As we do every week on Friday, we’ve collected the top stories (as voted by you) and compiled them on one page.
How these stories and images are selected: We keep track of the what readers like and what articles, images and blogs people are reading and looking at most.
Here are your top Digital Journal reports, top news photos, top stories in the media and top blogs, as decided by you and the community.
We’d like to give a special congrats to KJ Mullins and Andrew Moran for covering the G20 summit/protests so thoroughly. Read more about their citizen journalism efforts here.
Top Digital Journal Reports
Toronto on lockdown, vandalism rampant during G20 protest (Includes first-hand account) by Andrew Moran
The city of Toronto is on partial lockdown after stores were vandalized, vehicles smashed, police cars set on fire and tear gas being set off in various parts of the downtown core. This is part of a G20 protest that began earlier today.
Toronto Mayor David Miller addresses G20’s impact on city(Includes first-hand account) by KJ Mullins
Toronto Mayor David Miller spoke to the press today about events surrounding the G20. Miller gave high praise to the police and demanded the federal government cover costs to repair damaged property.
Celebrating Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh (Includes first-hand account) by Gemma Fox
Around the country on June 26, hundreds of thousands of people celebrated Armed Forces Day with a series of events. Edinburgh held its own event with a parade of current and ex-service personnel from air, sea and land.
With ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ finally hitting screens across North America, Rob Pattinson, the British actor who portrays the romantic vampire Edward Cullen, offers insights into his character and into his own personal psyche.
World Cup trophies stolen from FIFA’s office in South Africa (Includes interview) by Samuel Okocha
Thieves on Monday broke into FIFA’s temporary headquarters in the South African city of Johannesburg and made off with replica trophies meant for the Soccer City final in the city on July 11.
Top Images
In the Media
The accomplishments of the G8, G20 Canada summit meetings by Stephanie Dearing
Now that all the hoopla over the Toronto G20 riots is starting to die down, it’s time to take a look at the agreements carved out by the G8 and G20 summits just wrapped up in Canada.
Journalists detained during G20 summit file complaints by Stephanie Dearing
Four journalists who claim to have been detained during the G20 police crackdown in Toronto last weekend have filed complaints with Ontario’s Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
Opinion: The Disgusting Ignorance of G20 Protesters by Robert Onley
While protesters were blindly smashing windows, torching police cars, and causing unnecessary destruction in Toronto, a far more noteworthy story tragically slipped past the raging mobs of havoc-wreckers, and past many Canadians.
It’s with much sorrow that we report today the passing of Senator Robert C. Byrd. A son of West Virginia, Byrd devoted his life to the Mountain State. His enduring dedication to improving the lives of each person he represented will live on forever.
Researchers find first evidence of pencil material on the Moon by Andrew Moran
Graphite, the same material found in pencils, was found on the Moon after scientists reviewed a piece of lunar rock that was collected nearly 40 years ago. This latest evidence could provide some insight into cosmic impacts.
Next Generation Flip MinoHD comes to Canada by KJ Mullins
The maker of Flip Video camera announced on Wednesday the second generation of the Flip MinoHD has been added to the company’s product line.
NBA: Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen awarded $2 million by Michael Bearak
Scottie Pippen was a staple alongside Michael Jordan for their run of six NBA titles in eight years. Now in retirement, Pippen is facing the fact that he is going broke.
Doctor Who’s Matt Smith joins Orbital at Glastonbury by Mathew Wace Peck
On the Other Stage at the Glastonbury music festival, Doctor Who’s Matt Smith made a surprise appearance alongside electronic-pop duo Orbital.
Julio Cesar Chavez wins over John Duddy via unaninmous decision by Leo Reyes
Undefeated boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr won over John Duddy of Ireland moments ago at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas via a 12-round unanimous decision.
Maggots falling from overhead bin force plane to return to gate by Cynthia Trowbridge
A U.S. Airways flight heading from Atlanta, Georgia to Charlotte, North Carolina was forced to abort the flight when maggots started falling from an overhead bin.
Is it raining oil in Louisiana? by David Silverberg
A YouTube user uploaded a video of what he says is oil-tinged rain affecting a Louisiana town. “It’s literally raining oil here in River Ridge,” says the man in the video, blaming the BP oil spill for this alleged black rain.
Bong Baby: Mom posts photo of baby ‘smoking’ bong pipe by Laura Trowbridge
A Florida mother is being investigated after she posted a shocking photograph on the internet showing her 11-month-old son apparently smoking a cannabis bong.
Top Blogs
Day 32_Brandon, Manitoba by Ken Wightman
Originally I was going to write about the prairies and how, for the most part, they haven’t been as flat as Essex…
The Real Gorillas in the mist by Natalie Peart
To talk about gorillas you think of Sigourney Weaver playing the famous Dian Fossey fighting to save the mighty…
Little Britain-on-the-Med, Gibraltar by Johnny Summerton
For a Briton living abroad Gibraltar is something of an odd experience.
