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Good morning. Canada is facing (yet another) trade deadline with the United States tomorrow. And while many tariff deadlines have been delayed, this one could stick. More on that below, plus the latest news out of Gaza, and how B.C. prepared for a smaller-than-expected tsunami. But first: Today’s headlinesPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian stateExtremism is a threat to the Canadian army’s trust and credibility, commander saysThe Hockey Canada trial has concluded, but conversations about the sport’s culture aren’t over
July 31, 2025 - 06:16 | Matt Lundy | The Globe and Mail
Ontario’s top court has upheld a sexual assault conviction involving non-consensual condom removal, despite the Crown’s appeal for a harsher sentence.
In a decision released this week, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed the Crown’s appeal of the sentencing in the case of R. v. Ranatunga, where a man was convicted after failing to use a condom during a sexual encounter, despite his partner’s explicit condition that one be used.
The man, Nimal Ranatunga, was sentenced to a conditional sentence of two years less a day.
However, of the three panel of judges, one judge dissented,...
July 31, 2025 - 06:00 | National Post Staff | National Post
Ontario’s top court has upheld a sexual assault conviction involving non-consensual condom removal, despite the Crown’s appeal for a harsher sentence.
In a decision released this week, the Ontario Court of Appeal dismissed the Crown’s appeal of the sentencing in the case of R. v. Ranatunga, where a man was convicted after failing to use a condom during a sexual encounter, despite his partner’s explicit condition that one be used.
The man, Nimal Ranatunga, was sentenced to a conditional sentence of two years less a day.
However, of the three panel of judges, one judge dissented,...
July 31, 2025 - 06:00 | National Post Staff | National Post
The Township of Fauquier-Strickland caught the Ford government's attention when it announced it would lay off all its staff and stop providing services.
July 31, 2025 - 06:00 | Isaac Callan | Global News - Ottawa
Canada has trees – on that everyone can agree. But when it comes to seeing the forest, Ottawa is at odds with a slew of environmental groups over what that means.
July 31, 2025 - 06:00 | Ivan Semeniuk | The Globe and Mail
New Brunswick's legislature is swarming with activity and it's all because of one provincial minister. His hobby helps pollination and creates a sugary way to promote the province.
July 31, 2025 - 05:00 | Anna Mandin | Global News - Canada
