Canada: Alberta to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions
Jun 15, 2022, at 03:15 am
Alberta/IBNS: The province of Alberta in Canada is lifting all the remaining COVID-19 public health restrictions including mandatory masking on public transit and isolation.
US inflation rate touches 40 years high as households face trouble tackling rising food costs
Jun 14, 2022, at 03:54 pm
Washington: Rising energy and food costs have pushed USA's inflation to a record level since 1981.
TPH partners with Toronto Blue Jays in hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Jun 14, 2022, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: As part of its efforts to help the residents access all COVID-19 vaccine doses, Toronto Public Health (TPH) is partnering up with the Toronto Blue Jays to host a vaccination clinic at the venue of the team's game against the New York Yankees on Saturday.
Canada's inflation to cause 1 in 4 homeowners to sell their homes: Survey
Jun 14, 2022, at 01:56 am
Toronto/IBNS: A new debt survey from Manulife Bank of Canada conducted between Apr 14-20 revealed that nearly one in four homeowners would have to sell their home if interest rates go up further.
Canada to increase length of stay for parents, grandparents on Super Visa to 5 years per entry
Jun 11, 2022, at 03:32 am
The Canadian government has announced to increase the length of stay for parents and grandparents on Super Visa to 5 years per entry, media reports said.
US warns Chinese hackers breached 'major' telecoms firms
Jun 11, 2022, at 01:57 am
Washington/Beijing: US security agencies warned that Chinese hackers have breached "major telecommunications companies," among a range of targets worldwide, by exploiting known software flaws in routers and other popular network networking gear.
Canada's Ontario to remove most masking requirements on June 11
Jun 10, 2022, at 03:38 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario administration Wednesday notified that the remaining provincial masking requirements, including on public transit, will be lifted from June 11.
Canada: 170 Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion to arrive in New Brunswick today
Jun 08, 2022, at 03:51 am
Moncton/IBNS: A total of 170 Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion would arrive at the New Brunswick’s Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport in Canada on Tuesday by a plane chartered by the provincial government, an official release said.
Jun 07, 2022, at 12:24 am
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the US will continue to speak out and promote accountability for Chinese atrocities and human rights abuses, including those in Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Tibet.
US: Shooting in Philadelphia, 3 dead
Jun 06, 2022, at 12:13 am
New York/UNI/Xinhua: At least three people were killed and more than 10 others injured late Saturday night when a gunman opened fire on a large crowd in downtown Philadelphia, the largest city in the eastern US state of Pennsylvania.
Joe Biden evacuated from his beach house after plane flies over restricted area
Jun 05, 2022, at 02:59 pm
Rehoboth Beach, US/IBNS: United States President Joe Biden and the first lady were evacuated from their beach house in Delaware to a secure location briefly on Saturday after a small private plane mistakenly flew into restricted air space, The White House said.
Canada: 77 fresh Monkeypox cases reported
Jun 04, 2022, at 03:23 pm
Ottawa/UNI/Sputnik: A total of 77 cases of monkeypox infection have been confirmed in Canada after the province of Quebec reported 71 cases, the Quebec Health Ministry said.
US: Stabbing at LA hospital leaves three hurt
Jun 04, 2022, at 02:53 pm
Los Angeles: At least three people, including a doctor, were hurt in a stabbing incident at a Los Angeles hospital on Friday, media reports said on Saturday.
Canada: Doug Ford re-elected as Ontario premier with majority govt
Jun 04, 2022, at 03:25 am
Toronto/IBNS: Doug Ford has reportedly been re-elected as premier of Ontario with a majority government for four more years.
US church shooting leaves two women dead
Jun 03, 2022, at 11:14 pm
Washington/UNI: An unidentified man shot and killed two women near Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, local media reported on Friday.
Canada: Two weeks after Ottawa storm, thousands still experience power outage
Jun 02, 2022, at 03:39 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Nearly two full weeks after a powerful storm swept through the region of Ottawa, Hydro Ottawa reportedly said that it likely won’t have power restored to all customers until Friday.
Canada: Ontario observes National Indigenous History Month
Jun 02, 2022, at 03:17 am
Toronto/IBNS: The month of June every year is observed as a National Indigenous History Month, a time for all Ontarians to recognize the rich and diverse histories and honour the current realities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across the province and Canada.
Canada: Justin Trudeau proposes complete freeze on gun ownership
May 31, 2022, at 03:38 pm
Ottawa: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has launched legislation to further strengthen gun control in the nation and keep Canadians safe from gun violence.
Freedom long walk for Pakistan's Sindh’s human rights starts in Canada
May 31, 2022, at 05:15 am
Toronto: The Freedom Long Walk for Pakistan's Sindh’s human rights, climate change and environmental justice was held in Canada on Sunday.
Canada: 306 Ukrainians fleeing war arrive in Montreal
May 31, 2022, at 04:21 am
Montreal/IBNS: A second charter flight carrying those fleeing war in Ukraine landed on Sunday morning at the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Canada.
US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for ban on assault weapons
May 29, 2022, at 06:51 pm
Washington/UNI: Days after the mass shooting in a Texas school, Vice President Kamala Harris decried the "epidemic of hate" and made a plea for a ban on assault weapons in the United States.
Obama reconnects with boy who touched his head in 2009
May 28, 2022, at 08:19 pm
Washington/UNI: Former US President Barack Obama has congratulated Jacob Philadelphia, the boy who had touched Obama's head in 2009, on his high school graduation.
Canada’s Gov Gen to award 63 Toronto paramedics with EMS Exemplary Service Medal
May 28, 2022, at 12:31 am
Ottawa/ IBNS: Mary Simon, Governor-General of Canada, would award 63 paramedics from Toronto Paramedic Services with EMS Exemplary Service Medals presented by Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer and Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Paul Raftis.
Canada: Toronto releases vaccine engagement video series Pandemic Perspectives
May 27, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Toronto/IBNS: A four-part vaccine engagement video series called Pandemic Perspectives was launched on May 26 by the administration of Toronto, the capital of Ontario province, featuring personal stories of the city's residents, community-based insights, vaccine information, and resources.
Canada's one-third of recent cannabis users admit driving under drug influence: Govt survey
May 27, 2022, at 05:30 am
Toronto/IBNS: In spite of campaigns to raise public awareness and law enforcement training to check marijuana-impaired driving, it was revealed by a new government survey that a third of Canadians who've recently used cannabis admit that they've been behind the wheel after consuming cannabis.
Canada justice minister slams Quebec's adoption of language bill overhauling French Charter
May 27, 2022, at 04:56 am
Ottawa/IBNS: In a vote, this week at the Quebec’s National Assembly adopted its language bill overhauling the Charter of the French language.
Canada makes its largest military aid donation of $98 million to war-hit Ukraine
May 26, 2022, at 05:38 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government of Canada has announced its biggest single donation of $98 million in military aid for Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Toronto hosts 8th annual Newcomer Day today
May 26, 2022, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: The city of Toronto is hosting its eighth annual Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall on Wednesday.
US reforming Taiwan's defense system: Reports
May 25, 2022, at 10:26 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States has redoubled efforts to reform and improve Taiwan's defense system amid alleged threat from China, while honing its experience in supplying Ukraine with arms and military equipment, the New York Times reported, citing US officials.
Texas school shooting death toll rises to 21, including 18 children
May 25, 2022, at 02:12 pm
Houston: The death toll from an elementary school shooting in the US state of Texas has risen to 21, including 18 children, a state senator said Tuesday, citing the Texas Department of Public Safety.