Steve Nease cartoon, Dec. 29, 2024

A recent poll by Leger Marketing for the Association for Canadian Studies indicates that while a majority of Canadians distrust Iran, younger adults (18-24) are more inclined to trust the regime and believe its collapse would be detrimental. Despite these differing views, many in this age group still perceive Iran as a threat to Israel, with 59% agreeing that Iran seeks its destruction. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A recent poll shows that...

David Parker, founder of Take Back Alberta, indicated a lackluster performance for pro-independence candidates in a recent byelection, where they garnered 19% of the vote, falling short behind the UCP's Tara Sawyer (61%) and the NDP's Bev Toews (20%). Despite this setback, Republican Party leader Cam Davies remains optimistic about future elections and the independence movement in Alberta. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In a recent byelection in rural Alberta, pro-independence candidates garnered...

More than 250 prominent Canadians, including former Conservative leaders Erin O'Toole and Rona Ambrose, signed a letter urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to intensify pressure on Iran due to its "malign influence" and support for terrorism. The letter calls for stricter sanctions, the expulsion of Iranian agents from Canada, and acknowledges the existential threat Iran poses to Israel, emphasizing the need for Canada to take a leadership role in addressing these issues. Explain It To...

A Chatham-Kent OPP officer was acquitted in the 2021 shooting death of 24-year-old Nicholas Grieves, who was pursued after allegedly stealing $40 worth of gas from a Dutton gas station. The incident occurred following a pursuit on Highway 401. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A police officer was found not guilty for the shooting of a man who was running away after taking gas without paying. Want More Context? 🔎

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 187 kg of suspected cocaine, valued at $23.3 million, on June 12, 2025, at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward, Ontario. A commercial truck from the U.S. was inspected, leading to the arrest of Karamveer Singh, 27, who faces charges related to cocaine importation and trafficking; this marks the fourth significant cocaine seizure at the bridge this year. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On June...

A video captured by Albert Blackwell in Missouri shows a vehicle being launched into the air after a heat wave caused the road to buckle, reaching 92°F (34°C) on June 22. The incident highlights extreme heat's impact on infrastructure, with similar road buckling reported in other states and ongoing heat advisories in the eastern U.S. Need More Context? 🔎