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Shoplifting has surged to an alarming level across Canada, industry insiders say, with inflation and labour shortages cited as major factors behind the increase.

WASHINGTON — Friends, partners, allies — and rivals.

OTTAWA — Some called it "Justinflation." Others called it "greedflation." But reality might be a lot less catchy than the wordplay that has taken off in Canadian politics this year.

VANCOUVER — The eight women lining up to take questions included a pediatrician, a legal assistant and a piano teacher. But standing on stage in their bikinis at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, B.C.

TORONTO — Someone in Quebec must be on Santa's nice list. A single winning ticket was drawn for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot. The jackpot for the next draw on Dec. 20 will be an estimated $10 million. The Canadian Press

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $40 million: 06, 22, 25, 42, 43, 45 & 48. Bonus: 47 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich -- meatless sausage because the product contains milk that is not listed on the label. The sandwich was sold in 156g packages across Canada.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will be joining an Indigenous-led committee tasked with determining whether it's possible to recover the remains of two First Nations women believed to be in a landfill outside of Winnipeg.

HOPE, B.C. — A stretch along a key highway that sustained severe damage from landslides and flooding across southwestern British Columbia last year is back to four lanes after temporary repairs at three bridge sites.

WINNIPEG — More than two weeks have passed since police laid additional murder charges against an alleged serial killer, including one for the killing of an unidentified woman whose remains have not been found.