9 dead in suspected Toronto terror attack as van ploughs down pedestrians, driver in custody
Apr 24, 2018, at 08:09 am
Toronto, April 24 (IBNS) In what seemed like an act of terrorism, a white van in Toronto mounted the kerb and struck several pedestrians killing at least nine and injuring several others on Monday in Canadian city of Toronto, police said.
Canada PM Trudeau congratulates Duchess of Cambridge for giving birth to baby boy
Apr 24, 2018, at 03:35 am
Ottawa, Apr 23 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton for giving birth to a baby boy on Monday.
Canadian singer accuses Toronto police of neglecting her sexual assault case
Apr 24, 2018, at 02:21 am
Toronto, Apr 23 (IBNS): Canadian singer Jade Naraine has accused Toronto police of neglecting her sexual assault case more than half-a-year, media reports said.
Canadian lynched in Peru over suspicion of killing indigenous traditional healer
Apr 24, 2018, at 01:46 am
Lima/Ottawa, Apr 23 (IBNS): A Canadian man has been killed in Peru over the suspicion of killing an indigenous traditional healer, media reports said.
Four gunned down at Nashville restaurant
Apr 23, 2018, at 04:08 am
Nashville, Apr 22 (IBNS): Four people were killed and four others injured when a semi-nude gunman opened fire at a Waffle House in Nashville on this morning, police said.
“Dead against†supervised injection sites, says Ontario PC leader Doug Ford
Apr 22, 2018, at 07:57 am
Ottawa, Apr 21 (IBNS): Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford yesterday said he was "dead against" supervised injection sites, adding that the focus should be on drug rehabilitation services, media reports said.
Canada: Businessmen divided over Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in British Columbia
Apr 21, 2018, at 06:46 pm
Ottawa, Apr 21 (IBNS): The business community are appearing to be divided over the expansion of Trans Mountain pipeline in British Columbia, media reports said.
Canada PM Trudeau concludes UK tour, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties at CHOGM
Apr 21, 2018, at 06:00 pm
London/Ottawa, Apr 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday concluded his tour to the United Kingdom, where he tried to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two nations, media reports said.
Canada's Liberals discuss policies on drugs, sex trade and pharmacare
Apr 21, 2018, at 12:50 pm
Ottawa, Apr 20 (IBNS): Liberal supporters had been reportedly pushing the Canadian government to take radical steps to solve the opioid crisis, decriminalize the purchase of sex and increase the accessibility of free medicines.
Document reveals gender pay gap in CBC
Apr 21, 2018, at 12:32 pm
Ottawa, Apr 20 (IBNS): It has been revealed that despite CBC’s gender-neutral criteria in order to recruit and retain highly sought-after employees, male hosts who work for CBC/Radio Canada make an average of almost 9.5 per cent more than their female counterparts, media reports said.
Canada inflation rate inches up to 2.3%
Apr 21, 2018, at 05:38 am
Ottawa, Apr 20 (IBNS): Canada's inflation rate at 2.3 per cent in the year ending in March is highest since 2014, in part because of higher gasoline prices, media reports said.
Facebook faces questions from Canada over data leak, apologises
Apr 21, 2018, at 03:26 am
Ottawa, Apr 20 (IBNS): Canada has thrown some tough questions to a senior Facebook executive over the leakage of data of several countrymen, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau features in Times 100 most influential list
Apr 20, 2018, at 08:47 pm
Ottawa, Apr 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has featured in the Times 100 most influential list along with several other top global leaders.
CN Tower to remain closed until further notice
Apr 20, 2018, at 02:07 am
Toronto, Apr 19 (IBNS): The CN Tower will remain closed until further notice due to Toronto police’s concerns about falling ice, media reports said. “As you can imagine that could do some serious damage," said Sgt. Chris McCann, who is overseeing the closed area.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau attends opening of Commonwealth Summit in London
Apr 20, 2018, at 01:00 am
London, Apr 19 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday attended the opening of the Commonwealth Summit in Buckingham Palace in London, the capital city of the United Kingdom.
GoFundMe campaign for Humboldt Broncos crash ends, collects more than $15M
Apr 20, 2018, at 12:54 am
Regina, Apr 19 (IBNS): The GoFundMe campaign to support the victims of Humboldt Broncos crash which occurred weeks ago, ended on Wednesday, media reports said.
Minor earthquake rocks parts of the Outaouais, Quebec
Apr 19, 2018, at 03:37 am
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): A 3.5 magnitude earthquake rumbled through parts of Outaouais last night just before 7pm, media reports said.
New poll suggests Canada's Liberals lead over Conservatives
Apr 19, 2018, at 03:20 am
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): A new poll suggests the Liberals have regained a commanding lead over the Conservatives , media reports said.
Donald Trump confirms Kim Jong-un-Mike Pompeo meeting
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:30 pm
Washington/Pyongyang Apr 18 (IBNS): Putting rumours to rest, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that a meeting between Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took place in the latter's country last week.
US plane crash kills woman, seven injured
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Philadelphia, Apr 18 (IBNS): A plane crash in the United States has reportedly left one woman dead and seven injured.
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate today
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:37 pm
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada will announce the interest rate on Wednesday, media reports said.
Canada recalls families of diplomats posted in Cuba
Apr 18, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa/Cuba, Apr 18 (IBNS): In the wake of reports of unexplained brain symptoms in Cuban capital Havana, Canada has recalled families of all diplomats to the country, media reports said.
Starbucks to keep 800 stores closed in the US on May 29 for anti-racial training
Apr 18, 2018, at 06:47 pm
Los Angeles, Apr 18 (IBNS): American coffeehouse chain Starbucks will keep its 800 stores in the US closed on May 29 to give anti-racial training to its employees, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of Barbara Bush
Apr 18, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Ottawa. Apr 18 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the demise of former US first lady Barbara Bush.
Stormy Daniels releases sketch of a man who threatened her over affair with Donald Trump
Apr 18, 2018, at 04:12 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): American pornographic actress Stormy Daniels came out with a sketch of a man, who had allegedly threatened her seven years ago over her affair with US President Donald Trump, media reports said.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea, met Kim?
Apr 18, 2018, at 03:32 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): In a major development, CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea over Easter weekend to meet the Asian nation's leader Kim Jong Un, US media reports said on Wednesday.
Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away
Apr 18, 2018, at 02:47 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former US first lady Barbara Bush has died.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to end French tour today, will fly to Britain
Apr 18, 2018, at 12:06 am
Paris, Apr 17 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will end his French tour on Tuesday after addressing the national assembly of the country, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump accuses China, Russia of devaluing currencies
Apr 17, 2018, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump accused that China and Russia are playing 'Currency Devaluation game'.
Royal Ontario Museum announces Bloor Street phase of its revitalization project
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:54 am
Toronto, Apr 16 (IBNS) – The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) today announced plans to begin work on the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza, a press release stated.