canada's chief medical officer of health said Friday. Dr.
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