With no jackpot winner to claim the $70-million Lotto Max prize, the total prize pool for the next draw swells to $95 million.
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. (OLG) announced in a press release Wednesday that the $70-million jackpot and an additional 25 Maxmillions are available in the upcoming draw on Friday.
In Tuesday's draw, three "Encore" prizes worth $100,000 were claimed in Ontario. Winning tickets were sold in Burlington, Ont., and through OLG's website.
OLG reminds players that tickets can be bought on its official website or through OLG retailers until 10:30 p.m. ET on Friday.
British police say they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed three children in Southport, northwest England.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al Qaeda's Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, has agreed to plead guilty, the U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday, pointing to a long-delayed resolution in an attack that altered the course of the United States and much of the Middle East.
A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.
RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill on terrorism charges last week were 'in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto.'
Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.
Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a do-or-die match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
With no jackpot winner to claim the $70-million Lotto Max prize, the total prize pool for the next draw swells to $95 million.
A 67-year-old man who planned to use a Jet Ski to smuggle more than 180 kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine into Canada was convicted in a Seattle courtroom Friday, after beachcombers found the drugs stashed in several duffel bags along the Washington state coastline.
A First Nation in B.C.'s Central Interior has activated its emergency operations centre and the local regional district has issued an evacuation order for more than 107 square kilometres of riverside land due to a landslide.
CP24 has obtained video of police raiding a Scarborough home of a father and son who were allegedly planning a 'serious violent attack in Toronto.'
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that people fined by provincial securities regulators can wipe out penalties through bankruptcy, but orders to pay back ill-gotten gains remain in place.
A 67-year-old man who planned to use a Jet Ski to smuggle more than 180 kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine into Canada was convicted in a Seattle courtroom Friday, after beachcombers found the drugs stashed in several duffel bags along the Washington state coastline.
Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.
In the wake of U.S. warnings about ground cinnamon products, Canada says it is monitoring the situation and doesn't believe any products are affected in the country.
Calgary police say the discovery of a unique secret compartment in a piece of bedroom furniture was the key to solving a recent drug trafficking investigation.
British police say they have charged a 17-year-old with murder over a stabbing attack that killed three children in Southport, northwest England.
Lawyers for Saudi Arabia argued Wednesday that the country fought against terrorism and al Qaeda, just like the United States, in the 1990s and should not be a defendant in lawsuits seeking over US$100 billion for relatives of people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused as the main plotter in al Qaeda's Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, has agreed to plead guilty, the U.S. Defense Department said Wednesday, pointing to a long-delayed resolution in an attack that altered the course of the United States and much of the Middle East.
Hamas' top political leader was killed Wednesday by a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Iran and the militant group said, blaming Israel for a shock assassination that risked escalating into an all-out regional war.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro warned Wednesday that he will not hesitate to call on the population for a 'new revolution' if forced by what he calls 'North American imperialism and fascist criminals.'
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro said he asked the country's Supreme Court to conduct an audit of the presidential election after opposition leaders disputed his claim of victory, drawing swift condemnation by independent observers.
A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.
Global Affairs Canada is warning more than 20,000 Canadians in Lebanon that they can't rely on government evacuation flights if war engulfs that country.
Two witnesses stormed out of a parliamentary committee meeting Wednesday, after Liberals tried to steer a planned discussion about violence against women towards the topic of abortion rights.
Babies who have a peanut allergy are now being offered potentially life-changing treatment at hospitals across Australia in a world-first program aimed at building tolerance to them.
In the wake of U.S. warnings about ground cinnamon products, Canada says it is monitoring the situation and doesn't believe any products are affected in the country.
Ontario is officially ending its COVID-19 wastewater surveillance program today in a move some public health experts call shortsighted.
Canadian organizations embroiled in data breaches wind up paying an average $6.32 million to resolve the incidents, a new study from IBM says.
A global Microsoft Azure outage that impacted a range of services for consumers Tuesday — from reports of stalling Outlook emails to trouble ordering on Starbucks’ mobile app — was triggered by distributed denial of service cyberattack, according to the tech giant.
It was a memorable day for many near the Bay of Fundy Monday when a Mola mola found its way to the Parrsboro Harbour in Nova Scotia.
Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two 'Avengers' films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr.
As a gay youth growing up in central France, Hugo Bardin never felt he lived in a world that represented who he was — a world in which he had a place.
The death of a Calgary woman almost a decade ago is the focus of a new episode of 'Unsolved Mysteries.'
Spin Master Corp.'s chief executive is optimistic the year will end on a high note for the toy market, despite shoppers sticking with their deal-hunting behaviours.
New mortgage rules from the federal government taking effect Thursday won't 'move the needle,' according to some experts in the housing industry.
Boeing lost more than US$1.4 billion in the second quarter and said a longtime industry executive will take over as chief executive of the troubled aircraft manufacturer next week.
A cat that went missing in Toronto back in 2011 has finally been reunited with its owner.
With no jackpot winner to claim the $70-million Lotto Max prize, the total prize pool for the next draw swells to $95 million.
Venice will limit the size of tourist parties to 25 people from Thursday in the latest attempt to reduce the impact of crowds on the lagoon city.
Simone Biles has seemingly clapped back at criticism from former teammate MyKayla Skinner following the U.S. gymnastics team’s victory at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Canada's women's soccer team has advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Colombia 1-0 in a do-or-die match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
When Canada's women's soccer team was stripped of six points by FIFA for its involvement in a drone spying scandal, the players rallied around a cry of "take away six (points), we go get nine."
Toyota reported Wednesday more cases of cheating on certification tests for new models required by the Japanese government, on top of those acknowledged earlier.
Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company's 'Full Self Driving' system at the time of the crash.
Drivers in Saskatoon have been hit with unwelcome news as gas prices soared to $1.68 per litre this week. The increase is not limited to Saskatoon; drivers throughout western Canada have experienced similar hikes.
One golf course, two men, 12 hours and 333 holes of golf played. That's how the 13th annual Marathon Monday shaped up for Patrick Law and Dylan Thornborough, which ended up being an unofficial world record.
A woman who lives east of Montreal in Repentigny came home to a pool party on Sunday after a family of five had rented it on the Swimply app without the consent of the homeowner.
A CFL fan has unofficially broken the world record for watching CFL home games at all nine of Canada’s stadiums in the shortest amount of time.
The Anne Murray Centre in Springhill, N.S., marked its 35th anniversary over the weekend drawing dozens to the event from around the globe.
Imani Nadir says she looked high and low for a hairdresser when she moved to Montreal in 2022. Finally, after six months of making calls and sending emails, the 20-year-old came across Two Horses, a Montreal hair salon offering specialized services to women who wear face or head coverings.
As fire threatened people in Jasper National Park, Colleen Knull sprung into action.
Video posted to social media on Thursday morning appears to show the charred remains of a Jasper, Alta., neighbourhood.
A Saskatchewan-born veteran of the Second World War was recently presented with France's highest national order.
A local First Nations elder and veteran is helping to bring the Ojibwe language to a well-known film for the first time.
A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.
A First Nation in B.C.'s Central Interior has activated its emergency operations centre and the local regional district has issued an evacuation order for more than 107 square kilometres of riverside land due to a landslide.
British Columbia's Opposition BC United is looking to put its previous Liberal name on the upcoming fall provincial election ballot after internal polling shows 30 per cent of people didn't know the party was re-named, says a party director.
RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill on terrorism charges last week were 'in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto.'
CP24 has obtained video of police raiding a Scarborough home of a father and son who were allegedly planning a 'serious violent attack in Toronto.'
Police say human remains have been located during the search for a Markham, Ont. woman who went missing last week.
Another wire snap along Calgary's recently repaired feeder main and further analysis of data mean the city remains under Stage 1 outdoor water restrictions.
The death of a Calgary woman almost a decade ago is the focus of a new episode of 'Unsolved Mysteries.'
New rules affecting how much you pay for electricity and natural gas are coming into effect sooner than planned.
Saslove's Meat Market, one of the ByWard Market's oldest businesses, has announced it will be shutting its doors.
Renovictions are on the rise, but with skyrocketing rent prices, many have nowhere to go and now one Ottawa city councillor is teaming up to tackle the problem.
There is an upcoming change in OC Transpo's leadership team this fall, the City of Ottawa says.
Quebec's French language minister tried to allay concerns about the health-care network Wednesday, insisting the anglophone community won't need to prove they're eligible to receive care in English.
Swimmer Ilya Kharun has won a bronze medal for Canada in the men's 200-metre butterfly on Wednesday at the Olympic Games in Paris.
As the summer heats up and vacationers hit the road, snagging a ride with Communauto might be trickier than usual. The car-sharing service is struggling to keep up with demand.
Marmot Basin, the ski resort in Jasper National Park, was not damaged in last week's wildfire.
The Jasper wildfire remained out of control and fire behaviour was increasing on Wednesday as the weather got hotter.
Police say crime is down in the capital city.
The Nova Scotia RCMP has charged a 36-year-old Tennecape man for allegedly submitting hundreds of false insurance claims in 2022.
It was a memorable day for many near the Bay of Fundy Monday when a Mola mola found its way to the Parrsboro Harbour in Nova Scotia.
It may not have taken firefighters long to extinguish, but residents in the Lewisville neighbourhood of Moncton, N.B., are very concerned.
Nearly three months after they were forced out of their home, former Birchwood Terrace tenants are being allowed back in this week to get the belongings they had to leave behind.
The province is going to start spraying for mosquitoes in the City of Winkler as there is evidence of mosquitoes being infected with the West Nile virus.
The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is asking the city to find a new home for a religious monument engraved with the 10 Commandments over concerns it could make the park less welcoming.
A Regina woman found herself in a scary situation while on a walk last Tuesday, when three large dogs became aggressive towards her and her dog in the Lakeview neighbourhood.
One man from Yorkton, a man from Ontario and another from Quebec are all facing several charges following an investigation into drug trafficking and kidnapping in the Yorkton area where a man was found severely injured and confined in a barn.
A complex needs shelter is now open in Regina. The 15 bed pilot project aims to connect individuals in crisis to social services like detox, addictions treatment or even housing opportunities.
Concerns have been raised about the names on a Second World War monument at an Estonian summer camp in Elora, Ont.
RCMP say a father and son who were arrested in Richmond Hill on terrorism charges last week were 'in the advanced stages of planning a serious violent attack in Toronto.'
A 16-year-old has been arrested after he escaped from a secure detention facility in Wilmot Township.
Saskatchewan’s privacy commissioner is taking aim at the province’s health authority over the use of "do not hire lists" among its recruiters.
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on all parties involved in Canada’s two major railways to ensure operations continue.
Two people are dead after a motorcycle collided with a cow on Highway 35 near Hendon, Sask. Tuesday night, RCMP say.
The mother of Lea Thompson, who was murdered last summer in Kirkland Lake, says she’s still waiting to find out exactly what happened to her daughter.
A 92-year-old pedestrian was killed by flying debris from a two-vehicle crash at a busy downtown Sudbury intersection Wednesday morning.
Sudbury police say they are investigating a death at Bell Park and are asking the public to avoid the area.
An expected guilty plea turned into a change of heart for the accused at Simcoe's Courthouse on Wednesday. It means the case against 35-year-old Nicholas Burtch of Norfolk County will now go to trial.
Huron OPP were on the beach in Goderich this afternoon following reports of an unconscious person in the water near the pier.
London police have laid charges in relation to a shooting that took place downtown last weekend.Two individuals, Mohamed Sail, 35, and Dean Robert Dickieson, 31, have been identified and charged, however their current whereabouts are unknown.
The search for a missing elderly man from Midland Ont., has ended.
OPP destroyed over five hundred marijuana plants in an illegal grow operation at a farm in Springwater Township Ont.
Tiny Township's residents protested in front of the current town hall on Wednesday, demanding a halt to the construction of a new town administration building.
Multiple collisions have been reported along the EC Row Expressway in the areas of Central Avenue and Walker Road.
The City of Windsor has received more than 12 dozen complaints from residents about vacant homes since launching a tax program to address the issue four months ago.
In spite of a heat warning from Environment Canada and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, the city’s youngest residents were out Wednesday enjoying summer.
A Canadian warship on its first-ever Arctic patrol encountered a Chinese polar research vessel in the Bering Strait off Alaska earlier this month, as the Department of National Defence says global competitors are increasingly probing Canadian infrastructure and gathering intelligence in a warming Arctic.
A 67-year-old man who planned to use a Jet Ski to smuggle more than 180 kilograms of fentanyl and methamphetamine into Canada was convicted in a Seattle courtroom Friday, after beachcombers found the drugs stashed in several duffel bags along the Washington state coastline.
The provincial insurer is warning British Columbians planning a B.C. Day road trip to guard against driver fatigue, which it says is responsible for a surge in injuries and deaths on B.C. roads every July and August.
A British Columbia co-operative that has been selling and promoting the province's fruit for the last 88 years is shutting down.
Police in the British Columbia Interior say a missing father and his four young children have been found safe after the man failed to surrender the children to their mother, in violation of a court order.
A Kamloops Mountie has been charged with assault and mischief in connection to an incident that occurred last summer, Crown prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Jarrett Burney extended his hitting streak to nine games Tuesday, leading the Okotoks Dawgs to a 9-7 victory over Lethbridge Tuesday night at Seaman Stadium.
Lethbridge police have located a missing woman.
Jurors deciding the fate of two men accused of conspiring to murder police at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing were urged by a judge Wednesday to block out background noise in the high-profile case.
Summer typically brings more traffic to downtowns, but significant construction is causing the opposite effect in Sault Ste. Marie.
With the arena in Elliot Lake still under repair, the Kraft Hockeyville preseason game will be held in Greater Sudbury this fall.
A 61-year-old who was already on probation is in more trouble after Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police arrived at their residence and found them riding an ATV.
A 59-year-old man from Ontario has been charged with animal cruelty after police found 19 dead dogs at a home in eastern Newfoundland this week.
The chair of the board of regents at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador has been asked to take privacy training after he forwarded an alumnus's pro-Palestinian campaign email to her father.
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey gave a special gift to David Tiller, one of seven fishermen who survived 48 hours on a life raft in the Atlantic Ocean.
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