Canadian economy gets big boost in last fiscal year with 4.6% GDP growth

Jul 29, 2017, at 06:55 am

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

Jul 28, 2017, at 07:40 am

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

Jul 28, 2017, at 07:32 am

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

Jul 27, 2017, at 07:27 am

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

Jul 27, 2017, at 01:30 am

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.

Community is an important part of Brampton’s identity: Ruby Sahota

Jul 26, 2017, at 07:52 am

Brampton, Ontario, July 26 (IBNS): Canadian Liberal politician Ruby Sahota, who is a member of Parliament from Brampton North on Monday said the community is an important part of Brampton's identity along with the announcement of investment to upgrade the facilities in the area.

NewLeaf gets fresh name on one year anniversary, set to continue as Flair Airlines

Jul 26, 2017, at 07:40 am

Winnipeg/Kelowna, July 26 (IBNS): Low cost NewLeaf airline is now Flair Airlines. After completing its one year journey in the airlines venture, NewLeaf got its fresh name as the Kelowna-based company Flair Airlines acquired the former in June.

'Intellectual disability' of 6-yr-old enough reason for Immigration Canada to reject citizenship appeal of parents

Jul 26, 2017, at 06:45 am

Winnipeg, July 26 (IBNS): Parents of six years old Karalynn in a small community in Manitoba received a shock when they were denied permanent citizenship by the Immigration Canada just for their daughter's 'intellectual inability', according to Global News.

Defacement of posters promoting gender diversity brings about positive change in Toronto

Jul 25, 2017, at 06:46 am

Toronto, July 25 (IBNS): Police said following the defacement of posters promoting gender diversity a positive change was noticed with no crime reported since the move, media reports said on Monday.

Scarborough shooting: Two men die, one woman wounded in birthday party

Jul 25, 2017, at 06:08 am

Toronto, July 24 (IBNS): Two men died while a woman sustained serious injury in a shooting which took place at a birthday party in Scarborough in Toronto on Sunday, media reports said.

Human trafficking: 9 found dead inside truck in San Antonio

Jul 24, 2017, at 04:28 pm

San Antonio, Jul 24 (IBNS): At least nine people were found dead inside a trailer truck after police checked the parked vehicle outside a Walmart store in San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, media reports said.

Trump takes shot at party members, Washington Post and NY Times

Jul 24, 2017, at 04:26 pm

Washington, Jul 24 (IBNS): Flustered by the actions of his party members, Donald Trump took a shot at them for failing to agree with his proposed healthcare bill.

Man, woman charged with human trafficking as victim escapes

Jul 23, 2017, at 07:53 am

Toronto, July 22 (IBNS): A man and a woman were charged with human trafficking after a teenaged girl escaped from their clutches and contacted the police, media reports said.

Canada aims to facilitate electric car travel by installing charging stations

Jul 23, 2017, at 07:40 am

Toronto, July 22 (IBNS): The Federal government in Canada has planned to install charging stations on road between Manitoba and Ontario with an aim to boost electric car travel, media reports said.

LCBO approves four-year contract for casual workers

Jul 22, 2017, at 07:59 pm

Toronto, Jul 22 (IBNS): A new collective agreement that limited the percentage of casual workers was narrowly approved recently by Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) members at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).

Ontario residents paying double the national average hydro prices, says Fraser Institute report

Jul 22, 2017, at 07:23 pm

Toronto, July 22 (IBNS): Ontario residents paid more than the country's average energy price during the 2008-2016 period, revealed a report by Fraser Institute recently.

NAFTA: Donald Trump administration prefers to wait than pull the trigger

Jul 22, 2017, at 05:57 am

Washington/Ottawa, July 21 (IBNS): Despite repeated attacks on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) for being the "worst deal" ever for the United States, American President Donald Trump preferred to wait before breaking up with the agreement, media reports said.

Ontario Auto insurance premium increases again, a structural flaw in the system

Jul 21, 2017, at 05:03 am

Toronto, July 20 (IBNS): Approved rates posted by the Financial Services Commission of Ontario -- a regulatory agency of the Minister of Finance that regulates the automobile insurance of Ontario- has shown an average increase of 0.76 percent in the second quarter of 2017 while last quarter’s rates rose by an average of 1.24 percent, media reports said.

US senator John McCain diagnosed with brain cancer

Jul 20, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Washington, Jul 20 (IBNS): Veteran US senator from Arizona John McCain has been diagnosed with brain cancer, his office said in a statement.

Canadian airports to enforce strict security measures for flights to USA

Jul 20, 2017, at 06:37 am

Toronto, July 19 (IBNS): Starting from July 19, new enhanced security measures -- implemented by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), USA, which said terrorists are pursuing new attack methods targeting commercial aviation -- will be enforced on all airline passengers travelling from Canada to United States, media reports said.

Sears Canada liquidation sales commences on July 21

Jul 20, 2017, at 05:53 am

Toronto, July 20 (IBNS): Ontario Superior Court Judge Glenn Hainey last week gave the permission to Toronto-headquartered Canadian retail chain Sears Canada to start liquidation sales from July 21 next at 59 stores across the country it planned to close, media reports said.

Poll suggest Torontonians want cyclists to be licensed and insured

Jul 19, 2017, at 05:37 am

Toronto, July 18 (IBNS): A recent poll conducted suggested that majority of Torontonians are in favour of the license and insurance of cyclists, media reports said.

Donald Trump likely to release his wish list on NAFTA soon

Jul 19, 2017, at 05:13 am

Washington/Ottawa, July 18 (IBNS): After repeated complaints, US President Donald Trump is expected to release his wish list on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) soon, media reports said.

B.C. wildfire: Commoners extend their helping hands to the evacuees

Jul 18, 2017, at 06:06 am

Ottawa, July 18 (IBNS): Around 37,000 people from British Columbia's Interior, who were forced to get evacuated owing to a wildfire around ten days ago, received help from commoners, media reports said.

GTA home sale plunges, touches lowest point since 2010

Jul 18, 2017, at 05:04 am

Ottawa, July 17 (IBNS): Following the plunge of the Greater Toronto market, the home sale in Canada touched its lowest point last month since 2010, media reports said.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau meets his namesake

Jul 18, 2017, at 01:18 am

Toronto, July 17 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently met his little namesake.

Skills for the Future of Work: WYSD’s theme for this year

Jul 17, 2017, at 08:25 pm

Toronto, July 17 (IBNS): World Youth Skills Day (WYSD) was celebrated on July 15 throughout the world, with this year’s theme being “Skills for the Future of Work’, media reports said.

Canada's new Governor General pledges herself to the values of tolerance, openness and working together

Jul 15, 2017, at 05:17 am

Ottawa, July 14 (IBNS): Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty the Queen, had approved the appointment of Julie Payette as the next Governor General of the country.

Family of Canada's first nation woman demands justice for her death in police custody

Jul 15, 2017, at 04:49 am

Ontario, July 14 (IBNS): The family of a first nation woman of Canada demanded justice for her death in the police custody, media reports said.

Canada transfers Igloo Tag trademark to Inuit Art Foundation

Jul 15, 2017, at 02:17 am

Ottawa, Jul 14 (IBNS): Igloo Tag, which earlier was being managed by the Government of Canada and by private art wholesalers, would for the first time be managed by an Inuit-led organization.