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No winning ticket for Saturday night's $20 million Lotto 649 jackpot

TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for the $20 million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw. However, the $1 million guaranteed prize was claimed by a ticket purchased in Atlantic Canada.

Provincial police investigate fatal single vehicle crash in Lakeshore

LAKESHORE, Ont. — Provincial police are investigating a fatal single vehicle crash in Lakeshore, Ont, just east of Windsor. Investigators say the driver of a Jeep lost control on Highway 3 Saturday evening and rolled the vehicle.

Journalists Honoured at 63rd annual Ontario Newspaper Awards in Hamilton

HAMILTON — The Hamilton Spectator dominated the 2017 Ontario Newspaper Awards on Saturday night, claiming 12 of the night's 34 awards, including the prestigious Journalist of the Year and Photojournalist of the Year awards.

New Jersey Devils will pick first at 2017 NHL Draft after winning lottery

TORONTO — The New Jersey Devils were the big winners of Saturday's NHL Draft Lottery moving up from No. 5 to earn the top selection in June's NHL Draft, much to the surprise of general manager Ray Shero.

U.S. has been on 'wrong side' of NAFTA for 'many, many' years, Trump tells rally

HARRISBURG, Pa. — President Donald Trump has again raised the spectre of the U.S. pulling out of the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying America has been on the "wrong side" of the trade pact for "many, many years.

Lundqvist, Rangers in state of disbelief after 6-5 double OT loss to Senators

OTTAWA — Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was still in a state of disbelief after the New York Rangers stunning 6-5 double overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Ottawa holds a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal.

Senators' Clarke MacArthur forced to exit Game 2 against Rangers; listed as day-to-day

Ottawa Senators winger Clarke MacArthur left Game 2 against the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon and didn't return. MacArthur took a hard hit from Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh late in the first period.
Sens get 'legendary game' from unlikely hero Pageau, gain rare 2-0 advantage

Sens get 'legendary game' from unlikely hero Pageau, gain rare 2-0 advantage

OTTAWA — Too much chicken parmesan left Jean-Gabriel Pageau feeling a little full before Saturday's matinee against the New York Rangers. It didn't matter.

B.C. Liberals to repeal Vancouver natural gas ban that city says doesn't exist

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Liberals say they will repeal a City of Vancouver plan the party claims prohibits natural gas in some new buildings, but the city says no such ban exists.

Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of London, Ont., taxi driver

LONDON, Ont. — Police say a man is facing a murder charge after the body of a taxi driver was found early Saturday in a convenience store parking lot in London, Ont.
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