The Globe and Mail: World Cup

Jason Priestley says he worked on two films with fellow Canadian actor Margot Kidder, who died on Sunday at age 69. Priestley recalls Kidder, who played Lois Lane in several Superman films, as a “beautiful soul.”

Canada’s top court has thrown out the guilty verdicts for a couple whose toddler died of bacterial meningitis and ordered a new trial. David Stephan says he and his wife Collet are “extremely grateful” after Tuesday’s ruling.

Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford says he doesn’t condone chants of “lock her up” reportedly directed at Kathleen Wynne at a Progressive Conservative rally on Monday. The Ontario Liberal leader says the rhetoric is a “disturbing trend.”

Canadian-born comedian Howie Mandel says he got involved in the purchase of the Just For Laughs festival to help raise its prominence outside of Canada. Mandel also weighed in on Meghan Markle, who appeared on Deal or No Deal, which he hosted.

Former Google CFO Patrick Pichette has been travelling the world and says that, aside from some extra layers in Antarctica, all you need in life can be carried on your back. Video courtesy C100.org.

Andrew Morton, author of Meghan Markle: A Hollywood Princess, says that Meghan Markle is uniquely prepared to be a princess after she marries Prince Harry.

In a major boost for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his Bharatiya Janta Party was heading for a majority at key elections in the state of Karnataka.

A New York nanny convicted of fatally stabbing two young children in her care was sentenced on Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a crime that has been described as 'every parent's nightmare'. Colette Luke has more.

Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele has risen to the top of the NHL's playoff goal list, leading with 12 goals in 13 games. Teammate Josh Morrissey says he is not surprised with Scheifele’s success.

Conservative MP Candice Bergen is calling for more action from the government against a self-described terror recruit reportedly living in Toronto. The Canadian appeared on a recent New York Times podcast speaking about his actions as an ISIS militant.