Indigenous

HALIFAX — The first of 200 single-unit pallet shelters purchased to help Nova Scotia’s homeless population are expected to be ready for occupancy sometime next month, a provincial government official confirmed Wednesday.

SALMO, B.C. — Police say a 42-year-old man from Trail, B.C., has been arrested after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle that hit three police cars and injured an officer at a roadblock. Mounties say an officer in Salmo, B.C.

Don Granato is a big believer in the talent of women’s hockey players — he's had an up-close view for years. "It's pure entertainment if you love the sport of hockey,” Granato said.

OTTAWA — Liberal members of Parliament are divided about the position Canada should take on South Africa's push to have Israel prosecuted for genocide for its war in Gaza, as the Trudeau government stays mum.

Now the real work begins for Canadian Geoff Cantin-Arku. The 25-year-old Levis, Que., native is in Nashville, Tenn., preparing for the Memphis Tigers' pro day in late March/early April.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,989.42, up 18.44 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down $1.17, or 1.41 per cent, to $81.90 on 8.4 million shares.

Taylor Pendrith has made a career of playing his way into big events. The PGA Tour's new schedule will let him do just that. Pendrith, from Richmond Hill, Ont.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Wednesday, weighed down by weakness in energy and metals, while U.S. markets rose ahead of the much-anticipated inflation data coming Thursday, and the start to earnings season on Friday.

CANMORE, Alta. — A group of Canmore residents is asking the Alberta government to follow its own legislation and refer two major developments in the mountain town for an environmental assessment.

HALIFAX — A large winter storm was forecast to continue making its way through Atlantic Canada Wednesday evening, bringing with it a combination of snow, rain and high winds.