The S&P/TSX composite index was down 21.33 points at 20,138.22.

The province says that Alert Ready, the national alert system, will  be able to to deliver messages to devices such as smartphones and give New Brunswickers another way to keep informed during an emergency situation. 

With just five home games left, the Edmonton Oilers released a few more details Friday of how they plan to mark the end of an era when the team bids farewell to Rexall Place on April 6.