Travellers headed to the U.S. will now have to pay a 'visa integrity fee.' Here's what it is

After a couple was caught on Coldplay's "kiss cam" at a Boston concert, they were identified as Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's HR head, sparking speculation about their relationship since Byron is married. The video, which went viral with over 58 million views, led Astronomer to initiate a formal investigation into the incident. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: At a Coldplay concert, a couple caught on the "kiss...

OTTAWA — After a report suggested that Alberta's government complicated wildfire response efforts in Jasper, Premier Danielle Smith criticized the town's portrayal of the province and called for an apology. Jasper's Chief Administrative Officer, Bill Given, defended the report's integrity while acknowledging strengths in the provincial response, emphasizing the need for a fuller understanding of the report's findings. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary After a report on last summer's wildfires in Jasper,...

Jeremiah Valentine is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Abdeck Kenedith Ibrahim in Montreal. He was previously convicted in a 2005 Toronto shootout linked to rival gangs that resulted in the death of 15-year-old Jane Creba. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jeremiah Valentine is in trouble for hurting someone named Abdeck, and he was also part of a big fight in Toronto a long time ago that hurt many people. Want...

SummaryFourteen individuals and companies associated with Canadian Nectar Products and Island Gold Honey are facing charges in P.E.I. provincial court under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, with some also facing criminal charges related to money laundering. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people who worked with a honey and juice company are in trouble because they didn't follow the rules about immigration and might have done something bad with money. Want More...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Pierre Moreau, a seasoned Quebec politician and former cabinet minister, as the government representative in the Senate, replacing Marc Gold. Moreau, who was appointed to the Senate in September 2024, aims to advance the government's legislative agenda, emphasizing the importance of judicial independence in his maiden speech and expressing his commitment to respectful dialogue in parliamentary opposition. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Prime Minister Mark Carney has...

Hilda Anderson-Pyrz, chair of the National Family and Survivors Circle, emphasizes that the nationwide adoption of the Red Dress Alert and addressing systemic racism are crucial to prevent the ongoing searches for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. As one landfill search concludes and another is set to begin, she highlights the need for systemic change to alleviate such tragedies. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Hilda Anderson-Pyrz helps families find...