Indigenous

Scottie Barnes's chance to be the point guard he's long viewed himself as might have arrived.

TORONTO — Unifor says it is still facing resistance from General Motors as an Oct. 9 deadline approaches for contract negotiations, while signs of dissent also rise within the union itself as bargaining with the three major automakers continues.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A former High Court chief justice and dozens of legal academics on Friday rebutted key arguments used in the public campaign against Australians creating an advocacy body for the Indigenous population.

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick's police watchdog has been called in following an officer-involved shooting in Saint John. Officers were called to the Mecklenburg Street and Wentworth Street area shortly after 4:30 p.m.

SURREY, B.C. — One man is dead following a collision between a car and motorcycle in Surrey, B.C. Surrey RCMP were called to Hall Road and 72 Avenue area shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of a collision involving two vehicles.

WINNIPEG — Anton Forsberg liked the way the Ottawa Senators were playing in front of him so he did what he could to repay their efforts.

WINDSOR, Ont. — Ryan Abraham scored his second goal of the night 43 seconds into overtime as the Windsor Spitfires edged the North Bay Battalion 5-4 on Thursday in Ontario Hockey League action.

Vancouver's restaurant scene has earned another Michelin star. The Parisian tire manufacturer-cum-gastronomic tastemaker awarded the honour to Japanese restaurant Okeya Kyujiro, led by chef Takuya Matsuda, at a ceremony Thursday night.

TORONTO — The Maple Leafs' stars are starting to heat up with the regular season just over the horizon. And a rookie making a surprise push for a roster spot took another step toward joining Toronto's big names on opening night.

MONCTON, N.B. — Justin Gendron scored twice as the Victoriaville Tigres topped the Moncton Wildcats 5-3 on Thursday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play. Francesco Iasenza, Tommy Cormier and Justin Larose also scored for Victoriaville (3-2-0).