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MONTREAL — Language and immigration politics were back at the forefront in Quebec’s national assembly last week, as Premier François Legault drew criticism for sounding the alarm over a decline in the number of people who speak French at home.

HALIFAX — The inquiry investigating the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting will examine this week one of the most contentious aspects of the RCMP's handling of the tragedy: public communications.

TORONTO — Saturday's $6 million Lotto 649 jackpot was won by a ticket holder in Ontario. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize was won by a lottery player in the Prairies.

TORONTO — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard reviewed more testimony Saturday as deliberations continued for a fifth day.

Saboor Khan hopes to find some solace this weekend when he helps realize his best friend's dreams of a community space for children to laugh and play in.

The future of a lawsuit seeking to hold Canada accountable for the loss of Métis lands is in doubt after about a third of the plaintiffs asked to withdraw from the action when their legitimacy was questioned.

Montrealer Olivia Collette sold her car in 2016 and hasn't looked back.

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $70 million draw. Of the 44 available $1 million Maxmillion prizes, 14 were claimed by ticket holders in B-C, the Prairies, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is more resolute than ever in its support for Ukraine as its war with Russia continues after 100 days.

VANCOUVER — A lack of data tracking Canadians who have had COVID-19 could hinder efforts to understand potential post-infection conditions, such as diabetes and brain fog, experts have warned.