Canada: Toronto Public Health alarmed at rise of Mumps in city

Mar 18, 2017, at 04:44 am

Toronto, Mar 17 (IBNS): The investigation by the Toronto Public Health (TPH) has revealed the cases of Mumps virus in Toronto has almost doubled from 28 early in the month to 43 as of March 15, media reports said.

Police raid marijuana dispensaries across Canada

Mar 10, 2017, at 05:14 am

Toronto, Mar 9 (!BNS): Canada wide raid by police on marijuana dispensaries belonging to Marc Emery and his wife Jodie resulted in their arrest at Pearson International Airport on Wednesday night as they were on their way to a pot festival in Europe, media release said.

Emergency visas are granted immediately now: India's Consul General in Toronto

Mar 01, 2017, at 10:51 pm

In an exclusive interview with IBNS Toronto bureau, Consul General of India in Toronto, Canada, Dinesh Bhatia talks about improved consular services, trade between the two countries and his personal life

Toronto: Coyotes pose a serious threat for pet owners

Feb 04, 2017, at 01:28 am

Toronto, Feb .3 (IBNS): A Mississauga family’s beloved pet dog was attacked and killed by a coyote on Tuesday morning, media reports said.

Toronto: CMHA launches online mental health training program for justice sector employees

Jan 26, 2017, at 04:06 am

Toronto, Jan. 25 (IBNS): Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)'s Toronto branch has officially launched a new online mental health training program at an event on Tuesday at Old City Hall to educate employees in the justice sector, media reports said.

Canada: An abused and malnourished dog found on Scarborough street

Jan 07, 2017, at 03:08 am

Toronto, Jan. 6 (IBNS): Toronto Animal Services have stated that a dog found abused and malnourished in Scarborough near Toronto on Christmas Eve was recovering in a foster home after receiving treatment, media reports said..

India-bound plane forced to return to Toronto

Dec 31, 2016, at 11:57 pm

Toronto, Dec 31 (IBNS): The airline Boeing 787-8, carrying 232 passengers, had been forced to return to Toronto recently due to the aggressive behaviour of a passenger, media reports said.

Toronto police tests roadside drug screening devices

Dec 22, 2016, at 04:57 am

Toronto, Dec 21 (IBNS): As part of a national effort aimed at testing police forces' ability to detect drug-impaired drivers, Toronto police have launched a pilot project to test the use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving, media reports said.

Toronto: 21-year-old man fatally stabbed his aunt

Dec 19, 2016, at 01:50 am

Toronto, Dec. 18 (IBNS): Police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Shayne MacDonald, a 21-year-old man suspected to have fatally stabbed his aunt in an apartment near College and Dufferin streets on Friday, media said.

Toronto man’s way of giving back

Dec 16, 2016, at 03:23 pm

Toronto, Dec 16 (IBNS): Toronto based Steve McNeil, skated in Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday morning to raise money for Alzheimer's research, in memory of her mother who died after 15-year fight with the disease and his mother-in-law's struggle with dementia, reports said.

Toronto: Devastating house fire kills four

Dec 16, 2016, at 12:47 am

Toronto, Dec 15 (IBNS): A devastating house fire on Nickel Street East in Port Colborne near Toronto in the wee hours of Wednesday (before 1.30am) claimed the lives of four family members, according to a police report.

Christmas festive spirit grips Toronto

Dec 14, 2016, at 01:48 am

Toronto, Dec 13 (IBNS): With just few days left, Toronto is fully soaked in the Christmas festival spirit.

Toronto's Tamils mourn death of Jayalalithaa

Dec 09, 2016, at 12:48 am

Toronto, Dec. 8 (IBNS): Toronto's Tamil community was deeply immersed in the ocean of grief at the death of Jayalalithaa, India's 'Iron Lady' who spent 14 years as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, CBCNEWS reported.

Toronto: Suspicious item found in garage turned to be bomb

Dec 08, 2016, at 05:26 am

Toronto, Dec.7 (IBNS): Suspicious item found in a children's toys box inside the home's garage turned out to be a bomb in Toronto, reported CP24.

Toronto: Suspicious item found in garage

Dec 07, 2016, at 12:32 am

Toronto, Dec. 6 (IBNS): Conducting a search warrant for drugs on Scarborough Golf Club, near Toronto, led the police to the discovery of a suspicious item in a children’s box in a garage, said Det. Andrew Lipkus, Monday around 7:20 p.m., reported CTVNews.

Toronto: RBC's annual profit witnesses record high despite 2% decline in 4th quarter profit

Dec 01, 2016, at 03:22 am

Toronto, Nov 30 (IBNS): RBC saw a record high net annual income of $10.46 billion, a four percent increase from last year's $10.03 billion, reported MetroNews on Wednesday.

Toronto: TTC’s new online store of transit-themed merchandise

Dec 01, 2016, at 12:23 am

Toronto, Nov 30 (IBNS): Following the success of major transit agencies in the world, Toronto Transit agency launched this week its online store and claims it has “something for everyone”, reported CP24.

Canada: Torontonians approve road tolls on DVP and the Gardiner Expressway

Nov 30, 2016, at 04:48 am

Toronto, Nov 29 (IBNS): According to a new poll released on Monday majority of Torontonians said they approved of tolls being implemented on the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) and the Gardiner Expressway to pay for transit and infrastructure, CP24 reported.

Toronto annual cost of poverty more than $4.4B: Report

Nov 29, 2016, at 04:53 am

Toronto, Nov. 28 (IBNS): Toronto's new report released Monday by the non-profit group Social Planning stated that poverty costs Toronto city between $4.4 and $5.5 billion a year.

Toronto 12-year old basketball top player to compete for his high school

Nov 26, 2016, at 01:17 am

Toronto, Nov. 24 (IBNS): Elijah Fisher, 12-year-old and 6-foot-2 basketball phenom was considered as the top player to compete for the high school class of 2023, reported CBC News.

Toronto deadly crash kills one

Nov 25, 2016, at 12:21 am

Toronto, Nov.24 (IBNS): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) confirmed the death of the driver following a collision between a tractor-trailer and a car, Global News reported.

Heritage Beyond Borders’ first beauty pageant in Toronto organized by IPEN

Nov 24, 2016, at 05:28 pm

Toronto, Nov 24 (IBNS): The International Professional Entertainment Network (IPEN) organised a beauty pageant 'Miss Canada Heritage', which was hosted by Heritage Beyond Borders, a not for profit organization, on Nov 19 at the Grand Palace Convention Centre in Scarborough, Toronto.

Norovirus outbreak reported from in Toronto's Thornhill elementary school

Nov 24, 2016, at 12:21 am

Toronto, Nov 23 (ISBN): An elementary school in Thornhill, near Toronto has reported outbreak of Norovirus, the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in humans, media reports said.

One dies in Toronto from shooting on Eglinton Avenue

Nov 21, 2016, at 01:14 am

Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Toronto police have confirmed the death of one person following a shooting in the city Friday evening, CP24 reported.

Massive fire breaks out at home in Oakville near Toronto

Nov 14, 2016, at 03:21 am

Toronto, Nov 13 (IBNS): A massive fire broke out at a house in Oakville near Toronto, early morning on Sunday.

Toronto police on the look out of a chubby man following stabbing

Nov 12, 2016, at 04:54 am

Toronto, Nov 11 (IBNS): Toronto police said, early morning on Friday, a man was stabbed in his abdomen and the suspect us described as a “chubby man wearing a poncho with his hear in a bun”.

Shooting at Toronto downtown core: 1 critical

Nov 06, 2016, at 01:12 am

Toronto, Nov 5(IBNS): One man was critically wounded following a gun shot in Toronto’s downtown core, early morning, police confirmed.

Man dies in Toronto after street fight

Nov 06, 2016, at 12:51 am

Toronto, Nov 5(IBNS): A young man probably in his 20’s was pronounced dead in hospital after he was assaulted in a fight early Saturday near College and Bathurst Streets, Toronto police confirmed.

Toronto city progress on road safety plan

Nov 01, 2016, at 03:03 am

Toronto, Oct 31 (IBNS): The period between mid-November and mid-December, with days becoming shorter, is considered a dangerous season for traffic collision, said media reports.

Toronto to observe Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birthday

Oct 30, 2016, at 02:42 am

Toronto, Oct 29(IBNS): The Consulate General of India Toronto in association with Canada People’s Group and 24 Gam Patidar Samaj of Toronto would be celebrating the 141st birth anniversary of the ace leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Monday, Oct 31.