Articles

'We have to say their names' — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran

‘We have to say their names’ — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran

Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that her cousins had died in the streets of Tehran this month during deadly protests that prompted a bloody crackdown and an internet blackout. She and other Iranians in Canada say the lack of communication is taking a toll on families, while those still in Iran are facing pressure from the regime. 

Read More »
'We have to say their names' — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran

‘We have to say their names’ — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran

Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that her cousins had died in the streets of Tehran this month during deadly protests that prompted a bloody crackdown and an internet blackout. She and other Iranians in Canada say the lack of communication is taking a toll on families, while those still in Iran are facing pressure from the regime. 

Read More »
Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she's wearing
Star

February 9, 2025

Royal style vs. substance: Princess of Wales wants her work to be the focus, not what she’s wearing

As Catherine, Princess of Wales, continues her gradual return to…

Read More >

I didn't feel able to have a child because I didn't own a home. I'm glad I was wrong
Star

February 9, 2025

I didn’t feel able to have a child because I didn’t own a home. I’m glad I was wrong

Brett Howard used to believe that owning a home and…

Read More >

Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month
Star

February 9, 2025

Shipping container village in Gatineau, Que., full after one month

A new project to build homes for the homeless out…

Read More >

Ukraine confirms 'preliminary' agreement on mineral resources with U.S.
Star

February 9, 2025

Ukraine confirms ‘preliminary’ agreement on mineral resources with U.S.

Ukraine said on Wednesday it had reached a “preliminary” deal…

Read More >

Trump's about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling
Star

February 9, 2025

Trump’s about-face on Ukraine leaves European leaders scrambling

Impotent fury. European leaders are frothing.U.S. President Donald Trump sparked…

Read More >

Trump's talk about Canada parrots Putin's claims on Ukraine
Star

February 9, 2025

Trump’s talk about Canada parrots Putin’s claims on Ukraine

It took a while for Canadian politicians to figure out…

Read More >

Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation
Star

February 9, 2025

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy accuses Trump of spreading Russian disinformation

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that U.S. President Donald…

Read More >

Ukraine needs 'real security guarantees' before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance
Star

February 9, 2025

Ukraine needs ‘real security guarantees’ before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country wants…

Read More >

Sports

February 9, 2025

Chantilly a big winner at harness racing’s O’Brien Awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chantilly and her connections took centre stage…

Read More >