No winning ticket sold for Friday's $60 million Lotto Max jackpot
There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $60 million draw.
However, one of six available Maxmillion prizes of $1 million each was won by a ticket holder in Ontario.
The jackpot for the next draw on May 30 will be an estimated $65 million, with eight $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs.
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McDonald's, Wendy's defeat lawsuit over size of burgers
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New study shows where you fall on new internet addiction spectrum
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Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth
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Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
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Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths
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Canada
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Grizzly bear attacks rare, but a risk in wilderness, experts say after Banff deaths
Grizzly bear experts say fatal attacks are extremely rare, but it's always a risk when people venture into the wilderness.
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Diwali fireworks advisory issued despite warnings it might be discriminatory: emails
An Environment Canada advisory that singled out Diwali fireworks as a reason to prepare for poor air quality last October was issued despite multiple warnings from some staff about it being discriminatory.
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Military withdraws final charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan
The Canadian military has withdrawn the one remaining conduct charge against Lt.-Gen. Steven Whelan, ending the court martial that was slated to run the rest of the week.
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Couple and dog killed by bear at Banff National Park
Two people are dead after a bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park.
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Did the pandemic change the way we treat others? We want to hear from you
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5 dead after single-vehicle crash near Swan River, Man.
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World
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Rep. Matt Gaetz files motion to oust U.S. Speaker Kevin McCarthy, throwing House into new turmoil
U.S. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an extraordinary referendum on his leadership of the House after a conservative member of his own Republican majority, a longtime critic, moved to launch a vote to oust him from the helm.
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UN Security Council approves sending a Kenya-led force to Haiti to fight violent gangs
The UN Security Council voted Monday to send a multinational force to Haiti led by Kenya to help combat violent gangs in the troubled Caribbean country.
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Kentucky man linked to Breonna Taylor case arrested on drug charges
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Malaysians urged not to panic-buy local rice after import prices for the staple rise substantially
Malaysia's government on Monday reassured the country there is sufficient rice in the market and urged people not to hoard locally produced rice after recent panic-buying led to empty shelves in supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide.
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Bear attacks, injures woman in Montana west of Glacier park near Canadian border
A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by a bear west of Glacier National Park and just south of the U.S. Canadian border over the weekend, Montana wildlife officials said Monday.
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U.S. Attorney General Garland says in interview he'd resign if Biden asked him to take action on Trump
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Politics
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What you need to know about the election of a new Speaker
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Federal ministers still lack mandate letters, two months after majority shuffled
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Top-secret national security data behind precedent-setting Canadian spy trial
The trial of Cameron Ortis, a former senior RCMP intelligence official accused of passing on top-secret national security data, is set to begin on Tuesday.
Health
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U.S. health officials propose using a cheap antibiotic as a 'morning-after pill' against STDs
U.S. health officials plan to endorse a common antibiotic as a morning-after pill that gay and bisexual men can use to try to avoid some increasingly common sexually transmitted diseases.
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Where can I get a COVID-19 rapid test? CTV News looks at the rules in each province and territory
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UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading
The World Health Organization authorized a second malaria vaccine on Monday, a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world's first shot against the parasitic disease.
Sci-Tech
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Sam Bankman-Fried must now convince a jury that the former crypto king was not a crook
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Scientists have observed antimatter free-falling due to gravity for the first time
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Venus may be choked in toxic clouds, but lightning could be a rare sight there, new data suggests
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Entertainment
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Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
Late-night talk shows are returning Monday after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike, while actors completed the first day of talks that could end their own long work walk-off.
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A second U.K. police force is looking into allegations of sexual offences committed by Russell Brand
A second British police force is looking into sexual offences allegedly committed by actor and comedian Russell Brand, British media reported Monday.
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Beyonce, like Taylor, is heading to movie theaters with a new film
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Business
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Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street slips as the bond market cranks up the pressure
Most stocks are drifting lower Monday as the constrictor of higher interest rates tightens its coils around Wall Street.
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Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis asked that Disney's First Amendment lawsuit against him be tossed from federal court, and Disney demanded emails, texts and other communications from the governor's office in a separate state court lawsuit originally brought by DeSantis appointees of Walt Disney World's governing district.
Lifestyle
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New study shows where you fall on new internet addiction spectrum
Researchers have come up with categories for people who are addicted to the internet and for those who are at risk.
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Did the pandemic change the way we treat others? We want to hear from you
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Sports
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Raptors president Masai Ujiri on Knicks lawsuit: 'Go figure'
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Francis Lee, former Manchester City and England striker, dies at 79
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David Beckham reflects on highs and lows in documentary, calls it an 'emotional rollercoaster'
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Autos
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Andretti Global clears first hurdle to join Formula One as an 11th team with FIA expansion approval
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Unifor sets Oct. 9 deadline for contract talks with General Motors
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From vehicle brakes to smart plugs: These were the major recalls in Canada this week
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