Supreme Court stays extradition order in British Columbia honour killing case

Sep 23, 2017, at 06:34 am

Ottawa, Sep 22 (IBNS): The Canadian Supreme court has stayed its own decision of enforcing an extradition order in the British Columbia honour killing case involving an Indian-origin family, media reports said.

'Madman' Kim Jong Un will be tested like never before: Donald Trump

Sep 22, 2017, at 11:56 pm

Washington, Sept 22 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his regime will be "tested like never before" amid new U. S-imposed financial sanctions.

Barbie row: Canadian MP attacked for sexist remarks

Sep 21, 2017, at 07:48 pm

Toronto, Sep 21 (IBNS): A Canadian MP was forced to apologise following his 'climate barbie' comment about Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, which sparked a huge backlash on social media.

Watch Shabana Azmi essay the role of an author embroiled in a psychological dilemma in Broken Images

Sep 21, 2017, at 07:04 pm

Watch Shabana Azmi essay the role of an author embroiled in a psychological dilemma in Broken Images

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Maria leaves country without electricity

Sep 21, 2017, at 03:48 pm

San Juan, Sep 21 (IBNS): The whole of Puerto Rico is facing a blackout, devastated by the category four Hurricane Maria, which made landfall in the US territory on Wednesday, reports said.

Ontario college to start graduation certificate programme in cannabis production

Sep 21, 2017, at 05:56 am

Toronto, Sep 20 (IBNS): Amid the widespread disapproval of the legalisation of cannabis by the federal government, an Ontario college has decided to start a graduation certificate programme in cannabis production, media reports said.

Living Arts Centre (LAC) re-brands itself on 20th anniversary

Sep 21, 2017, at 05:54 am

Mississauga, Sep 20 (IBNS): Living Arts Centre (LAC), a multi-faceted arts centre with vibrancy in a wide range of both visual and performing arts, unveiled its new branding in the 2017-2018 season on the centre’s 20th anniversary.

Hurricane Maria to make landfall, threatens to pummel Puerto Rico

Sep 20, 2017, at 05:37 pm

San Juan, Sep 20 (IBNS): The Atlantic's second 'category five' hurricane this year, Maria, is due to make landfall in the US territory of Puerto Rico later today, threatening to maul it, according to reports.

Google to fund NewsWise to help Canadian students identify fake news

Sep 20, 2017, at 04:28 am

Ottawa, Sep 19 (IBNS): NewsWise, a programme that will help the Canadian students to identify fake news, will be funded by tech-giant Google, media reports said.

Canadian PM Trudeau to receive global citizenship award in New York

Sep 20, 2017, at 04:24 am

Ottawa, Sep 19 (IBNS): Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, will receive an award for global citizenship in New York on Tuesday, media reports said.

UNGA: Donald Trump attacks North Korea, calls Kim Jong Un as 'rocket man'

Sep 20, 2017, at 02:16 am

New York, Sept 19 (IBNS): In his first appearance at the UN General Assembly as the President, Donald Trump warned North Korea that the US will be forced to"totally destroy" the Asian nation if it did not back down from its nuclear standoff.

New Human Rights ruling in Toronto enables all schools eligible for free breakfast programme

Sep 19, 2017, at 04:55 am

Toronto, Sep 18 (IBNS): A new human rights ruling by the city's health board enabled all schools-public and private-to apply for a programme that provides free breakfasts to underprivileged students , media reports said.

Canadians believe fear towards Muslims in country increasing: Poll

Sep 19, 2017, at 04:51 am

Ottawa, Sep 18 (IBNS): A recent poll conducted by Think for Actions and Insights Matter found that Canadians believe there is an increase in fear towards Muslims in the country, media reports said.

Canadians believe fear towards Muslims in country increasing: Poll

Sep 19, 2017, at 04:32 am

Ottawa, Sep 18 (IBNS): A recent poll conducted by Think for Actions and Insights Matter found that Canadians believe there is an increase in fear towards Muslims in the country, media reports said.

US: Atlanta police shoot dead armed LGBT student activist

Sep 18, 2017, at 04:35 pm

Atlanta, Sep 18 (IBNS): Atlanta police shot dead an LGBT student activist, who disobeyed orders to put down a knife he was carrying, reports said.

Proposed drug injection site in Toronto raises security concerns among locals

Sep 18, 2017, at 05:45 am

Toronto, Sep 17 (IBNS): The drug injection site which has been planned by the provincial government at Bathurst and Richmond streets raised security concerns among the local businesses, media reports said.

Court rejects Omar Khadr's request for unsupervised meet with sister Zaynab

Sep 17, 2017, at 02:39 am

Toronto, Sep 16 (IBNS): Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr's request for unsupervised meet with his controversial sister, Zaynab, who has expressed her support to Al Qaeda, has been rejected by the Edmonton court, media reports said.

Canadian Business unveils 29th annual list of country’s Fastest-Growing Companies

Sep 16, 2017, at 05:35 am

Richmond Hill, Sep 15 (IBNS): Canadian Business and PROFIT ranked mobileLIVE 33rd on the 29th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies.

Ontarians back government's control on sale of marijuana: Poll

Sep 16, 2017, at 05:08 am

Toronto, Sep 15 (IBNS): The majority of Ontarians are fully supporting the provincial government's latest decision to put a restriction on the sale of marijuana, a recent poll suggested.

Ontario bans Big Pharma marketing scheme over allegation of manipulation

Sep 16, 2017, at 05:07 am

Toronto, Sep 15 (IBNS): Ontario has decided to ban Big Pharma marketing scheme, a process of selling drugs by using electronic medical records, over an allegation of favouring certain drug selling brands, media reports said.

Canada threatens America of retaliation over 'Buy American' policy

Sep 15, 2017, at 04:38 am

Ottawa, Sep 14 (IBNS): Canada on Thursday threatened America of retaliation if the US does not withdraw their 'Buy Americans' policy, media reports said.

John Tory favourite in Toronto mayoral election 2018: Poll

Sep 15, 2017, at 04:37 am

Toronto, Sep 14 (IBNS): Toronto Mayor John Tory will certainly have no problem in winning the upcoming mayoral election next year, according to a recent poll conducted.

US: Shooting leaves one dead, three injured in Spokane school

Sep 14, 2017, at 05:23 pm

Washington, Sep 14 (IBNS): A teenager was killed and another three were left reeling following a shooting incident at a school in Spokane, Washington, reports said.

Canadian students reluctant to opt for courses offering maximum employment

Sep 14, 2017, at 06:24 am

Ottawa, Sep 13 (IBNS): Canadian students are reluctant to study the courses which tend to provide them the best opportunity for the employment according to Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), media reports said.

Bollywood's Manj Musik to perform at the 4th Annual Oakville Diwali Gala

Sep 13, 2017, at 06:43 pm

Toronto, Sep 13 (IBNS): Songwriter and music producer, Manj Musik, known for his Blockbuster Bollywood films, will perform at the 4th annual Oakville Diawali Gala on Friday.

Canadians return to country from Turks and Caicos islands overcoming Hurricane Irma

Sep 13, 2017, at 05:44 am

Toronto, Sep 12 (IBNS): The Canadians, who were stranded in Turks and Caicos islands due to Hurricane Irma for a week, finally returned to the country on Monday night.

Health Canada decides to put a ban on non-prescription sales of codeine

Sep 13, 2017, at 05:43 am

Ottawa, Sep 12 (IBNS): Health Canada has decided to ban all non-prescription sales of an opioid codeine, media reports said.

Turks and Caicos islands allow Canadians to return to Toronto, says Air Canada

Sep 12, 2017, at 07:05 am

Toronto, Sep 11 (IBNS): Air Canada on Monday informed that the Canadians who were restricted to return to the country by Turks and Caicos due to Hurricane Irma, are now being allowed to fly off to Toronto on Monday, media reports said.

Lac-Mégantic rail disaster trial: Jury selection underway, several jurors turn away

Sep 12, 2017, at 06:50 am

Montreal, Sep 11 (IBNS): Several potential jurors have turned away as the Jury selection is underway in the trial of Lac-Mégantic rail disaster that killed 47 people, media reports said.

Texas: Shooting kills eight, police gun down assailant

Sep 11, 2017, at 04:01 pm

Plano, Sep 11 (IBNS): At least seven people were killed in a fatal shooting incident which took place in Plano, Texas, reports said.