Trump, Trudeau-Macron engage in Twitter spat ahead of G7 Summit
Jun 08, 2018, at 02:20 pm
Washington/Ottawa, Jun 8 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel Macron have got themselves engaged into a Twitter spat with US President Donald Trump just ahead of the Group 7 Summit this weekend, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau congratulates Doug Ford for winning Ontario elections
Jun 08, 2018, at 02:10 pm
Ottawa, Jun 8 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford for winning the Ontario elections, media reports said.
Donald Trump might invite Kim to visit US
Jun 08, 2018, at 10:05 am
Washington, June 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said in case his upcoming meeting in Singapore with the North Korean leader goes well then he might invite Kim Jong Un to visit his nation.
Doug Ford set to become Ontario's next premier
Jun 08, 2018, at 09:48 am
Ontario, June 8 (IBNS): In a landmark election, Doug Ford is all set to guide Progressive Conservative Party to victory , leaving the leader to be the next premier of Ontario province of Canada.
Canada: Ontario elections underway, EVMs in use for first time
Jun 07, 2018, at 07:38 pm
Toronto, Jun 7 (IBNS): With the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the first time in Canadian polling history, the Ontario elections are underway on Thursday, media reports said.
Donald Trump,Kim could meet for second day in Singapore: Report
Jun 07, 2018, at 09:41 am
Washington, June 7 (IBNS): The meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could go into a second day, media reports said on Thursday.
Canada: NDP leader Andrea Horwath reaches out to undecided voters in Ontario polls
Jun 06, 2018, at 10:06 pm
Toronto, Jun 6 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Andrea Horwath is reaching out to several undecided voters on the last day of the poll campaign for Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Thursday, media reports said.
Donald Trump, Kim Jong-un to meet in Singapore’s Capella Hotel: White House
Jun 06, 2018, at 09:26 am
Washington, June 6 (IBNS): The White House on Wednesday confirmed that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will take place at Singapore’s Capella Hotel on the island resort of Sentosa.
Canada: Higher voter turnout in advance polls in Ontario
Jun 05, 2018, at 06:44 pm
Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): A higher voter turnout has been recorded in the advance polls in Ontario so far, media reports said.
Canada: Wynne mentions the moment she realised her imminent defeat in Ont. polls
Jun 05, 2018, at 05:41 pm
Toronto, Jun 5 (IBNS): Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has pinpointed the moment when she realised about her imminent defeat in the upcoming Ontario elections, which is scheduled to be held on Jun 7, media reports said.
We are actively preparing for June 12 summit between Trump and Kim: US official
Jun 05, 2018, at 09:27 am
Washington, June 5 (IBNS): The US government on Monday said it is preparing for the June 12 meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Howard Schultz steps down as Starbucks executive chairman
Jun 05, 2018, at 09:05 am
New York, June 5 (IBNS): After serving the company for nearly four decades, Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman and member of the Board of Directors of coffee maker Starbucks.
Justin Trudeau finds Donald Trump's comment on Canadian steel industry as 'insulting'
Jun 04, 2018, at 02:03 pm
Ottawa, Jun 4 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has referred to US President Donald Trump's comment, where the latter accused the Canadian steel industry of imposing threats to the US on the security grounds, as "insulting", media reports said.
Canada PM Trudeau describes India visit as 'trip to end all trips'
Jun 04, 2018, at 01:55 pm
Ottawa, Jun 4 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has described his India visit, which was considered to be quite dull overall, as a "trip to end all trips", following rebukes from his own country, media reports said.
US First Lady Melania Trump won't attend G7 summit: Reports
Jun 04, 2018, at 09:41 am
Washington, June 4 (IBNS): US First Lady Melania Trump is not going to attend G7 summit this year, media reports said.
Police arrest shooter during marathon in San Diego
Jun 04, 2018, at 08:51 am
San Diego, June 4 (IBNS): The San Diego police said one shooter was arrested after she allegedly opened fire close to the finishing line of a marathon race in California, media reports said on Monday.
US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum insulting: Trudeau
Jun 04, 2018, at 03:27 am
Toronto, June 3 (IBNS): Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today said that the US’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum on national security grounds is “insulting and unacceptable”, media reports said.
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau invites Sheikh Hasina for G7 Special Session
Jun 03, 2018, at 10:36 pm
Ottawa/Dhaka, June 3 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has invited his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to attend a session of the G7 Summit.
Canada: I will no longer be Ontario Premier after election, says Kathleen Wynne
Jun 02, 2018, at 10:00 pm
Toronto, Jun 2 (IBNS): In a dramatic twist to the Ontario election, Premier of the province, Kathleen Wynne, on Saturday hinted that she won't be able to win Jun 7 election.
Canada: Kathleen Wynne says she won't win Ontario election
Jun 02, 2018, at 09:22 pm
Toronto, Jun 2 (IBNS): Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne on Saturday said she is aware that she won't win the Ontario election, which will be held next week, CTV News reported.
India-American IT professional is running for California governor post
Jun 02, 2018, at 07:58 pm
California, June 2 (IBNS): An young India-American IT professional is running for the post of California governor.
Canada: Mayor says Toronto Pride Month should focus on Inclusivity for the LGBTQ community
Jun 02, 2018, at 12:58 pm
Toronto, June 2 (IBNS): Declaring the Toronto Pride Month open on Friday, Mayor John Tory said that while holding the event is an achievement in itself but the way ahead is not free of hurdles yet.
US says China intimidating neighbours
Jun 02, 2018, at 12:21 pm
Singapore, Jun 2 (IBNS): Addressing a programme in Singapore, US Defence Secretary James Mattis ha said that China is intimidating its neighbours with the use of missiles, reports said on Saturday.
Donald Trump attacks comedian Samantha Bee for 'insulting' Ivanka
Jun 02, 2018, at 09:15 am
Washington, June 2 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has attacked comedian Samantha Bee for allegedly making insulting comments against his daughter Ivanka Trump during a show.
Donald Trump says summit with North Korean leader Kim is back on
Jun 02, 2018, at 08:21 am
Washington, June 2 (IBNS): Ending all speculations since its scrapping, US President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will take place on June 12.
Toronto’s 3rd annual Pride Month begins today with a 1,000-square-foot art installation
Jun 02, 2018, at 12:29 am
Toronto, June 1 (IBNS): Toronto Pride Month, one of the most awaited events in the calendar of this gay-friendly Canadian city, begins today with a 1,000-square-foot art installation at city hall, with the ceremony starting at 12:30 p.m. when Toronto Mayor John Tory makes the official proclamation.
Canada: PC party raises concerns about EVMs in Ontario election
Jun 01, 2018, at 10:37 pm
Toronto, Jun 1 (IBNS): The Progressive Conservative (PC) party has raised concerns about the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), which will be used in Jun 7 Ontario elections, media reports said.
Canada PM Trudeau retaliates against US' tariff imposition on steel and aluminium imports
Jun 01, 2018, at 10:36 pm
Ottawa, Jun 1 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has retaliated against US President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from his neighbouring country, media reports said.
Canada Justice Minister orders independent review in Hassan Diab extradition case
Jun 01, 2018, at 12:54 pm
Ottawa, May 30 (IBNS): Canadian Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould has ordered an independent review of the extradition case of Hassan Diab, a university professor who was once charged with terrorism in France, media reports said.
French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Canada in June
Jun 01, 2018, at 12:47 pm
Ottawa, May 30 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday announced that French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the North American country in June.