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The Edmonton Oilers can advance to the second round of the playoffs — and eliminate the Los Angeles Kings from the post-season picture for a third straight year — with win tonight in the Alberta capital.

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

CHARD, Alta. — Raoul Montgrand, president of the Chard Métis Nation in northern Alberta, called a 200-square-foot camper trailer home for close to two years.

When Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced she was joining the production team of Barry Avrich’s new documentary “Born Hungry” in early April, it instantly boosted the Canadian film’s international profile.

Voters in two Ontario ridings head to the polls in a pair of byelections Thursday, but most eyes will be on a Greater Toronto Area town, where the tight race comes with high stakes for both the premier and the new Liberal leader.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Richard Martin is spending this year's fishing season on land after he says a Royal Newfoundland Constabulary officer broke his left leg in three places during a protest last month that shut down the provincial legislature.

BOSTON — Matthew Knies lived with John Tavares when he first arrived in the NHL. The rookie forward forged a close bond with the Toronto captain's family as he adjusted to life as a pro.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks had a chance to earn a few days rest. Instead, the team is taking another long trip to Tennessee.

WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry and Josh Morrissey both spoke in quiet voices about missed opportunities after the Winnipeg Jets were knocked out of the opening round of the NHL playoffs Tuesday for a second straight season.

TORONTO — Joel Dublanko didn't have to wait long to learn where he'll start his CFL career. The Edmonton Elks selected the rugged linebacker first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.