Trump questions about NY Times' future
Washington, Aug 8 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has revved up his attack on American media.
Influx of asylum seekers a litmus test for Canadian government, PM Trudeau insists readiness
Ottawa/Quebec, Aug 8 (IBNS): The recent influx of a huge number of asylum seekers over the Quebec border is turning out to be a litmus test for the Canadian government, media reports said.
Wildfire scorches more than five lakh hectares in British Columbia
Ottawa, Aug 8 (IBNS): The wildfire which was struck in early July scorched more than five lakh hectares in the British Columbia so far.
Hazardous material leak leave 12 injured in US Port of Long Beach
Long Beach (California), Aug 7 (IBNS): Hazardous material leak in the Port of Long Beach, the second busiest container port in the US, left 12 people injured, including one firefighter, media reports said on Monday.
Muslims in Quebec to get their own cemetery after two decades' wait
Quebec, Aug 7 (IBNS): After waiting for two decades, the Muslim community in the Quebec city is set to get their own cemetery, media reports said.
Winnipeg police in search of stabber of 50-year old man
Winnipeg, Aug 6 (IBNS): Winnipeg police is searching the suspect who stabbed to death a 50 years old man in the North End on Friday afternoon, Global News said.
New Zealand firefighters to combat BC Wildfire in Canada
Ottawa, Aug 6 (IBNS): New Zealand firefighters have extended their helping hands to Canada with an aim to combat the ongoing wildfire in British Columbia.
Study says large commercial players dominating Airbnb; online room renting service dismisses
Toronto, Aug 4 (IBNS): A recent study has revealed that large commercial players are becoming dominants in the Airbnb market in three major cities of Canada though the leading online room renting service has dismissed the report, media reports said.
Home prices, sales in Toronto record consecutive third month-to-month drop in July
Toronto, Aug 4 (IBNS): The prices and the sales of Toronto houses recorded the third consecutive month-to-month reduction in July, media reports said.
Canada: QEW HOT lanes pilot project saves driving time
Toronto, Aug 3 (IBNS): Applications for the next round of permits and renewals for Canada's first High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes -- which provide another commuter option and help manage congestion -- are open until Aug. 31, 2017, and valid from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2017, according to a news release.
Montreal celebrates 375th anniversary of its rich history
Montreal, Aug 2 (IBNS): Montreal, the largest city in Canada's Quebec province, is celebrating its 375th anniversary this year with a host of colourful events that showcase its rich history and culture as well as its iconic places and neighbourhoods.
If you are lone, you are not alone in Canada
Ottawa, Aug 2 (IBNS): If you are lone in Canada, then it is sure you are not the only one, at least Census 2016 hinted that.
Ontario increases access to stem cell transplants
Toronto, Aug 2 (IBNS): Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario, announced last week at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto of a new fund to help hospitals to provide life-saving stem cell treatment closer to home, a news release said.
Toronto to set up safe injection sites to curb drug overdosed deaths
Toronto, Aug 1 (IBNS): Several deaths due to drug overdoses in the last week prompted Toronto to take the decision of setting up three safe injection centres with an aim to curb the loss of lives, media reports said.
Edgard Kagan commences service as U.S. Consul General in Mumbai
Washington/Mumbai, Aug 1 (IBNS): Edgard Kagan has assumed the post of Consul General of the United States in Mumbai as of Aug 1, 2017, succeeding former Consul General Tom Vajda, officials said on Tuesday.