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Quebec election: Poilievre victory seen as good news for Conservative Party of Quebec

Quebec election: Poilievre victory seen as good news for Conservative Party of Quebec

MONTREAL — Pierre Poilievre's successful bid to lead the federal Tories bodes well for the Conservative Party of Quebec, which is running in the provincial election on similar messages, analysts say.
No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $70 million draw. The 10 Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each are also going unclaimed. The jackpot for the next draw on Sept.
Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, Sept. 16, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $70 million: 02, 13, 24, 34, 39, 40 & 46.
Viana brand Veggie Cevapcici recalled over undeclared almond

Viana brand Veggie Cevapcici recalled over undeclared almond

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Viana brand Veggie Cevapcici because it contains almond which is not listed on the label. The affected product distributed by Tofutown North America, Inc.
Quebec senator already out of Tory caucus now quits party after Poilievre victory

Quebec senator already out of Tory caucus now quits party after Poilievre victory

OTTAWA — A Quebec senator says Pierre Poilievre's first week as Conservative leader has left him "comfortable" with his decision to quit the party. Sen.
Quebec election: Legault says new hydro dam needed to meet greenhouse gas targets

Quebec election: Legault says new hydro dam needed to meet greenhouse gas targets

MONTREAL — Reaching the province's greenhouse gas targets isn't achievable without a new hydroelectric dam, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader François Legault said Friday, adding that he's hoping to use the rest of the election campaign to tout his envi
Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for queen's funeral

Security high in London as world leaders begin arriving for queen's funeral

LONDON — The outpouring of public mourning and affection for Queen Elizabeth II is taking place against the backdrop of an "unprecedented" security operation that is only expected to grow larger as world leaders arrive in London for Monday's funeral.
Contingent from RCMP to lead Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession in London

Contingent from RCMP to lead Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession in London

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say five of the force's officers will be leading Queen Elizabeth's funeral procession in London on Monday.
Calls grow to streamline licensing for doctors as health-care systems struggle

Calls grow to streamline licensing for doctors as health-care systems struggle

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As Canadian health-care systems buckle under the weight of doctor shortages, the past president of the Canadian Medical Association is calling for a national licensing pathway for doctors — and some provinces are on board.
Sperm whales' clicking dialects are evidence of 'non-human culture', say scientists

Sperm whales' clicking dialects are evidence of 'non-human culture', say scientists

VANCOUVER — In the dark depths of the Pacific Ocean, there are a lot of conversations going on. Click-click-click-click-click. That's the sound of a sperm whale. Click-click-click-click, pause, click.