Two passengers tried to smuggle 45 kilos of cannabis from Toronto to UK: RCMP

Two Toronto drivers, Henry Shein Canada and Lisa Lee-Tucker, had their red light camera tickets stayed by a justice of the peace due to delays exceeding the 18-month limit set by the Supreme Court of Canada. However, the Ontario Court of Justice overturned the stays, ruling that the justice overstepped by initiating the stays without notifying the city, highlighting the need for impartiality in court proceedings. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: In Toronto,...

The Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) released a report alleging that the Muslim Brotherhood has infiltrated Canadian society through charities, including the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC), which it claims has ties to antisemitic ideologies. MAC refuted these claims as biased and unfounded, asserting that they reflect systemic Islamophobia, despite a Canada Revenue Agency audit finding references to the Brotherhood in its governing documents. Explain It To Me Like I'm...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a proposal advocating for provinces to collect a larger share of tax revenues, reducing Ottawa's role in the equalization program, in a video released by the newly launched Alberta Next panel. This initiative, inspired by a similar suggestion from Quebec, aims to decrease federal transfers and better allocate resources for health care and social services within provinces. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is advocating...

Hamas controls the food supply in Gaza as a strategy to recruit teenagers, with claims of famine being used to manipulate perceptions and consolidate power, according to experts speaking to TPS-IL. The newly established Gaza Humanitarian Foundation delivers meals amid opposition from UN agencies, while Hamas reportedly diverts aid, exacerbating the crisis and fueling their recruitment efforts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Hamas is using control over the food supply in Gaza as...

On June 23, 2025, Toronto's outdoor pools faced unexpected closures due to health and safety protocols amidst a heatwave, despite a prior announcement of early openings. Councillor Brad Bradford criticized the decision, stating that residents were locked out during extreme temperatures, while Mayor Olivia Chow apologized, asserting that such closures should not happen again. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On a scorching day in Toronto, the city faced backlash after abruptly closing its...

On June 22, 2025, during a road trip in Alberta’s Jasper National Park, Kellie Paxian and her husband Matt Murray experienced a remarkable encounter with a large male moose that approached their car, licking it while they filmed in awe. Despite her safari expertise advising caution, Paxian felt grateful for the unexpected interaction, emphasizing the importance of respecting wildlife boundaries. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: On June 22, 2025, Kellie Paxian had an...