Two people die as helicopter crashes in New York

New York, Mar 12 (IBNS): At least two people died when a helicopter in which they were traveling went down in the East River of New York City on Sunday, officials said.

Canada: Doug Ford elected new Ontario PC leader, sources say

Ottawa, Mar 11 (IBNS): Doug Ford, the former Toronto city councillor, has become the new leader of Ontario's Progressive Conservatives (PC), beating other contestants Christine Elliott, Caroline Mulroney and Tanya Granic Allen in a tense contest, media reports said.

Donald Trump speaks with Xi Jinping, Shinzo Abe over potential meeting with North Korea

Washington, Mar 11 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he has received encouraging words from China and Japan for agreeing to sit for a meeting with North Korea leader Kim Jong- Un in the upcoming days.

Canada: 113,700 jobs added in Ontario since this time last year

Ottawa, Mar 10 (IBNS):  Ontario's addition of approximately 113,700 jobs since this time last year has resulted in its employment increase by 15,700 jobs in February, media reports said.

Canada minister Karina Gould gives birth in office, creates history

Toronto, Mar 10 (IBNS): Creating history, Canadian minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould has given birth to a baby boy in office, media report said.

MP Shaun Chen announces $110,655 in federal funding for Sheet Metal Workers’ and Roofers’ union project to help apprentices

Scarborough, Ontario, Mar 10 (IBNS): Canadian Member of Parliament Shaun Chen has announced a project to invest in training equipment and materials for helping apprentices acquire skills.

Canada: Saskatchewan calls for complete overhaul of Canadian Justice system for indigenous people

Saskatchewan, Mar 10 (IBNS): Numerous  gatherings on a recent rally had been calling for a change in the jury selection process in the Canadian justice system for Indigenous people after Gerald Stanley acquitted in Colten Boushie shooting was found not guilty by a jury of 2nd-degree murder, media reports said.

Canada: Parminder Singh named Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Brampton East

Toronto, Mar 10 (IBNS): Parminder Singh, the founding host of CBC’s former Hockey Night in Canada in Punjabi broadcast, was elected on Friday as the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for Brampton East (Ontario), media reports said.

Gunman, three hostages found dead at California veteran's home

Sacramento, Mar 10 (IBNS): A gunman and the three women he took hostage at California's largest veteran's home, were found dead after hours long standoff, local reports said.

Donald Trump will not meet Kim unless North Korea takes concrete actions: White House confirms

Washington, Mar 10 (IBNS): The US on Friday said meeting between US President Donald Trump and Kim Jung-UN will not take place until North Korea  takes 'concrete actions'.

US President Trump concerned Chinese products entering US through Canada

Ottawa/Washington. Mar 9 (IBNS):  After exempting Canadian products from new tariffs, United States (US) President Donald Trump has expressed his concerned  over the fact that Canada would become a channel for Chinese steel and aluminum products getting into the US, media reports said.

Trump exempts Canada from trade tariffs for now

Washington/Ottawa, Mar 9 (IBNS): Giving a sigh of relief to Justin Trudeau, US President Donald Trump has exempted Canada from the trade tariffs imposed on metal imports for now, media reports said.

Jaspal Atwal apologises for causing embarrassment to Canada by visiting India

Vancouver, Mar 9 (IBNS): Convicted Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal has apologised for causing embarrassment to Canada by accompanying Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the latter's recent visit to India, media reports said.

Donald Trump accepts invitation to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un

Washington, Mar 9 (IBNS): In a significant development, US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Will Canada be exempted from US imposition of trade tariffs?

Ottawa/Washington, Mar 8 (IBNS): A latest tweet by US President Donald Trump has raised a question whether Canada will be exempted from the trade tariffs imposed by its neighbouring country.