Anand calls for 'de-escalation' after Israel strikes Iran, warning against 'broader regional conflict'

Toronto resident Daniel, a former telecommunications supplier in Iran, faces threats from Iranian officials who suspect him of espionage for Israel after he sabotaged military imports and fled to Canada. This anxiety reflects broader fears within the 400,000-strong Iranian-Canadian community, who continue to feel the oppressive reach of the Iranian regime even in Canada, facing intimidation and threats for speaking out against human rights abuses. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Canada, many...

FortisBC has denied $10,000 heat pump rebate applications for around 200 customers of the contractor Moore and Russell due to a temporary lapse in certification. This situation has led to customer complaints and at least one small claims lawsuit. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: FortisBC won't give some people money back for their heat pumps because the worker who put them in didn't have the right badge for a little while. Want More...

Residents of a suburban cul-de-sac in east London were startled when heavily-armed police executed a search warrant on May 29, 2025, leading to the arrest of a father and son on charges of drug manufacturing and smuggling. Investigators discovered drugs, firearm parts, and a 3D printer in their home, shocking the community that had known them for years. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Police found bad things like drugs and parts to make...

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is encouraging all Canadian provinces to join the New West Partnership Trade Agreement, which aims to reduce interprovincial trade barriers. Established in 2010 by Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia, with Manitoba later joining, the agreement seeks to enhance economic collaboration among member provinces. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Saskatchewan's leader, Scott Moe, wants all the other provinces in Canada to work together to make it easier for them to...

A new report by the C.D. Howe Institute attributes soaring inflation during the pandemic primarily to the Trudeau government's extensive spending, which totalled approximately $360 billion, rather than the Bank of Canada's interest rate policies. While the government programs provided crucial relief, their injection of funds into the economy, alongside supply constraints and increased consumer demand, contributed to a significant rise in prices, with inflation peaking at 8.1% in June 2022. Explain It To Me...

An Indian man, Parwinder Singh, who was initially denied refugee status in Canada due to his narrative being similar to others, has received a chance for re-evaluation after a federal court judge criticized the Refugee Appeal Division's handling of his case. Singh’s claim of police persecution stems from an incident in 2019 where he was falsely accused of murder and beaten by authorities, leading him to flee to Canada. Explain It To Me Like I'm...