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TORONTO — Publishing giant Scholastic says it has signed a US$186 million agreement to invest in the company behind television programs "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood," "Doc McStuffins" and "Octonauts.

From claims of its potential to protect against inflation to ushering in a new era of decentralization, cryptocurrency has been hailed by enthusiasts from all walks of life as the future of investing.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators took a hit Monday. Head coach Jacques Martin said that centre Josh Norris will be out for the season after having shoulder surgery last week. He suffered the injury in the second period of a 4-1 loss to Nashville on Feb.

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — On a day of big upsets at the BNP Paribas Open, second-seeded Gabriela Dabrowski of Ottawa and her partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand were bounced out of the women's doubles draw by a pair of underdogs.

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

One of the first indicators of how bountiful a fruit harvest will be in British Columbia comes months before any peaches, apricots or nectarines start fattening on trees.

An eruption of magma under the Pacific Ocean floor far off Vancouver Island will be so hot the water will fizz but only scientists will notice.

Monday's Scoreboard NHL Winnipeg 3 Washington 0 St. Louis 5 Boston 1 N.Y. Rangers 3 New Jersey 1 Los Angeles 3 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry was confident some extra studying was going to pay off. The Jets captain was correct.

Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.