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In the news today: Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

In the news today: Israel's bombardment in Gaza surges, reducing buildings to rubble

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
Prison officials 'intervened' to stop Paul Bernardo from making public statement

Prison officials 'intervened' to stop Paul Bernardo from making public statement

OTTAWA — Newly released documents show that Correctional Service Canada stopped Paul Bernardo from having his lawyer make a statement to the media as controversy swirled around the notorious killer's transfer to a medium-security prison.
Canadians want Ottawa to maintain current spending levels on Ukraine, survey suggests

Canadians want Ottawa to maintain current spending levels on Ukraine, survey suggests

OTTAWA — A new survey suggests more Canadians want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to maintain Canada's current level of spending on helping Ukraine fight Russia's ongoing invasion, rather than boosting financial support.
No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $32 million Lotto Max jackpot

No winning ticket sold for Tuesday's $32 million Lotto Max jackpot

There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $32 million draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct. 27 will be an estimated $50 million, with two $1 million Maxmillion prizes up for grabs. The Canadian Press
Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023

Lotto Max winning numbers for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023

TORONTO — The winning numbers in Tuesday's Lotto Max draw for an estimated $32 million: 04, 15, 16, 17, 23, 27 & 47. Bonus: 01 In the event of any discrepancy between this list and the official winning numbers, the latter shall prevail.
MPs want big tech held responsible for misinformation spread online by foreign actors

MPs want big tech held responsible for misinformation spread online by foreign actors

OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee is calling on Canada to hold tech giants accountable for publishing false or misleading information online, especially when it is spread by foreign actors.
Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement

Federal Court approves $23B First Nations child-welfare settlement

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge verbally approved a landmark $23-billion settlement on Tuesday that will see Ottawa compensate more than 300,000 First Nations children and their families over chronic underfunding of on-reserve child-welfare services.
B.C. helicopter lands safely after being hit by lightning, Helijet says

B.C. helicopter lands safely after being hit by lightning, Helijet says

VICTORIA — A commercial helicopter with 14 people on board landed safely in Victoria on Tuesday after it was hit by lightning.
Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices

Grocers called back to Parliament to testify about plans to stabilize prices

OTTAWA — A House of Commons committee is asking the heads of Canada's major grocery chains to appear before MPs and explain their plans to stabilize food prices.
'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

'Inexplicable': Five people, including children, dead in Sault Ste. Marie shooting

Residents of the northern Ontario city of Sault Ste.