Health Canada to consult public on sale of high-alcohol mixed drinks
Ottawa, Mar 20 (IBNS): Health Canada has proposed to consult public to reduce the percentage of alcohol in the drinks or the format they are sold in, media reports said.
Canada PM Trudeau announces new Lieutenant Governors for Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia
Ottawa, Mar 20 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday announced the names of new Lieutenant Governors for Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia.
Uber suspends self-driving car tests after fatal accident in US
Tempe, Mar 20 (IBNS): Following a fatal accident in Tempe, popular app-based Taxi service Uber has suspended its self-driving car tests in all North American cities, media reports said on Tuesday.
Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon to run for New York Governor
New York, Mar 20 (IBNS): Actress Cynthia Nixon has joined the race in becoming the Governor of New York city.
Canada: Toronto Mayor Tory announces next steps in Vision Zero Road Safety Plan for school zones
Toronto, Mar 20 (IBNS): Several new initiatives to improve road safety to be launched in the next few weeks have been announced by the City of Toronto with the message “slow down Toronto” in school zones, media reports said.
Parliament may consider lowering the voting age, says Canada's elections chief
Ottawa, Mar 19 (IBNS): Canada's elections chief has said the parliament may consider lowering the voting age to 16, media reports said.
Canada: Shooting takes place in Toronto restaurant, one man injured
Toronto, Mar 19 (IBNS): A man has been injured in a shooting which took place at a 24-hour restaurant in Toronto, Canada, media reports said.
New initiatives to serve Indigenous voters being launched by Elections Canada
Ottawa, Mar 18 (IBNS): New initiatives and cultural training for staff is being launched by Elections Canada to serve Indigenous voters better in the polls next year, media reports said.
Canada: Quebec boy still missing, parents plead to get back son
Montreal, Mar 17 (IBNS): Parents of 10-year old Quebec boy Ariel Jeffrey Kouakou, who went missing since Monday, have pleaded to get back their son, media reports said.
USA: Fired from his post, Andrew McCabe releases a fiery statement
Washington, Mar 17 (IBNS): Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) deputy director Andrew McCabe, who was fired by the Trump Administration on the eve of his retirement, has issued a fiery statement, saying that he was singled out.
US: FBI official Andrew McCabe sacked
Washington, Mar 17 (IBNS): In a major development, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has fired FBI official Andrew McCabe, media reports said.
Ontario makes new investments in newcomer success
Toronto, Mar 16 (IBNS): Ontario is helping newcomers and their families by investing in services and programs to help them settle into their new lives.
Canada: Will attend Sikh-separatist rallies if opportunity comes, says Jagmeet Singh
Ottawa, Mar 16 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh has stated he will attend Sikh-separatist rallies if such opportunities come in future, media reports said.
US: Four dies in Florida university bridge collapse
Miami, Mar 16 (IBNS): At least four people have died in the Florida University Bridge collapse which occurred on Thursday afternoon, media reports said.
Canada and Ontario governments sign bilateral agreement for infrastructure investments
Mississauga, Mar 15 (IBNS): The governments of Canada and Ontario are working together to make long-term infrastructure investments that will create economic growth, sustain well-paying jobs, build inclusive communities and support a low carbon, green economy.