Toronto: Microplastics found in supermarket fish, shellfish

Toronto, Jan 30 (IBNS): According to a new study, tiny pieces of plastic had made their way into fish and shellfish found at the supermarket, media reports said.

Transfer of Canadian banking records to U.S. tax agency doubles

Toronto, Jan. 30 (IBNS): Canada Revenue Agency had sent banking records of more than 315,160 Canadian residents to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Sept. 28, 2016 under a controversial Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) legislation, media reports said

Canada: Shooting at mosque kills 4

Quebec, Jan 30 (IBNS): A shooting incident at a mosque in Quebec City in Canada left at least four people killed, media reports said on Monday.

Toronto man killed in British town

Toronto, Jan 29 (IBNS): Police Officers responded to a call shortly after 4 a.m. local time on Jan. 21 and discovered the dead body of Suren Sivananthan in the parking lot of a supermarket in Milton Keynes, about 85 kilometres northwest of London, England, according to a news release, media reports said.

Hundreds gather at NY airport to protest against Trump's ban on refugees

New York, Jan 29 (IBNS): Hundreds of people assembled at the John F Kennedy International Airport in New York on Saturday late night to protest against US President Donald Trump's ban on refugees, media reports said.

To those fleeing persecution, terror & war, Canadians will welcome you: Justin Trudeau

Toronto, Jan 29 (IBNS): After US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order banning people from seven countries from entering the US, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday extended his arms to welcome refugees to his nation.

Trump's executive order: Refugees detained at US airports, protesters demonstrate

Washington, Jan 29 (IBNS): With US President Donald Trump issuing an order barring migrants and refugees from several Muslim countries, several refugees arriving in the nation have been held up at airports across the country, media reports said.

Canada’s fake news to be cracked by Digital information platforms innovative tools

Toronto, Jan 28 (IBNS): Two of the world’s biggest digital information platforms, Google and Facebook Inc are on their way to launch tools in Canada which would clear out fake news, media reports said.

Toronto: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne finds a better alternative to implement tolls on Toronto highways

Toronto, Jan 28 (IBNS): The provincial government announced that it found a better alternative to implementing toll tax on Toronto highways.

Trump bans entry of Syrian refugees into the US

Washington, Jan 28 (IBNS): Delivering on his promises of banning radical Islam from entering America, President Donald Trump has banned the entry of Syrian refugees into USA for an indefinite period of time, media reports said.

President Trump announces manufacturing jobs initiative

Washington, Jan 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has announced that as part of his overall job creation agenda he will launch a Manufacturing Jobs Initiative.

Donald Trump, Mexican President speak over phone, discuss bilateral relations

Washington, Jan 28 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto spoke over hone on Friday and discussed on the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Toronto: Consulate General of India celebrates Republic Day

Toronto, Jan 27 (IBNS): Consulate General of India in Toronto, Canada, observed India's 68th Republic Day with due honours on Thursday.

Trump says he believes torture works

Washington, Jan 26 (IBNS) : President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he 'absolutely' believes torture works and will take advice on whether to use the technique from the Home department and CIA in dealing with Islamic terrorism, media reports said.

Donald Trump signs executive order for construction of Mexico border wall

Washington, Jan 26 (IBNS) Following up with his electoral pledge US President Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to build a border wall with Mexico to prevent flow of illegal immigration, The Washington Post reported.