Canada: Ontario Ford Govt invests $25 million to wipe out gun violence and gangs

Ottawa, Aug 9 (IBNS):  Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Thursday joined Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Michael Tibollo and Attorney General Caroline Mulroney to announce that Ontario's Government for the People is investing $25 million in new funding to fight gangs and guns, media reports said.

Canada: Federal government planning to impose new restrictions to curb gun violence

Ottawa, Aug 9 (IBNS): In the wake of several mass shootings in the country, the federal government in Canada is planning to impose some new restrictions to curb gun violence, media reports said.

Canada PM Trudeau takes 'firm' stance in dispute with Saudi Arabia

Ottawa, Aug 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has shown no sign of budging down in the ongoing dispute with Saudi Arabia over the humanitarian issue, media reports said.

Skripal attack: US to impose fresh sanctions against Russia over use of Novichok agent

Washington/Moscow, Aug 9 (IBNS): The US has said that it will impose fresh sanctions on Russia over the latter's use of Novichok nerve agent in the attempted murder of double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.

Saudi Arabia issues orders to eliminate new Canadian investments, says report

Riyadh/Ottawa, Aug 8 (IBNS): Escalating tension between the two countries, Saudi Arabia has now issued orders to eliminate new Canadian investments, Financial Times reported.

Canada: Six people dies in Alberta Highway crash

Edmonton, Aug 8 (IBNS): Six people were killed in a collision on a highway in Alberta province of Canada on Tuesday, media reports said.

After educational institutions, Saudi Arabia suspends airline operations in Canada

Riyadh/Ottawa, Aug 7 (IBNS): After educational institutions, Saudi Arabia has suspended its airline operations in Canada following the expulsion of the Canadian ambassador citing interference in its internal matter, media reports said.

After expelling Canadian ambassador, Saudi Arabia suspends educational programmes

Riyadh/Ottawa, Aug 7 (IBNS): Saudi Arabia has reportedly suspended all the educational programmes in Canada after expelling the Canadian ambassador citing interference in its internal matter, media reports said.

Benjamin Netanyahu praises Donald Trump for re-imposing sanctions on Iran

Jerusalem, Aug 7 (IBNS):  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday appreciated US President Donald Trump for re-imposing sanctions on Iran.

Canada invests $4 million in Ecology Research on lake areas in Ontario

Ottawa, Aug 6 (IBNS):  An announcement was made in Kenora, Ontario by Robert D. Nault, Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Kenora, on behalf of the Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans to fund $4 million over four years to International Institute for Sustainable Development - Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA), media reports said.

Canada: 'Suspicious' fire engulfs home in Ottawa's south end

Ottawa, Aug 6 (IBNS): A "suspicious" fire has engulfed a house in Ottawa's south end on Monday early morning, media reports said.

High temperature in six Canadian provinces; more than 90 heat warnings issued

Ottawa, Aug 6 (IBNS): More than 90 heat warnings have been issued as temperatures are high in six Canadian provinces, media reports said.

Patti Hoffman Takes Over as the U.S. Consul General in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 6 (IBNS): Ms. Patti Hoffman has assumed the post of Consul General of the United States of America for the Kolkata Consular District as of August 3, 2018, succeeding former Consul General Craig Hall. 

Small plane crashes in California parking lot, five killed

California, Aug 6 (IBNS): A small plane crashed in a shopping center parking lot in Orange County, California, southeast of Los Angeles on Sunday, leaving at least five people killed, media reports said.

Canada: Man dies in tornado in Manitoba

Winnipeg, Aug 4 (IBNS): A man has died in a tornado which touched down near Alonsa, Manitoba, on Friday night, media reports said.