USA successfully destroys mock ICBM, calls it a milestone programme

May 31, 2017, at 03:37 pm

Washington, May 31 (IBNS): A US interceptor rocket successfully took down a mock intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Tuesday afternoon over the Pacific Ocean, the Pentagon said.

White House communications director resigns

May 30, 2017, at 11:43 pm

Washington, May 30 (IBNS): Communications director of the White House Mike Dubke has resigned, media reports said on Tuesday.

Two men killed in Portland after attempting to stop anti-Muslim rant, says police

May 27, 2017, at 11:54 pm

Portland, May 27 (IBNS): Two men were killed after they attempted to stop a person abusing two women who appeared to be Muslim, police said in the US city of Portland on Saturday.

Donald Trump meets Pope Francis

May 24, 2017, at 10:08 pm

Vatican City, May 24 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday met Pope Francis at the Vatican.

Ending violence against Indigenous women and girls is our priority: Ontario Minister

May 22, 2017, at 10:28 pm

Aboriginal peoples of Canada south of the Arctic and known as the First Nations. They include Inuit and the Métis,the latter being an ethnicity that developed after European contact and relations primarily between First Nations people and Europeans. There are currently 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands spread across Canada, roughly half of which are in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. In an exclusive interview to IBNS CANADA, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation David Zimmer highlighted how his ministry works with First Nation partners to revitalize the treaty relationship and how it protects Aboriginal and treaty rights of the First Nations. Excerpts:

Donald Trump asks Muslim nations to drive out terrorists

May 22, 2017, at 02:18 pm

Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Giving a strong message, US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked the Muslim nations to drive out terrorists and extremists.

Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia

May 20, 2017, at 10:29 pm

Riyadh, May 20 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump on Saturday arrived in Saudi Arabia.

Ontario forecasts creation of 94,000 new jobs

May 20, 2017, at 05:13 pm

Toronto, May 20 (IBNS): The Ontario government in Canada has forecasted that 94,000 net new jobs would be created in 2017 leading to upsurge in employment rate by 1.3 percent.

Alberta brings tougher regulations against PayDay Loans

May 18, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Calgary May 18 (IBNS): Once a roaring business, payday loans stores- which offer a small, short-term unsecured loan -are now becoming a shadow of their bygone days, because of stricter provincial regulations on the one hand and significant fall in demand due to poor economy.

USA: Florida man bitten on tongue while trying to kiss a rattlesnake

May 18, 2017, at 07:56 pm

Tallahassee, May 18 (IBNS): A Florida man landed in the hospital after being bitten on the tongue by a rattlesnake 'while trying to kiss it', reports said.

Ohio: Teacher faces jailtime for having sex with student after inebriating him

May 18, 2017, at 03:46 pm

Columbus, May 18 (IBNS): A former Ohio prep teacher has been sentenced to two-years jail-time by a local court for having sex with a student after inebriating him with alcohol, reports said.

Canada Post unveils Trans-Canada Highway stamp to celebrate 150th anniversary of the nation

May 18, 2017, at 09:42 am

Toronto, May 18 (IBNS): Canada Post’s fifth of 10 commemorative stamps was unveiled on Tuesday in Regina by country music star Dean Brody to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, media reports said.

We increased nomination to the federal govt for permanent residence: Ontario Immigration Minister

May 16, 2017, at 01:26 am

In an exclusive interview to IBNS Bureau Chief of Canada Suman Das, Ontario Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Laura Albanese highlights the improvement in the immigration status of Ontario. Excerpts of an interview with the minister

Toronto Zoo facing strike call from CUPE Union 1600

May 14, 2017, at 05:42 pm

Toronto, May 14 (IBNS) The Toronto Zoo, Canada's premier zoo with over 5000 animals representing more than 460 species in various Regions and Pavilions based on geographical locations, is closed for visitors now owing to an ongoing strike called by unionized employees, media report said.

Metrolinx enters into contract with Alstom as backup plan for Eglinton Crosstown

May 14, 2017, at 05:22 pm

Toronto, May 14 (IBNS): To ensure the timely launch of Eglinton Crosstown LRT and to keep on track other LRT projects, Metrolinx -- an agency created by Government of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area -- has entered into an agreement with Alstom, one of Bombardier's competitors, as an alternative supplier of light rail vehicles, media reports said.

US, China sign 10-point trade deal

May 13, 2017, at 02:59 pm

Washington, May 13 (IBNS): The US and China have signed a new 10-point trade deal on Friday, reports said.

Christy Clark to lead Liberal minority government in British Columbia

May 12, 2017, at 10:29 pm

Calgary May 12 (IBNS): The Liberal Party is back to power in the recently concluded provincial election in British Columbia but not as as a single largest party in the legislature and without absolute majority as they had it last time.

Air Canada to launch own loyalty programme in 2020

May 12, 2017, at 04:00 pm

Toronto, May 12 (NITN): Air Canada on Thursday announced its decision to launch its own loyalty program in 2020, upon the expiry of its commercial agreement with Aimia, the operator of Aeroplan, media reports said.

Secretary of State Tillerson to travel to Fairbanks

May 11, 2017, at 04:41 pm

Washington, May 11 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Fairbanks, Alaska, May 10-11 to attend the 10th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting.

US President Donald Trump invites South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Washington

May 11, 2017, at 04:14 pm

Washington, May 11 (IBNS): US President Donald J. Trump has invited newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit his nation.

Toronto Mayor favours continued funding for "Pride Toronto" LGBTQ march

May 09, 2017, at 05:48 pm

Toronto, May 9 (IBNS/JEN): Pride Toronto, a not-for-profit organisation which celebrates Pride Toronto Parade (PTP), a ten-day event during the end of June each year to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community in the Greater Toronto Area, will continue to receive full funding of the government.

Trump-Russia row: When will this taxpayer funded charade end, Trump asks

May 09, 2017, at 04:20 pm

Washington, May 9 (IBNS): Taking another swipe at the American media, US President Donald Trump, who disowned his alleged secret alliance with Russia, asked the American media when the blame game will cease.

Flooding forces Montreal to declare state of emergency, other Atlantic provinces under threat

May 08, 2017, at 04:21 pm

Toronto, May 8 (IBNS): Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre declared a state of emergency in Montreal on Sunday afternoon, as flood waters continued to rise due to incessant rainfall for the past few days.

British Columbia grappling with flood waters, mudslide

May 08, 2017, at 04:10 pm

Vancouver, May 8 (IBNS): Canadians on the west coast province of British Columbia(BC) are spending this weekend in a desperate struggle with rising floodwaters caused by unusually persistent rainfall, reports said.

Alberta's NDP Government performs well on its halfway point, say reports

May 07, 2017, at 05:30 pm

Calgary May07 (IBNS): Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and her New Democratic Party( NDP) hit the halfway point of their term Friday, riding an orange wave of popularity into office to lead Alberta's sluggish economy toward a green future, buoyed for now by barrels of red ink., reported Canadian Press.

10,000 likely to participate in greater Toronto yoga event on June 25

May 07, 2017, at 06:15 am

Toronto, May 6 (IBNS): The Indian Consulate in Toronto is expecting a turnout of at least 10,000 people at the International Yoga Day celebrations here on June 25, Indian Consul General Dinesh Bhatia has said.

Republican Healthcare far better than Ocare, says US President Donald Trump

May 06, 2017, at 02:42 pm

Washington, May 6 (IBNS): Slamming the American media yet again for 'making his victory look as bad as possible', US President Donald Trump said that the Republican Healthcare plan is far better than the recently repealed Obamacare.

USA: Trump repeals and replaces Obamacare

May 05, 2017, at 03:58 pm

Washington, May 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump tested his first legislative victory on Thursday as his government declared former president Barack Obama's Obamacare dead after the Republican healthcare bill was passed by the US lower chamber, reports said.

Canada: Telegu translation of AB Vajpayee's biography launched in Toronto

May 05, 2017, at 02:06 am

Toronto, May 4 (IBNS): India's Consul General in Canada, Dinesh Bhatia, released the book ‘Ootamini Ageekarinchanu’, which is a Telugu translation by Prof. Lakshmi Prasad Yarlagadda of the book 'Haar Nahin Manunga: Ek Atal Jeevan Gatha', media reports said.

Toronto Mayor proclaims May 2017 as South Asian Heritage Month

May 05, 2017, at 01:46 am

Toronto, May 4 (IBNS): Mayor John Tory has proclaimed May 2017 as South Asian Heritage Month for the City of Toronto, Canada, according to media reports.