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HALIFAX — The prevalence of ticks that can carry Lyme disease is expected to be higher than ever in much of Canada this year, researchers say.

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Patrick Brown says he believes Canada can advance its trade relationship with China while at the same time take a stand against its human rights abuses.

OTTAWA — A recall has been issued for Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. brand live spot prawns due to a possible norovirus contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the shellfish were sold in B.C.

TORONTO — There was no winning ticket sold in Tuesday's Lotto Max $70 million draw. Of the 33 available $1 million Maxmillion prizes, six were claimed by ticket holders in the Prairies, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces.

EDMONTON — The family of two Métis hunters who were shot to death on a rural road in Alberta say they would have liked harsher convictions for the men who killed their loved ones but are satisfied those responsible will be behind bars.

TORONTO — Jurors in the sexual assault trial of Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard were told Tuesday that his celebrity status did not put him in a position of power over the two complainants.

VANCOUVER — Drug users in British Columbia won't be arrested or charged for possessing up to 2.5 grams of illicit drugs starting next year as the province serves as a potential model to stem the overdose crisis across the country.

EDMONTON — EDITORS: The jury is expected to return shortly with a verdict in the trial for a father and son charged with second-degree murder in the shootings of two Métis hunters on a rural road in Alberta.

OTTAWA — Conservative leadership candidate Jean Charest promised Tuesday to subject a national ban on so-called assault-style firearms to a classification review by a panel of experts.

OTTAWA — An outspoken critic of the Liberal government's online streaming bill received funding from two of the biggest digital platforms in the world.