Toronto woman helps Hurricane Irma evacuees with air mattresses from Canadian Tire

Sep 10, 2017, at 05:41 am

Toronto, Sep 9 (IBNS): A Toronto woman helped the Hurricane Irma evacuees in Georgia with air mattresses from Canadian Tire despite several initial difficulties, Global News said.

Ontario projects a balanced budget for 2017–18

Sep 09, 2017, at 07:43 pm

Toronto, Sep 9 (IBNS): With an increase in employment in Ontario by 31,100 in August, the second straight month of job growth, Ontario continued to project a balanced budget for 2017–18, unchanged from the 2017 Budget forecast, the newly released 2017-18 First Quarter Finances report said.

Government outlets, website only place to sell Marijuana after legalisation in July

Sep 09, 2017, at 06:39 am

Toronto, Sep 8 (IBNS): Creating a negative impact on the recreational marijuana market, Ontario has announced on Friday that government-controlled outlets, website will be the only places permitted to sell cannabis after weed becomes legalised in July 1, media reports said.

Supreme Court re-enforces extradition order in British Columbia honour killing case

Sep 09, 2017, at 06:38 am

Ottawa, Sep 8 (IBNS): Overturning an order passed by a B.C. court, the Supreme Court has again enforced an extradition order in a B.C. honour killing case to send two Canada residents to India to face charges, media reports said.

Former US President Obama to visit Toronto, will speak on global citizenship

Sep 08, 2017, at 07:04 am

Toronto, Sep 7 (IBNS): Former US President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Toronto late this month to speak on global citizenship, media reports said.

Bank of Canada raises benchmark interest rate to one percent

Sep 08, 2017, at 07:02 am

Ottawa, Sep 7 (IBNS): Bank of Canada on Wednesday increased the benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 1% making the second consecutive hike in the present year, media reports said.

Toronto Transit Commission investing $500,000 to study subway air quality

Sep 07, 2017, at 06:29 pm

Toronto, Sep 7 (IBNS): The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is investing $500,000 for studying air quality in the subway system, after Environmental Science & Technology journal reported earlier this year that high concentrations of pollutants were found in the agency’s underground lines, media reports said.

Military action not first choice against North Korea: Donald Trump

Sep 07, 2017, at 01:56 pm

Washington, Sept 7 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that military action was not his'first choice' against North Korea.

Third round of NAFTA talks to be held in Canada later this month

Sep 06, 2017, at 06:28 am

Ottawa, Sep 5 (IBNS): Canada is all set to host the third round of NAFTA (The North American Free Trade Agreement) negotiations in later part of September, media reports said.

Toronto school buses delay on first day of school by several minutes

Sep 06, 2017, at 06:12 am

Toronto, Sep 5 (IBNS): The Toronto school buses were delayed by several minutes right on the first day of the school this year, media reports said.

Canada National Exhibition 2017 ends on Monday, Torontonians enjoy hosts of events

Sep 05, 2017, at 06:34 am

Toronto, Sep 4 (IBNS): The Canada National Exhibition (CNE) which began on August 18, will end on Monday as the Torontonians had the chance of enjoying to the brim of the glass.

Ontario Science Centre weaves special coverlet on 19th century machine to celebrate Canada 150

Sep 04, 2017, at 02:56 pm

Toronto, Sep 4 (IBNS): Hans Baer, a retired IBM Computer Engineer, was fascinated by the binary coding of the perforated cards used for weaving on a mid-19th century Jacquard loom, and realised the hard work that went into making these cards as he volunteered as a weaver for a special project under Canada's Ontario Science Centre (OSC).

Fourth Annual Oakvillle Diwali Gala in Ontario promises entertainment, urges for hospital charity

Sep 04, 2017, at 12:14 am

Toronto, Sept 3 (IBNS) Diwali, the Festival of Lights & Joy, is celebrated by millions all around the world. This year, Oakville Diwali Gala in Toronto will offer guests entertainment by ManjMusik, Lead Vocalist & Music Composer from the group RDB.

US President Donald Trump calls North Korea a 'rogue nation'

Sep 03, 2017, at 11:32 pm

Washington, Sept 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed North Korea and called it a 'rogue nation'.

Toronto-based charity helps Chechens LGBT find asylum in Canada

Sep 03, 2017, at 05:48 am

Toronto, Sep 2 (IBNS): A Toronto-based charity, Rainbow Railroad, claimed that they helped 31 out of 35 LGBT from Chechens find asylums in Canada, media reports said.

Donald Trump to visit US state of Texas

Sep 03, 2017, at 01:49 am

Washington, Sept 2 (IBNS); US President Donald Trump will visit US state of Texas on Saturday to meet people hit by Hurricane Harvey recently.

US President Trump announces Oklahoma Congressman James Bridenstine as NASA head

Sep 02, 2017, at 09:43 pm

Washington, Sep 2 ((IBNS): James Bridenstine, 42, a former Navy aviator, has been named as the head of NASA by US President Donald Trump, according to media reports on Saturday.

Canada's GDP registers growth of 4.5% in second quarter

Sep 02, 2017, at 06:30 am

Ottawa, Sep 1 (IBNS): The GDP of the country registered a growth of 4.5% in the second quarter making the best start to a calendar year since 2002, media reports said.

Jamaican teen dies after being shot by police in Canada

Sep 02, 2017, at 06:27 am

Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): A Jamaican teen, who came to Canada recently in pursuit of a new life, died after he was shot by Peel police at Mississauga’s Credit Valley Town Plaza in late July, media reports said.

Canada's Royal Ontario Museum holding interactive exhibition on the rare Blue Whale

Sep 01, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Toronto, Sep 1 (IBNS): The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto is holding an original exhibition titled ‘Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story’, until September 4.

Canada's First Nations people blockade portion of disputed land in Caledonia

Sep 01, 2017, at 06:22 am

Caledonia, Aug 31 (IBNS): A blockage by members of First Nations in Caledonia due to a land dispute barred a portion of Argyle Street for last three weeks, media reports said.

Harvey Floods: Houston chemical plant to explode in coming days

Aug 31, 2017, at 05:13 pm

Houston, Aug 31 (IBNS): A chemical plant is expected to explode or catch fire in the flood hit city of Houston, reports said.

Quebec to distribute welfare cheques to refugees staying only in temporary shelters

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:11 am

Montreal, Aug 30 (IBNS): Quebec has planned to distribute welfare cheques to only those refugees who are staying in temporary shelters, media reports said.

Google to venture into household with range of appliances

Aug 31, 2017, at 06:10 am

Ottawa, Aug 30 (IBNS): Google has decided to venture into the household by providing services through a range of appliances, media reports said.

Ontario likely to get its first First French-Language University soon

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Toronto, Aug 30 (IBNS): Ontario’s proposal to create a new French-language university in central and south-western Ontario -- governed by and for the Francophone community -- would be the first of its kind in the province and would create more job opportunities for the Ontario Francophone community, media reports said.

John A. Macdonald's name won't be removed from federal government buildings: Justin Trudeau

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:55 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the name of the country's first PM John A. Macdonald will not be removed from any building which is under the federal government, media reports said.

Canada invests in key industries to provide paid jobs to students

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:44 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): The federal government has decided to invest $73 million in the key industries of Canada with an aim to provide paid jobs to students, media reports said.

US: New Mexico shooting incident leaves two dead, injures four

Aug 29, 2017, at 03:46 pm

Santa Fe, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting incident which took place in US' New Mexico, reports said.

B.C. Premier John Horgan visits wildfire affected areas

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:37 am

Kamloops, Aug 28 (IBNS): British Columbia Premier John Horgan on Monday visited several wildfire struck areas in the Interior, according to the Star.

Michael Garron Hospital aims to provide heart-touching experience for LGBTQ community

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:35 am

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): Michael Garron Hospital, earlier known as Toronto East General Hospital, developed an environment to provide a heart-touching experience for people belonging to the LGBTQ community, media report said.