Indigenous News

MONTREAL — Jake DeBrusk expected a pass the whole way up the ice. Brad Marchand, sitting on career goal No. 399, sprinted down on an odd-man rush in overtime with DeBrusk by his side.

Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett.

VANCOUVER — Police say a woman has been murdered at a home on the edge of the University of British Columbia campus, and two people have been arrested.

VICTORIA — British Columbia introduced proposed legislation Thursday that would allow it to sue for health-related costs over damages by companies like social-media giants and energy drink manufacturers whose products could cause harm.

VICTORIA — British Columbia's seniors advocate says the increasing unmet demand for home support services is likely to blame for a ballooning wait-list to get a bed in long-term care, with the problem worsened by population growth.

Nine-year-old Lucas Mason Yao loves the Vancouver Canucks, his pet bunny Chomp and pi, the mathematical constant that's celebrated every March 14 around the world. Yao, from Pitt Meadows, B.C.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is set to begin work on a $1.15-billion project to expand irrigation, a move Premier Scott Moe says will help fulfil a dream not fully realized.

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government plans to crack down on fake explicit photos and videos, and to prevent people convicted of serious crimes from changing their names.

MONTREAL — A federal tribunal on Thursday reiterated its stance that Montreal port employers cannotrequire employees to work during a strike, paving the way for negotiations to resume ahead of potential job action.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Brian Serven hit a two-run homer in the third inning and the Toronto Blue Jays extended their win streak to four games with a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in pre-season play.