New poll suggests Canada's Liberals lead over Conservatives
Apr 19, 2018, at 03:20 am
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): A new poll suggests the Liberals have regained a commanding lead over the Conservatives , media reports said.
Donald Trump confirms Kim Jong-un-Mike Pompeo meeting
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:30 pm
Washington/Pyongyang Apr 18 (IBNS): Putting rumours to rest, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that a meeting between Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un took place in the latter's country last week.
US plane crash kills woman, seven injured
Apr 18, 2018, at 10:15 pm
Philadelphia, Apr 18 (IBNS): A plane crash in the United States has reportedly left one woman dead and seven injured.
Bank of Canada to announce interest rate today
Apr 18, 2018, at 09:37 pm
Ottawa, Apr 18 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada will announce the interest rate on Wednesday, media reports said.
Canada recalls families of diplomats posted in Cuba
Apr 18, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa/Cuba, Apr 18 (IBNS): In the wake of reports of unexplained brain symptoms in Cuban capital Havana, Canada has recalled families of all diplomats to the country, media reports said.
Starbucks to keep 800 stores closed in the US on May 29 for anti-racial training
Apr 18, 2018, at 06:47 pm
Los Angeles, Apr 18 (IBNS): American coffeehouse chain Starbucks will keep its 800 stores in the US closed on May 29 to give anti-racial training to its employees, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condoles death of Barbara Bush
Apr 18, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Ottawa. Apr 18 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has condoled the demise of former US first lady Barbara Bush.
Stormy Daniels releases sketch of a man who threatened her over affair with Donald Trump
Apr 18, 2018, at 04:12 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): American pornographic actress Stormy Daniels came out with a sketch of a man, who had allegedly threatened her seven years ago over her affair with US President Donald Trump, media reports said.
CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea, met Kim?
Apr 18, 2018, at 03:32 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): In a major development, CIA Director Mike Pompeo traveled to North Korea over Easter weekend to meet the Asian nation's leader Kim Jong Un, US media reports said on Wednesday.
Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away
Apr 18, 2018, at 02:47 pm
Washington, Apr 18 (IBNS): Former US first lady Barbara Bush has died.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to end French tour today, will fly to Britain
Apr 18, 2018, at 12:06 am
Paris, Apr 17 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will end his French tour on Tuesday after addressing the national assembly of the country, media reports said.
US President Donald Trump accuses China, Russia of devaluing currencies
Apr 17, 2018, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Apr 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump accused that China and Russia are playing 'Currency Devaluation game'.
Royal Ontario Museum announces Bloor Street phase of its revitalization project
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:54 am
Toronto, Apr 16 (IBNS) – The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) today announced plans to begin work on the Helga and Mike Schmidt Performance Terrace and the Reed Family Plaza, a press release stated.
New tobacco tax in Nunavut pushes down sales
Apr 17, 2018, at 04:29 am
Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Tobacco sales in Nunavut declined a year after a new tax was introduced there, media reports said.
Canadian clothing brand to unveil new line honouring Humboldt Broncos
Apr 16, 2018, at 11:11 pm
Regina, Apr 16 (IBNS): To support the mental health programme organised by Saskatchewan's Junior Hockey League (SJHL), Canadian clothing brand 22Fresh has agreed to unveil a new line in the honour of Humboldt Broncos, which had encountered an accident leading to the death of its 16 members, media reports said.
Federal government to finance Trans Mountain Pipeline: Canada PM Trudeau
Apr 16, 2018, at 08:23 pm
Ottawa, Apr 16 (IBNS): Ending the uncertainty over the Trans Mountain Pipeline construction, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday said the federal government will undertake financial and also the legislative actions to ensure the building of the pipeline, media reports said.
Trump 'morally unfit to be President': Ex-FBI Director James Comey
Apr 16, 2018, at 05:34 pm
WashingtonApr 16 (IBNS): Coming down hard at US President Donald Trump, ex-Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director, James Comey, has accused the former of treating women like 'pieces of meat', while stating that he's 'morally unfit to be President'.
“Stay home†alert sounded in southern Ontario as ice storm pummels region for second day
Apr 16, 2018, at 08:29 am
Toronto, Apr 15 (IBNS) – Administrations across southern Ontario today sent out a “stay home” warning to residents in the wake of yesterday’s ice storm that brought back chilling memories of the December-January snow storms.
Brampton North MP Ruby Sahota sends Vaisakhi wishes
Apr 16, 2018, at 07:36 am
Brampton, Apr 15 (IBNS) – Ruby Sahota, Member of Parliament for Brampton North, wished all Bramptonians and Canadians from coast to coast a joyous Vaisakhi yesterday.
Southern Ontario braces for ice storm, dangerous driving conditions
Apr 15, 2018, at 03:54 am
Toronto, Apr 14 (IBNS): Southern Ontario is facing the wrath of an ice storm that could lead to power failures, flight delays and dangerous driving conditions, media reports said.
Syria strike: Trump says mission accomplished, thanks France, Britain
Apr 15, 2018, at 02:25 am
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has thanked allies France and the United Kingdom for launching a coordinated strike against Syria, in response to last week's alleged chemical attack, which accounted for over 70 deaths.
Canada: Quebec school suspends student for wearing jersey in class, later regrets
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:05 pm
Quebec City, Apr 14 (IBNS): A Quebec school board on Friday expressed regret over an incident where a student, who wore a jersey and came to class to show tribute to the victims of Humboldt Broncos hockey team, was suspended, media reports said.
Canada supports decision taken by US, UK and France to take action against Syrian chemical attacks
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa, Apr 14 (IBNS): Canada has supported the decision taken by the United States, the United Kingdom and France to take action against the Syrian chemical attacks.
Canada's open immigration stance led to killing, says Quebec city mosque shooter
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:08 pm
Quebec City, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Quebec Mosque shooter has stated that Canada's open immigration stance following US President Donald Trump's anti-Muslim laws in 2017 led to his act of crime, media reports said.
US, allies launch strikes on Syrian chemical weapon strikes
Apr 14, 2018, at 01:05 pm
Washington, Apr 14 (IBNS): Collaborating with the UK and France, US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he has approved US military strikes against chemical weapon sites in Syria.
16 Canadians arrested under Project Mercury
Apr 14, 2018, at 10:36 am
Toronto, Apr 13 (IBNS): Sixteen Canadians were arrested as part of Project Mercury, a three-year international investigation into online sexual abuse of children, according to Toronto police, media reports said yesterday.
Canada: Teen, who wants to become police officer, raises hijab debate
Apr 14, 2018, at 04:39 am
Quebec City, Apr 13 (IBNS): Quebec teen, who wants to become a police officer, has started the debate over the wearing of hijab (a veil) while on duty, media reports said.
US decision on Syria action 'soon': President Donald Trump
Apr 13, 2018, at 02:43 pm
Washington, Apr 13 (IBNS): Days after alleged chemical attack left 70 people killed in Douma, US President Donald Trump has said decision on action on Syria will be made 'fairy soon', media reports said.
Canada PM to interrupt foreign trip to meet Alberta, BC premiers over pipeline impasse
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:49 am
Ottawa, Apr 12 (IBNS): Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will take a break from his nine-day foreign trip to return to capital Ottawa to meet B.C. and Alberta Premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley respectively to try to break the impasse over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, media reports said.
Ottawa pledges to meet Kinder Morgan’s deadline for Trans Mountain
Apr 13, 2018, at 04:09 am
Ottawa, Apr 12 (IBNS): Canada's finance minister Bill Morneau said yesterday that Kinder Morgan’s May 31 deadline was “a reasonable one to work with” to make sure construction goes ahead this summer, media reports said.