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Dignitaries, family and friends gather for funeral of Manitoba politician Jim Carr

Dignitaries, family and friends gather for funeral of Manitoba politician Jim Carr

WINNIPEG — Politicians of all stripes joined hundreds of mourners who gathered on Saturday to pay tribute to Jim Carr, the Liberal member of Parliament who died five days earlier at the age of 71 following a battle with cancer.
N.W.T. announces latest case of private health information mishandled

N.W.T. announces latest case of private health information mishandled

YELLOWKNIFE — A privacy breach affecting people who stayed at a COVID-19 isolation centre is the latest in a long line of cases of health information being mishandled in the Northwest Territories. Late last week, the N.W.T.
Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say

Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say

Shoplifting has surged to an alarming level across Canada, industry insiders say, with inflation and labour shortages cited as major factors behind the increase.
Friendly rivals: with EV tensions in past, Canada poised to compete with biggest ally

Friendly rivals: with EV tensions in past, Canada poised to compete with biggest ally

WASHINGTON — Friends, partners, allies — and rivals.
As politicians played inflation blame game in 2022, what really drove rising prices?

As politicians played inflation blame game in 2022, what really drove rising prices?

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.
Dreams of Chinese fame persist at Vancouver pageant, where stars are born

Dreams of Chinese fame persist at Vancouver pageant, where stars are born

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.
One winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

One winning ticket sold for Friday's $40 million Lotto Max jackpot

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

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

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.
alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich recalled over undeclared milk

alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich recalled over undeclared milk

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.
Manitoba to help with feasibility study to possibly search landfill for slain women

Manitoba to help with feasibility study to possibly search landfill for slain women

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.