Indigenous

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...

OTTAWA — Brussels is playing host to foreign ministers from 32 countries this week to mark 75 years since the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

TORONTO — Canadian airlines say travellers won't see their flight times affected by Monday's total solar eclipse, though passengers should protect their eyes during the astronomical event.

CALGARY — To get an idea of the financial toll extreme weather is taking on this country's agriculture industry, look no further than the government of Saskatchewan's books.

SASKATOON — Emails show an early draft of Saskatchewan’s school pronoun policy would have allowed teachers to use a child’s preferred identification if there was concern the student faced danger when parents were notified.

MONTREAL — Evan Zucker has been on a cross-continent journey from San Diego, chasing clear skies ahead of Monday's total solar eclipse.

OTTAWA — A Manitoba MP is trying to create an alert system to notify the public when Indigenous women go missing — an endeavour she hopes will lead to fewer deaths and more safe reunions with loved ones.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Conor Geekie scored the game-winning goal in double overtime, and the Swift Current Broncos edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-4 on Wednesday night to complete a first-round sweep in the Western Hockey League playoffs.