Skip to Content Subscribe Our Offers My Account Manage My Subscriptions FAQ Newsletters Canada Canadian True Crime Canadian Politics Health World Israel & Middle East Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Comics NP News Quiz New York Times Crossword Horoscopes Life Eating & Drinking Style Sponsored Play for Ontario Travel Travel Canada Travel USA Travel International Cruises Travel Essentials Culture Books Celebrity Movies Music Theatre Television Business Essentials Advice Lives Told Tails Told Shopping Buy Canadian Home Living Outdoor Living Kitchen & Dining Tech Style & Beauty Personal Care Entertainment & Hobbies Gift Guide Travel Guide Amazon Prime Day Deals Savings National Post Store More Sports Hockey Baseball Basketball Football Soccer Golf Tennis Driving Vehicle Research Reviews News Gear Guide Obituaries Place an Obituary Place an In Memoriam Classifieds Place an Ad Celebrations Working Business Ads Archives Healthing Epaper Manage Print Subscription Profile Settings My Subscriptions Saved Articles My Offers Newsletters Customer Service FAQ Newsletters Canada World Financial Post NP Comment Longreads Puzzmo Diversions Life Shopping Epaper Manage Print Subscription HomeEditorsAfternoon front page: Mistrial declared in Stronach sex assault conviction; Nenshi criticized over apology for photo with Israeli diplomatCatch up on the stories we’re following todayLast updated 36 minutes ago You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.Canadian businessman Frank Stronach leaves the Ontario Superior Court of Justice after being found guilty of sexual assault on June 19, 2026. Photo by Nick Kozak/PostmediaIt’s Friday, July 17. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe judge voided her guilty finding in the sexual assault case because the complainant’s lawyer attempted to extract money outside of litigation through Stronach’s lawyer, but in doing so shared information that contradicted the woman’s testimony under oath. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi with Iddo Moed, Israel’s ambassador to Canada, during a Stampede-related event in Calgary this month. Photo by Embassy of Israel via Facebook“Friendship should never be controversial,” Iddo Moed responded, hours after Alberta NDP leader Nenshi expressed regret for posing with Moed, saying that he’s “so sorry for the harm it caused.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford at a news conference in Calgary on Monday, July 6, 2026. Photo by Brent Calver/Postmedia“Maybe what you should do instead of complaining is send help, because we have done the exact same thing for our American friends,” Ford said, referring to the U.S. critics at a news conference. He also accused U.S. and Ontario opposition politicians of “politicizing” the wildfire crisis. “If anyone deserves to be kept behind bars, it is Omar Abdul Singateh,” writes John Ivison. Photo by Adobe StockOmar Abdul Singateh was arrested in connection with a recent Toronto shooting while out on bail after pleading guilty to charges including armed robbery and assault and causing bodily harm. The public is outraged by what it views as “the government’s catch-and-release bail and sentencing provisions that prioritized the rights of criminals,” Ivison says. First Nations leaders including Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee at a news conference in Winnipeg. Photo by Dave Baxter/Local Journalism Initiative/Winnipeg Sun“Could it be that the push to criminalize denialism is an attempt to stop legitimate discussion about the presence of unmarked graves at the Kamloops former residential school?” Higgins asks. “If so, then a denialism law isn’t so much to protect the truth as it is to stifle debate.” Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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