N.L. wrong to 'double down' on fossil fuels with offshore subsidies, researcher says

Newfoundland and Labrador's federally funded subsidies for offshore oil are a "misuse of funds" and another step in the wrong economic direction for the cash-strapped province, says a political scientist who has studied the province's oil sector.
Trudeau says he still has 'confidence' in defence chief after questioning decision to retain top commander

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he still has confidence in the ability of the military's top commander, Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre, to lead the armed forces through the ongoing sexual misconduct crisis — despite publicly criticizing a choice Eyre made about a senior leader under fire.
Princes William and Harry set differences aside to unveil Diana statue
Tensions have been high between Prince William and Prince Harry, but at a low-key ceremony to unveil a long-awaited statue of their late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, the brothers kept it civil.
'Unacceptable and wrong': Trudeau condemns attacks on churches
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today condemned the wave of vandalism and arson attacks targeting Catholic churches across Canada, saying it's not the solution to the trauma caused by residential schools.
Boy Scouts of America reaches $850M agreement with sexual abuse victims

The Boy Scouts of America have reached an $850-million US agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the organization's bankruptcy case.
2 pilots clinging to packages, Boeing 737 parts rescued from waters off Hawaii

The pilots of Transair Flight 810 reported engine trouble and were trying to return to Honolulu when they were forced to land the Boeing 737 in the water, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said in a statement.
Toronto officer dead after being struck by vehicle in 'intentional and deliberate act,' police say

A Toronto police officer is dead after being struck by a vehicle in what investigators are calling an “intentional and deliberate act” in the parking garage at city hall early Friday morning.
Death toll in Florida condo collapse climbs to 20, with 128 people still missing

The number of people missing in the Florida condominium collapse fell substantially Friday, from 145 to 128, after duplicate names were eliminated and some residents reported missing turned up safe, officials said.
Federal government's move to take Speaker to court raises questions that divide experts

The Liberal government is taking the Speaker of the House of Commons to court to get a judge's confirmation that it has the legal authority to withhold documents requested by members of Parliament sitting on a Commons committee.
What new criminal charges tell us about the legal threat to Donald Trump
The charges will do nothing to dissuade Donald Trump from running for president again if that's what he chooses to do. If that's all prosecutors have, it's a decidedly ho-hum finale to a years-long legal saga. But prosecutors and witnesses are dropping clues about more news coming.