US lawmaker facing sexual assault charge dies of alleged suicide
Frankfort, Dec 14 (IBNS): Accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, 57-year-old Kentucky politician Dan Johnson died of an alleged suicide, reports said.
More schools in Ontario to benefit from new child care spaces
Toronto, Dec 13 (IBNS): Ontario is adding new child care spaces to nearly 200 schools across Ontario to give relief to parents in Toronto who are reported to be paying on an average at $1,758 a month, which is the most expensive child care option in Canada, for all age groups.
Canada: Liberals, New Democrats vote in favour of Marijuana Act in Ontario
Ottawa, Dec 13 (IBNS): The Liberals and the New Democrats have voted in favour of the Marijuana Act, to be effective from July 1, 2018, in Ontario, media reports said.
USA : Democrat Jones wins Alabama Senate election, blow to Donald Trump;
Washington DC, Dec 13 (IBNS): In a stunning setback for President Donald Trump, Democrat Doug Jones has won the Senate seat in the deeply conservative southern state of Alabama, media reports said.
Richard Wagner becomes new Chief Justice of Canada
Ottawa, Dec 12 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Justice Richard Wagner as the country's new Chief Justice on Tuesday, media reports said.
Bangladeshi-origin man responsible for Manhattan explosion
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): A Bangladeshi-origin man inspired by the Islamic State has been identified to be responsible for the explosion that hit New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday, media reports said.
4 injured in Manhattan explosion, NY Mayor calls it an 'attempted terrorist attack'
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least four people were injured as an explosion hit New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday as city Mayor Bill de Blasio calling the incident as an 'attempted terrorist attack'.
Canada: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visits Montreal
Montreal, Dec 11 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh is in Montreal as he is undertaking his first cross-country tour, media reports said.
Canada: St. John's woman accuses court of caring abuser more than her future
St. John's, Dec 11 (IBNS): A St. John's woman, Aden Savoie, accused the court for caring her boyfriend, who had abused her, than caring the woman's future, media reports said.
Manhattan explosion leaves four people injured
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least four people were hurt as explosion rocked New York's Port Authority on Monday, police said.
Explosion rocks Manhattan bus terminal, 1 person taken to custody
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): An explosion rocked Port Authority bus terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, police said.
Angry Trump slams US media, calls it 'a stain' on America
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS): An angry Donald Trump slammed the US media, after a Washington Post journalist riled him with a picture from the President's Pensacola speech.
Canada PM Trudeau faces heat from US President Trump over 'trade deficit'
Ottawa, Dec 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing heat from US President Donald Trump, who acclaimed the former saying "a nice guy" but also has hit out at his counterpart over their differences on "trade deficit" discussions, media reports said.
Toronto police officer who had sex with youth group member, pleaded guilty
Toronto, Dec 9 (IBNS): A Toronto police officer on Thursday pleaded guilty for having a sexual relationship with a youth group member, media reports said.
Canada: Woman faces charge for driving slow in eastern Ontario
Toronto, Dec 8 (IBNS): A 47-year old Canadian woman has faced charge for allegedly driving slow on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario, media reports said.