US President Trump announces Oklahoma Congressman James Bridenstine as NASA head

Sep 02, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Washington, Sep 2 ((IBNS): James Bridenstine, 42, a former Navy aviator, has been named as the head of NASA by US President Donald Trump, according to media reports on Saturday.

Canada's GDP registers growth of 4.5% in second quarter

Sep 02, 2017, at 06:30 am

Ottawa, Sep 1 (IBNS): The GDP of the country registered a growth of 4.5% in the second quarter making the best start to a calendar year since 2002, media reports said.

Jamaican teen dies after being shot by police in Canada

Sep 02, 2017, at 06:27 am

Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): A Jamaican teen, who came to Canada recently in pursuit of a new life, died after he was shot by Peel police at Mississauga’s Credit Valley Town Plaza in late July, media reports said.

Canada's Royal Ontario Museum holding interactive exhibition on the rare Blue Whale

Sep 01, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto is holding an original exhibition titled ‘Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story’, until September 4.

Canada's First Nations people blockade portion of disputed land in Caledonia

Sep 01, 2017, at 06:22 am

Caledonia, Aug 31 (IBNS): A blockage by members of First Nations in Caledonia due to a land dispute barred a portion of Argyle Street for last three weeks, media reports said.

Harvey Floods: Houston chemical plant to explode in coming days

Aug 31, 2017, at 05:13 pm

Houston, Aug 31 (IBNS): A chemical plant is expected to explode or catch fire in the flood hit city of Houston, reports said.

Quebec to distribute welfare cheques to refugees staying only in temporary shelters

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:11 am

Montreal, Aug 30 (IBNS): Quebec has planned to distribute welfare cheques to only those refugees who are staying in temporary shelters, media reports said.

Google to venture into household with range of appliances

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:10 am

Ottawa, Aug 30 (IBNS): Google has decided to venture into the household by providing services through a range of appliances, media reports said.

Ontario likely to get its first First French-Language University soon

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Toronto, Aug 30 (IBNS): Ontario’s proposal to create a new French-language university in central and south-western Ontario -- governed by and for the Francophone community -- would be the first of its kind in the province and would create more job opportunities for the Ontario Francophone community, media reports said.

John A. Macdonald's name won't be removed from federal government buildings: Justin Trudeau

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:55 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the name of the country's first PM John A. Macdonald will not be removed from any building which is under the federal government, media reports said.

Canada invests in key industries to provide paid jobs to students

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:44 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): The federal government has decided to invest $73 million in the key industries of Canada with an aim to provide paid jobs to students, media reports said.

US: New Mexico shooting incident leaves two dead, injures four

Aug 29, 2017, at 03:46 pm

Santa Fe, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting incident which took place in US' New Mexico, reports said.

B.C. Premier John Horgan visits wildfire affected areas

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:37 am

Kamloops, Aug 28 (IBNS): British Columbia Premier John Horgan on Monday visited several wildfire struck areas in the Interior, according to the Star.

Michael Garron Hospital aims to provide heart-touching experience for LGBTQ community

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:35 am

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): Michael Garron Hospital, earlier known as Toronto East General Hospital, developed an environment to provide a heart-touching experience for people belonging to the LGBTQ community, media report said.

Power of Ideas Exhibition: Canada's interactive traveling exhibition showcasing the wonders of science

Aug 28, 2017, at 06:26 pm

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Ontario Science Centre is holding an interactive science exhibition called the Power of Ideas (PIE) until August 31, 2017.

Hurricane Harvey: Roads inundated, at least 2000 rescued

Aug 28, 2017, at 04:08 pm

Austin, Aug 28 (IBNS): Inundated roads and submerged vehicles were a common sight across the US state of Texas, where tropical storm Harvey made landfall on Friday.

Baby Nests, Baby Pods may cause suffocation, says Health Canada

Aug 27, 2017, at 07:13 am

Ottawa, Aug 26 (IBNS): Health Canada has issued a warning about the risk of suffocation due to baby nets, baby pods, soft, padded sides, media reports said.

Canada introduces 'X' category in passports for third sex to ensure gender equality

Aug 27, 2017, at 06:41 am

Ottawa, Aug 26 (IBNS): The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced an 'X' category in passports for LGBT community with an aim to ensure gender equality.

US: Hurricane Harvey hits Texas

Aug 26, 2017, at 04:41 pm

Austin, Aug 26 (IBNS): Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas with windspeed upto 215 km/hr, reports said.

North Korea: Country tests three SRBM's, America, South Korea keeping a watch

Aug 26, 2017, at 03:02 pm

Pyongyang, Aug 26 (IBNS): North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) into the sea, according to the US military.

Was John A. Macdonald an architect of genocide? Canada's first PM's contribution put to question

Aug 26, 2017, at 07:01 am

Ottawa, Aug 25 (IBNS): Canada's first Prime Minister John A. Macdonald's contribution has been put to question recently as the public schools in Ontario decided to drop his name from the education institutions and buildings, media reports said.

Justin Trudeau defends his government's response to immigration issue

Aug 25, 2017, at 06:31 am

Ottawa, Aug 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his government's act and response to the influx of thousands of asylum seekers across borders, media reports said.

Schools must collect demographic data of students more, report says

Aug 25, 2017, at 06:30 am

Toronto, Aug 24 (IBNS): The York University researchers in a report said the schools in Ontario province must collect data of students more on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, media reports said.

Caller attacks Indian CEO in US for criticising President Trump, asks to go to India

Aug 25, 2017, at 01:30 am

Washington, Aug 24 (IBNS): An Indian CEO in the United States received verbal attacks from a caller after the former criticised President Donald Trump's response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, media reports said.

Toronto opens injection centres to combat drug overdosed deaths

Aug 23, 2017, at 06:53 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): In order to combat the drug overdosed deaths in Toronto, specific injection centres have been opened in the city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Solar Eclipse, “an incredible view”: NASA's acting administrator

Aug 23, 2017, at 06:52 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): A partial but impressive solar eclipse occurred In Canada, with best viewing sites being in Victoria, B.C. where the moon blocked 90 percent of the sun, ​in other areas of Western Canada the impact of the eclipse was between 86 to 77 percent.​

Panorama India celebrates Indian Independence Day and Grand Parade in Toronto

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:58 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): Panorama India celebrated 71st Indian Independence Day and Grand Parade 2017 on Sunday along with Canada 150 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.

US Navy ship collides with merchant vessel near Straits of Malacca

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Washington, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least 10 sailors are missing following a collision between Guided missile-destroyer USS John S McCain and a merchant vessel near the Strait of Malacca, an official release has stated.

Shilpa Shetty graces Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto

Aug 21, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian actress Shilpa Shetty graced the occasion of Indian Independence Day celebrations which was held on Sunday.

CNE2017 fair opens with several new features

Aug 21, 2017, at 06:52 am

Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), one of North America’s largest annual fairs, got underway on Aug 18 with several new features offering 18 days of performances from the latest innovations in technology and commercial products combined with amusement park rides, midway games, entertainment, air show, delicious food, concerts and several other special events.