Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss developments on the Korean Peninsula
Jan 17, 2018, at 02:21 pm
Washington, Jan 17 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping recently discussed the developments on the Korean Peninsula.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to announce Olympic flag-bearer today
Jan 17, 2018, at 02:01 am
Ottawa, Jan 16 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday will announce the country's flag-bearer for the upcoming winter games in South Korea, media reports said.
Canada: Attack on Muslim girl did not happen, say Toronto police
Jan 17, 2018, at 01:59 am
Toronto, Jan 16 (IBNS): In a surprising statement, the Toronto police on Tuesday said an alleged attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl, whose hijab was reportedly cut, did not happen, media reports said.
Is Trump giving up on the undocumented young people deal?
Jan 16, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Washington, Jan 16 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump said on Monday that without trust, he'll not be able to finalise the DACA deal, which has prompted commentators to think if he's giving up on 2012 program that was formed through executive order by former President Barack Obama, giving legal protection to minors who came to the US illegally, from immediate deportation.
13 siblings held captive in California home, 2 arrested: say police
Jan 16, 2018, at 02:47 pm
California, Jan 16 (IBNS): Police arrested a couple after it was discovered that 13 people had been held captive in their California home in filthy conditions, officials said on Tuesday.
Canadian marijuana producers hiring employees ahead of legalisation
Jan 16, 2018, at 12:39 am
Vancouver, Jan 15 (IBNS): Eyeing on the legalisation of marijuana sale, the Canadian weed producers are going all out to recruit employees, media reports said.
Canada: MP Ruby Sahota hosts open house
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:45 pm
Brampton, Jan 15 (NITN): Member of Parliament for Brampton North, Ruby Sahota, on Saturday welcomed the community into her office for an open house.
As 'shithole' remark snowballs, Trump says 'I'm not racist'
Jan 15, 2018, at 05:43 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): In a first, Donald Trump has publicly told reporters that he's the least racist person they are likely to have interviewed.
North Korea targets South Korea leader Moon Jae-in for praising US roles in inter-Korean talks
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:37 pm
Pyongyang, Jan 15 (IBNS): North Korea has slammed South Korean President Moon Jae-in as he recently praised US President Donald Trump for his roles in opening up inter-Korean talks.
I am not a racist: Donald Trump
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:15 pm
Washington, Jan 15 (IBNS): As a controversy erupted recently following Donald Trump's alleged use of the word "shithole" to describe African nations, the US President has said he is not a 'racist'.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau condemns attack on Muslim girl in Toronto
Jan 14, 2018, at 05:33 am
Toronto, Jan 13 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on Saturday, condemned an attack on an 11-year old Muslim girl whose hijab was repeatedly cut by a man a day ago.
Can't serve under President Trump : US Ambassador to Panama quits
Jan 13, 2018, at 05:40 pm
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS): In another setback for the White House, US Ambassador to Panama, John Feeley, has quit his job stating he's no longer able to serve under Donald Trump.
Tim Hortons increases prices for breakfast to tackle minimum wage hike?
Jan 13, 2018, at 04:06 am
Toronto, Jan 12 (IBNS): Tim Hortons has increased the prices of the breakfast amid widespread criticisms the restaurant is facing over the reduction of employee benefits following the Ontario government's rule of minimum wage hike, media reports said.
Canada: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Vishwa Hindi Divas celebrated in Toronto
Jan 13, 2018, at 02:53 am
Toronto, Jan 12 (IBNS): The Consulate General of India, Toronto celebrated “Pravasi Bharatiya Divas” and “Vishwa Hindi Divas” (World Hindi Day) at the Consulate on Wednesday.
US to pull out of NAFTA? Canada believes so
Jan 12, 2018, at 12:55 am
Ottawa/Washington, Jan 11 (IBNS): Canada seems to believe that the United States will pull itself out of the North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by the end of January, according to Financial Post.
California mudslide: Death toll rises to 17
Jan 11, 2018, at 04:37 pm
Carpinteria, Jan 11 (IBNS): The death toll in the devastating California mudslides has risen to 17, with 28 others suffering injuries, reports said.
Any second thought on Joshua Boyle meet? Canada PM Trudeau refuses to answer
Jan 10, 2018, at 09:25 pm
Ottawa, Jan 10 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has not clarified whether he has any intention to meet for the second time former Taliban captive Joshua Boyle, who is now facing 15 criminal charges, media reports said.
Jan 10, 2018, at 09:15 pm
Toronto, Jan 10 (IBNS): Tim Hortons is suddenly facing heat from its own consumers as many of them have boycotted the restaurant after it denied benefits to its employees over the Ontario's decision of pay hike.
Will beat Oprah if she contests Presidential election: Donald Trump
Jan 10, 2018, at 05:23 pm
Washington, Jan 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has said he will beat talk show host Oprah Winfrey in the next Presidential election if at all the latter contests, media reports said.
California: Mudslides leave at least 13 dead
Jan 10, 2018, at 04:20 pm
Carpinteria, Jan 10 (IBNS): Heavy rain induced mudslides have killed at least 13 people in California's Santa Barbara County on Tuesday, reports said.
US President Donald Trump will attend World Economic Forum in Davos
Jan 10, 2018, at 03:06 pm
Davos, Jan 10 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum in Davos this month, officials said on Tuesday.
Toronto-bound Porter Airlines threatens passengers to face arrest for recording, apologises
Jan 10, 2018, at 01:53 am
Massachusetts/Toronto, Jan 9 (IBNS): A Toronto-bound Porter Airlines has threatened its passengers to face consequences if they do not agree to delete recording of confrontation inside the terminal, Global News reported.
Canadian envoy to Myanmar was spending holiday, says Global Affairs
Jan 09, 2018, at 01:45 am
Ottawa, Jan 8 (IBNS): Global Affairs on Monday said Canadian envoy to Myanmar, Karen MacArthur, was spending a private holiday with her husband as the latter's tweet praising idyllic beach of the troubled country sparked a controversy on the first day of the new year, CTV News reported.
Canada: Toronto to be covered with snow today, daily commuters will be affected
Jan 09, 2018, at 01:11 am
Toronto, Jan 8 (IBNS): Environment Canada has issued a statement for Greater Toronto Areas that it will remain under snow on Monday, media reports said.
Fire breaks at Trump Tower in New York's Manhattan
Jan 09, 2018, at 01:07 am
New York, Jan 8 (IBNS): A fire broke out at Trump Tower in New York's Manhattan district in the United States on Monday.
Donald Trump's nuclear button tweet to keep North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on toes: Nikki Haley
Jan 08, 2018, at 03:17 pm
Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has reacted to Donald Trump's "nuclear button" tweet and said the US President's comment warned North Korean leader Kim Jong-un about America's nuclear capabilities and kept him "on his toes", media reports said.
Ottawa: Firefighters called to tackle 3-alarm fire in Napean
Jan 07, 2018, at 04:37 am
Ottawa, Jan 6 (IBNS): Firefighters have been called in Ottawa to tackle 3-alarm fire in Napean part of Ontario district, media reports said.
Airlines collide in Toronto airport tarmac, one injured
Jan 06, 2018, at 05:23 pm
Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): Two airlines collided in Toronto Pearson International Airport tarmac on Friday night leading to the injury of one in one of the planes, media reports said.
US adds 148,000 jobs in December
Jan 06, 2018, at 02:28 am
Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): The US economy has added 148,000 jobs in December, official data released on Friday highlighted.
Canada: Natural gas restored in northwestern Alberta, Mackenzie County out of emergency state
Jan 05, 2018, at 10:10 pm
Mackenzie/Edmonton, Jan 5 (IBNS): Natural gas supply has been restored in the northwestern Alberta with the rise in temperature as the state of emergency has been lifted from Mackenzie County, media reports said.