Quick thinking Jet boater in British Columbia helps extinguish grass fire by spraying
Kamloops, July 31 (IBNS): A leisure time which turned out to be dangerous for a couple has been aptly managed by a quick thinking jet boater who extinguished a grass fire just by spraying from the back of the boat, media reports said on Monday.
Mother would expose lies to fiance, enough reason for Toronto man to kill family
Toronto, July 31 (IBNS): A Toronto man admitted to the Ontario court on Friday that he had killed his mother and two brothers over the fear of being exposed as a liar in front of his fiancee, media reports said.
US conducts missile defence test
Washington, July 31 (IBNS): The United States has said it successfully conducted a missile defence test in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, media reports said.
Canadian Tire worker throws out Indigenous man over suspected theft, not an employee anymore
Regina, July 31 (IBNS): A Canadian Tire worker who had reportedly thrown out a First Nation customer over suspected theft few days ago, is no longer an employee, CBC News said.
North Korea: Donald Trump 'disappointed' with China
Washington, July 30 (IBNS): In a strong message, US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was upset with China for its not doing enough move to prevent North Korea's weapon programme.
US President Donald Trump is 'emotionally unstable innovator', finds study
Washington, July 30 (IBNS): Very successful entrepreneurs and CEO’s are often regarded as superstars in modern society because they generate jobs, introduce groundbreaking innovations, and thus change the world.
Union of striking workers claims baggage handling delay in Toronto Pearson Airport
Toronto, July 30 (IBNS): Union of 700 workers, Teamsters Local 419, claimed a significant baggage handling delay occurred on Friday evening at the Toronto Pearson Airport due to their ongoing strike, Global News said.
Toronto, July 30 (IBNS): A high ranking officer was charged on Friday over the discovery of a video recording device from the women's washroom in Canadian Forces here, according to Global News.
Ontario’s new Mentorship Programs help black youth to succeed
Toronto, July 29 (IBNS): A new mentorship program -- to build confidence and develop skills in Black children and youth in school and work -- is being launched by Ontario to support up to 25 locally developed mentorship initiatives in priority communities, including the Greater Toronto (Toronto and its adjoining cities) and Hamilton Area, Ottawa and Windsor, a news release said.
No more unsafe water for Ontario's Neskantaga First Nation community
Toronto, July 29 (IBNS): The Liberal government in Canada has decided to construct, upgrade and renovate the water plant in Neskantaga First Nation (aboriginal) community of Northern Ontario, bringing a huge relief to its people who are using unsafe tap water for last 22 years.
Canadian economy gets big boost in last fiscal year with 4.6% GDP growth
Ottawa, July 29 (IBNS): With a jump in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 4.6% in the last fiscal year till May 2017, Canada gets a big boost in the economic sector, media reports said on Friday.
No reports of Canadians falling sick consuming tainted alcohol: Global Affairs Canada
Toronto, July 28 (IBNS): Countering the claims made by the U.S. State Department about travellers falling sick by consuming tainted alcohol in Mexico, Global Affairs Canada stated on Thursday that no report of Canadians suffering from tainted alcohol in Mexico has been confirmed, CTV News said.
B.C. Wildfire continues, forces local people to flee
Ottawa, July 28 (IBNS): A massive wildfire which struck the Central Interior of British Columbia early this month, continued to grow forcing local people to flee from their homes, Global News said on Thursday.
Baggage handling staff at Toronto International Airport may go on strike
Toronto, July 27 (IBNS): A large number of Swissport baggage handling staff who provide services to 30 out of 74 airlines at Toronto International Airport, might go on strike from Thursday over their union's perception of the contracts as "unfair", media reports said.
Donald Trump bans transgender people from 'serving' military
Washington, July 26 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that transgender people will no more be able to serve the country's defence forces.