Trump to revoke Honduran TPS; over 50,000 to be forced out of the US by 2020
May 05, 2018, at 07:58 pm
Washington, May 5 (IBNS): Revoking the two-decade old temporary protection status (TPS) for Honduran immigrants in the US, President Donald Trump can force them out of the country by the next one-and-a-half years, reports said on Saturday.
Air Canada, WestJet sever ties with travel app Hopper
May 05, 2018, at 05:06 am
Ottawa, May 4 (IBNS): Air Canada and WestJet, the two biggest airlines of Canada, have severed ties with travel app Hopper following allegations that their users were about to get discounts from the app.
Canada and Portugal sign new Youth Mobility Arrangement
May 05, 2018, at 04:44 am
Ottawa, May 4 (IBNS): A new bilateral Youth Mobility Arrangement (YMA) between Canada and Portugal was signed May 3 by Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and José Luís Carneiro, Secretary of State of Portuguese Communities Abroad, media reports said.
Pakistan can do more to help us in Afghanistan: Pentagon
May 04, 2018, at 11:09 pm
Washington, May 4 (IBNS): The US has said that it believes Pakistan has more oppurtunities to fight terrorism and help to ensure stability in Afghanistan.
Trudeau sticks to summer deadline for legalizing pot despite calls for delay
May 04, 2018, at 08:35 am
Ottawa, May 3 (IBNS) – Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is still sticking with his government's much-maligned timeline for legalizing marijuana, despite a growing call for delay from senators, Indigenous leaders and others, media reports said.
Canada: Toronto police suspect pranksters to be behind car's suspension from bridge
May 04, 2018, at 12:10 am
Toronto, May 3 (IBNS): Toronto police have suspected the car's suspension from a city bridge to be a prank, media reports said.
US considers auditing Canada’s efforts to protect endangered whales
May 03, 2018, at 01:30 pm
Portland, Maine/Ottawa, May 2 (IBNS): National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) was asked by a group of Democratic senators, led by Sen. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, that the United States should audit the job Canada is doing to protect endangered whales, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario Conservative MP Gord Brown dies, PM Trudeau condoles
May 03, 2018, at 06:42 am
Toronto, May 2 (IBNS): Conservative MP Gord Brown has died after suffering a cardiac arrest in his Parliament Hill office on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
Canada: Toronto police launch criminal investigation to probe car's suspension from bridge
May 03, 2018, at 05:27 am
Toronto, May 2 (IBNS): Toronto police have launched a criminal investigation after a car was spotted hanging from a bridge in the city on Wednesday morning, media reports said.
Canada PM Trudeau keeps door open for delay in marijuana legalisation
May 03, 2018, at 05:09 am
Ottawa, May 2 (IBNS): Clouds have gathered around the federal government's decision to legalise marijuana in Canada as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hinted at a possible delay in the implementation of the new law, media reports said.
Consul General Dinesh Bhatia bats for India-Canada partnership
May 02, 2018, at 12:55 pm
Toronto, May 1 (IBNS): The Consulate General of India had a busy week being part of various business, cultural and community activities, a release from the consulate stated.
Canada: Body recovered from inside the wall in Calgary shopping mall
May 01, 2018, at 10:58 pm
Calgary, May 1 (IBNS): A body has been found inside the wall of a shopping mall washroom in Calgary, media reports said.
Trump takes a dig at 'fake news' media, says WH running smoothly
May 01, 2018, at 05:22 pm
Washington, May 1 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Monday took a dig at 'fake news' media for allegedly carrying out a 'witch hunt' against his administration.
Kim Jong Un agrees to meet US president Donald Trump at Korean demilitarized zone: Report
May 01, 2018, at 03:26 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to meet US President Donald Trump at the demilitarized zone separating the two Koreas, media reports said.
Stormy Daniels sues Donald Trump over "defamatory" tweet
May 01, 2018, at 03:05 pm
New York, May 1 (IBNS): Adult film actress Stormy Daniels' lawyer said she is suing US President Donald Trump in connection with a "defamatory" tweet about alleged threats against her.
Air Canada sees bump in operating costs
May 01, 2018, at 01:22 pm
Ottawa, Apr 30 (IBNS): Increased capacity and passenger traffic has led to rise in Air Canada’s operating costs, media reports said. Its operating expenses in the first quarter of 2018 increased $413 million or 11 per cent from the same quarter in 2017.
China grills Canada over illegal marijuana imports
May 01, 2018, at 02:32 am
Ottawa/Beijing, Apr 30 (IBNS): China has grilled Canada over the illegal flow of marijuana to their country, media reports said.
Trading in Toronto Stock Exchange to resume on Monday morning
May 01, 2018, at 12:16 am
Toronto, Apr 30 (IBNS): Trading in the Toronto Stock Exchange will resume on Monday morning after it was shut down early on Friday due to technical fault, media reports said.
Apr 30, 2018, at 11:31 pm
Washington, Apr 30 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has attacked comedian Michelle Wolf for her acts in the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which occurs every year.
Thousands pay tribute to Toronto van attack victims, gather at vigil in show of solidarity
Apr 30, 2018, at 02:12 pm
Toronto, Apr 29 (IBNS): Thousands, including Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, banded together today at Mel Lastman Square here in an overwhelming show of support to the vigil organized to pay tribute to the victims of Monday’s van attack.
Mike Pompeo meets Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Apr 30, 2018, at 03:50 am
Tel Aviv, Apr 29 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is currently visiting Israel and met country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Canada: Jury finds Nicholas Butcher guilty of killing girlfriend
Apr 29, 2018, at 04:15 am
Halifax, Apr 28 (IBNS): A jury has found Nicholas Butcher guilty of killing a yoga instructor Kristin Johnston, who was also the convict's girlfriend, media reports said.
Apr 29, 2018, at 03:47 am
Ottawa, Apr 28 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said ending harassment and violence in workplaces requires a cultural change on the national day of mourning, on Saturday.
Toronto Monday Van Attack victims identified
Apr 28, 2018, at 08:15 pm
Toronto, Apr 27 (IBNS): All of the victims of Monday's deadly van attack in Toronto have now been identified, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau to tour US in mid-May, will receive honourary degree
Apr 28, 2018, at 04:27 am
Ottawa, Apr 27 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be on a three-day visit to the United States in the month of May.
Canada: Calgary boy falls into septic tank, dies
Apr 28, 2018, at 04:17 am
Calgary, Apr 27 (IBNS): A two-year old boy from Calgary in Alberta province has died after falling into a septic tank on Friday, media reports said.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau supports Shahid Afridi's fundraising campaign in Vancouver
Apr 28, 2018, at 04:16 am
Vancouver, Apr 27 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his support to former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi, who carried out a fundraising campaign for his foundation in Vancouver recently to build a hospital in his own country, media reports said.
Funds for Toronto victims surpass $1 million
Apr 28, 2018, at 02:59 am
Toronto, Apr 27 (IBNS): The #TorontoStrong Fund, established in response to Monday’s horrific van attack, has surpassed $1 million in donations, media reports said.
White House releases pictures of Mike Pompeo's meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Apr 27, 2018, at 03:16 pm
Washington, Apr 27 (IBNS): The White House has released pictures where newly appointed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo could be seen meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Mike Pompeo takes oath as US Secretary of State
Apr 27, 2018, at 02:58 pm
Washington, Apr 27 (IBNS): The US government has said former CIA director Mike Pompeo has been appointed as the country's Secretary of State.