In National News:
Suncor fined $850,000 for environmental violations (CBC)
In our opinion: We’re glad to see that justice has been served, but we can’t help but wonder whether this fine will be a strong enough deterrent.
Toronto airport yanks RCMP privileges after undercover visit (Globe and Mail)
Infant’s body found in East Vancouver yard (CBC)
In World News
G20 pumps $1 trillion into beating recession (CNN)
In our opinion: Do we have any concept how much money $1 trillion really is? At some point, large numbers cease to be meaningful at all.
Ex-Illinois governor is indicted on corruption charges (New York TImes)
Where’s Canada? ‘Bathroom break’ confuses the G20 family photo (The Independent)
In Entertainment News
Malawi backs Madonna adoption bid (BBC)
In our opinion: It’s good to see people who have so much give something to those who have so very little. Although we do think it rather unusual timing to adopt a young child shortly after the breakup of her marriage.