Indigenous News

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus increased to $1.4 billion in February as exports of gold hit an all-time high, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The agency said the result compared with a revised surplus of $608 million in January.

VANCOUVER — Police in West Vancouver say a “joyride” by a 13-year-old in a Lamborghini set off a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a total writeoff by the insurance company.

TORONTO — Three more clubs have submitted applications to Canada Soccer to join Project 8, the domestic women's pro soccer league currently under construction. Project 8 did not identify the new clubs.

TORONTO — In an Italian long-term care home in Toronto, about three new non-Italian residents are admitted each month due to government changes to priority rules, leaving them confused and isolated in a setting where they do not speak the language.

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League unveiled its championship trophy, The Walter Cup, on Thursday, designed by the luxury brand Tiffany & Co.

Jonathan Di Bella is no stranger to the big stage, having fought five times at Madison Square Garden.

TORONTO — “Reservation Dogs” star Devery Jacobs is among those slated to receive special honours at this year’s Canadian Screen Awards.

TORONTO — Over the last decade, Todd Cocks has turned a series of misfortunes into money in his wallet.

Canada has moved up one place to No. 49 in the latest FIFA men's rankings, jumping over Greece. FIFA says there were 174 matches played in the recent international window.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...