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From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' here's why the government deletes tweets

From Star Wars to swordfish 'sensitivities,' here's why the government deletes tweets

OTTAWA — When it comes to government information, there is no shortage of sensitive matters. As it turns out, a "fun fact" about ocean critters is on the list.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $25 million Lotto Max jackpot

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

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $25 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Feb. 17 will be an estimated $30 million. The Canadian Press
Search and rescue team from Burnaby arrives home after aiding Turkish relief efforts

Search and rescue team from Burnaby arrives home after aiding Turkish relief efforts

VANCOUVER — A volunteer search and rescue team that self-deployed to Turkey's earthquake zone has returned to Vancouver to a hero’s welcome after spending days combing through the rubble as part of the international lifesaving efforts.
Gun-control group tells MPs 'disinformation' muddied assault-style firearm measures

Gun-control group tells MPs 'disinformation' muddied assault-style firearm measures

OTTAWA — A prominent voice for stricter gun control is telling MPs the federal government's efforts to outlaw assault-style firearms have become mired in disinformation.
Yukon premier meets federal ministers over health, calls northern funding 'critical'

Yukon premier meets federal ministers over health, calls northern funding 'critical'

WHITEHORSE — Yukon's premier says federal health-care money specifically for the territories is "critical" to service delivery.
'Everything to make them smile:' Montreal Canadiens host Ukrainian peewee team

'Everything to make them smile:' Montreal Canadiens host Ukrainian peewee team

MONTREAL — Ukraine Team Select, a hockey team consisting of 11- and 12-year-old refugees displaced by war in their home country, rubbed shoulders with hockey royalty on Tuesday when they met the NHL's Montreal Canadiens.
Conservatives clarify opposition to Bill 21 following vote for notwithstanding clause

Conservatives clarify opposition to Bill 21 following vote for notwithstanding clause

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are trying to reassure the World Sikh Organization of Canada that the party remains opposed to Quebec's secularism law after its MPs voted in support of a provision the province used to create it.
B.C. Premier Eby and federal ministers discuss bilateral health agreements

B.C. Premier Eby and federal ministers discuss bilateral health agreements

The federal health minister says he expects British Columbia and Ottawa to soon reach a flexible one-on-one agreement that improves health services for people needing care and those who provide that service.
Ex-SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi loses appeal, must report to prison

Ex-SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi loses appeal, must report to prison

MONTREAL — A former SNC-Lavalin vice-president found guilty of bribing foreign officials — including the son of late Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi — and pocketing millions of dollars lost his appeal on Monday and was given 48 hours to report to pri
Liberal MP Greg Fergus breached Conflict of Interest Act with letter, watchdog rules

Liberal MP Greg Fergus breached Conflict of Interest Act with letter, watchdog rules

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Greg Fergus breached the Conflict of Interest Act by writing a letter in support of a television channel's application for mandatory carriage, the federal ethics commissioner has found.