Sports

In the MHL league final, the Timberwolves host Truro tonight at 7:30; the series is tied at a game apiece.

In the NHL, Washington beat the Leafs 5 to 4 to tie that series at two apiece.

Ottawa tied their series at two with a 1 nothing win over Boston.

Anaheim eliminated the Flames with a 3 to 1 win.

It was the Wild over the Blues 2 to nothing, for a three games to one lead.

In baseball, Toronto blanked Boston 3 to nothing.

Provincial funding for early childhood literacy

The province is investing more than $140,000 to help families encourage a love of reading at an early age. Premier Brian Gallant highlighted programs today in conjunction with New Brunswick Literacy Day.  Parents of newborns can get a free gift bag of books, which also have information describing and promoting the importance of early childhood literacy.  They’re available in either English or French.