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Pope Francis to carry mass at one of Quebec's basilicas, Indigenous pilgrim site

Pope Francis to carry mass at one of Quebec's basilicas, Indigenous pilgrim site

MONTREAL — The site of the first mass in Quebec during the Pope's weeklong visit to Canada to make amends with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities is a renowned pilgrimage destination that merges Indigenous culture and Catholicism.
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Advocates say Canadians struggling with rising food costs need help from government

Advocates say Canadians struggling with rising food costs need help from government

OTTAWA — With the cost of living rising at the fastest pace in decades, Canadians struggling to put food on the table are turning to community organizations for help. The Local Community Food Centre in Stratford, Ont.
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No winning ticket sold for Friday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Friday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Friday's Lotto Max $25 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on July 26 will be an estimated $30 million. The Canadian Press
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Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, July 22, 2022

Lotto Max winning numbers for Friday, July 22, 2022

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Friday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $25 million: 01, 09, 19, 34, 37, 39 & 49. Bonus: 06 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
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Public gathering violation conviction set aside for Calgary preacher and his brother

Public gathering violation conviction set aside for Calgary preacher and his brother

CALGARY — A preacher and his brother have successfully appealed their convictions for hosting public gatherings during the pandemic and are to have their fines reimbursed.
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'Protect the little ones:' Saskatchewan begins vaccinating young kids against COVID

'Protect the little ones:' Saskatchewan begins vaccinating young kids against COVID

REGINA — Randall Robins sighed with relief after her three-year-old daughter received her first COVID-19 shot.
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Air Force establishes new division to 'protect Canadian interests in space'

Air Force establishes new division to 'protect Canadian interests in space'

OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Air Force's newest division is focused on extraterrestrial matters. A reorganization of the existing space-focused team will now be known as 3 Canadian Space Division, with Brig.-Gen. Mike Adamson in command.
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Clash over whether U.S. officers can be armed in Canada keeps Nexus offices closed

Clash over whether U.S. officers can be armed in Canada keeps Nexus offices closed

MONTREAL — A dispute over legal protections for American customs officers has kept Nexus enrolment centres closed in Canada more than three months after they reopened south of the border — due in part to a clash over U.S.
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Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia 'nil'

Canada shares expertise on moving grain from Ukraine, but faith in Russia 'nil'

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada is working to help get much-needed grain out of Ukraine to famine-threatened parts of the world now that the embattled country and Russia have signed deals to allow that to happen.
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Confronting Pope Francis, Monkeypox experience : In The News for July 22

Confronting Pope Francis, Monkeypox experience : In The News for July 22

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 22 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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