Iranian protesters in danger, diaspora calls for change

Iranian protesters in danger, diaspora calls for change

November 14, 2022 5:28 pm EST.

The large Iranian diaspora in Toronto is calling for change as more protesters in Iran are arrested, and many of them are now facing the death penalty. As Tina Yazdani reports, critics say Canada needs to do more.

Latest in Local

Hamilton city council rejects temporary pause on A.I. data centres

Teen receives maximum youth sentence in Pickering senior's death

Ford government plans to change MPP expense rules after hotel claims

Air Quality warning issued as smoke from Ontario wildfires covers GTA

Hamilton man arrested for child-exploitation of minors in the Philippines

Northern Ontario wildfires prompt aid quality warnings across GTA

TTC awards contract to takeover major signal upgrades on Line 2

Teen receives maximum youth sentence in death of Pickering senior

Property line issue prompts debate in Toronto

Two people dead, three injured after Hwy. 401 crash

Bonnie Crombie on why she wants her old job back as Mississauga mayor

Southern Ontario under air quality and heat warnings

Toronto engulfed in wildfire smoke, air quality among worst in the world

Condo residents still without central A/C amid GTA heat wave

Toronto bracing for hottest day of the year as heat warning continues

Jr Carnival Parade ready to jump up this week

GTA gas prices set to increase 7-Cents/litre at Midnight

Sentencing hearing held for teen who pleaded guilty to murder of Pickering senior

Mayoral candidate calls police comments about Toronto safety "appalling"

The future of Salsa on St. Clair could be in jeopardy as main sponsor threatens to pull support over security concerns

From Across Canada

Ontario wildfires prompt evacuations

WestJet flight attendants could strike next month if deal isn't reached

Gordie Howe Bridge opening this month, is Canada getting a fair deal?

Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady but predicts economic rebound

Wildfire engulfs train with workers inside near Armstrong, Ontario

Carney shuffles senior staff: Here's why that matters

Manitoba MP charged for owning more than 400 firearms, antique cannon

Could 'explosive diarrhea' parasite hit Canada?

Did Carney strike a fair deal to open Gordie Howe Bridge?

Peter Nygard, disgraced Canadian fashion mogul, found guilty of sexual assault

Poll shows Conservatives pulling closer to Liberals as byelections loom

Air Canada reaches tentative agreement with workers, while strike vote looms over WestJet

Tick-borne illness anaplasmosis on the rise, health experts warn

U.S. And Iran Battle Over Strait of Hormuz

110-year-old Quebecer marks major milestone birthday

Interest rate decision coming after job market grows in June

$8M proposed settlement reached in beef price-fixing lawsuit

Experts watchful of Trump as gas costs soar: 'Whatever he says, it changes the price'

Canada's largest airport warns travellers against AI websites spreading misinformation

Air Canada flight deviates off runway when landing in Montreal

Around the Globe

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran

Taco Bell under investigation amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreaks

Lindsey Graham's sister appointed to U.S. Senate seat

Colombian man authorized to work in U.S. killed by ICE agent

Trump says U.S. will reinstate naval blockade on Iran

Fire at Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people, officials say

Europe reported 10K excess deaths during June heatwave

Bangkok music bar fire kills at least 27 people

U.S. Sen. Lindsay Graham possibly died by aortic dissection

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has died

Iran claims it targeted U.S. military installations

Spain's bull run festival leaves more than a dozen injured

2 kids attempt playground visit world record

Passenger partly sucked out of broken plane window

Potential humanitarian disaster developing in Venezuela after earthquakes

Trump says Iran wants to 'make a deal so badly' amid exchange of strikes

Heat dome moves across U.S. west coast, while east in recovery from floods

Why this U.K. Labour MP could be PM Starmer's replacement

Bonnie Tyler, 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' singer, dies at 75

Most Popular Videos

2:28

Smoke could impact outdoor weekend plans

Wildfire smoke will continue to impact air quality on Thursday before things improve by Friday, thanks to a wind shift. Showers also return Friday and carry on into part of the weekend.

2h ago

2:46

Teen receives maximum youth sentence in Pickering senior’s death

A 15-year-old boy has received the maximum sentence allowed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act after pleading guilty to the first-degree murder of Pickering resident Eleanor Doney. Nick Westoll reports.

3h ago

2:49

Air Quality warning issued as smoke from Ontario wildfires covers GTA

First the heat, now the smoke-filled haze. Wildfire smoke from Northwestern Ontario pushes its way into the GTA. Afua Baah has more on residents are coping and how you can protect your property from smoke damage.

3h ago

0:39

Taco Bell under investigation amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreaks

Taco Bell is under investigation amid U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreaks, the parasitic food-born illness that is known to cause intense stomach issues.

6h ago

0:48

WestJet flight attendants could strike next month if deal isn’t reached

WestJet flight attendants have approved a strike mandate if the union doesn’t reach a deal with the airline, allowing workers to potentially strike as early as August.

6h ago