Canada MP Ruby Sahota celebrates Hindu Heritage Month
Nov 07, 2018, at 08:19 pm
Brampton, Nov 7 (IBNS): Canadian MP from Brampton North Ruby Sahota is looking forward to spend the month of November by celebrating Hindu Heritage Month at community events, in local Mandirs, and at Diwali celebrations.
US midterm polls: Democrats gain control in House of Representatives, Republicans hold Senate
Nov 07, 2018, at 12:55 pm
Washington, Nov 7 (IBNS): In a setback for US President Donald Trump, the Democrats are making their way to gain control in the House of Representatives as the results of the US midterm polls are pouring in on Tuesday, media reports said.
Canada: Weekend storm forces people to remain without power in New Brunswick
Nov 06, 2018, at 08:59 pm
Fredericton, Nov 6 (IBNS): Thousands of people were forced to live without power in Atlantic Canada after a heavy storm over the weekend, media reports said.
Canada Post workers go on strike in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador
Nov 05, 2018, at 09:21 pm
Toronto, Nov 5 (IBNS): The union which represents Canadian Post workers went on to a strike in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, media reports said.
Canada: Planes collide in mid-air over Ottawa; one dies
Nov 05, 2018, at 09:17 pm
Ottawa, Nov 5 (IBNS): A plane collision in the mid-air over Ottawa led to the death of one person on Sunday morning, media reports said.
Canada: Ontario PC MPP Wilson, who is seeking treatment for addiction, resigns
Nov 03, 2018, at 02:19 pm
Toronto, Nov 3 (IBNS): Seeking treatment for addition issues, Ontario Progressive Conservative (PC) MPP Jim Wilson has resigned from the cabinet and Tory caucus, media reports said.
Canada: Health Minister responds to dying woman's plea to change law
Nov 01, 2018, at 08:04 pm
Ottawa, Nov 1 (IBNS): Canadian Heath Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor has responded to a Halifax woman who is planning to end her life with medical assistance on Thursday, media reports said.
Canadian voters should get rid of Justin Trudeau: Doug Ford
Oct 31, 2018, at 11:35 pm
Ottawa, Oct 31 (IBNS): Ontario premier and Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Doug Ford has said the country should get rid of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the next year, when the federal elections will be held, media reports said.
US mob boss killed in West Virginia prison
Oct 31, 2018, at 09:42 am
Boston, Oct 31 (IBNS): Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was found dead in US federal prison in West Virginia, media reports said on Wednesday.
NDP hits out at Canada PM Trudeau for calling by-elections only in Ontario riding
Oct 29, 2018, at 01:40 pm
Toronto, Oct 29 (IBNS): The New Democratic Party (NDP) has hit out at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for calling by-elections only in Ontario district of Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes while there are four other vacant seats, media reports said.
Canada PM Trudeau announces by-election in Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Oct 29, 2018, at 10:43 am
Toronto, Oct 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a by-election in Ontario district of Leeds–Grenville–Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
Canadians' hearts with Jewish community in Pittsburgh: Justin Trudeau
Oct 28, 2018, at 12:00 am
Ottawa, Oct 27 (IBNS): Sharing solidarity, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said the hearts of his countrymen are with the Jewish community in US' Pittsburgh, where a shooting took place on Saturday.
US: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting claims several lives; shooter identified
Oct 27, 2018, at 11:13 pm
Pittsburgh, Oct 27 (IBNS): Several people were killed in a shooting which took place at Pittsburgh city of the US on Saturday, media reports said.
Canada Environment Minister McKenna calls Conservative criticism of carbon tax as 'smokescreen'
Oct 27, 2018, at 10:03 pm
Ottawa, Oct 27 (IBNS): Canadian Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has called the criticisms of carbon tax by the Conservative leaders as "smokescreen", media reports said.
2,300 migrant children in Central American ‘caravan’ need protection, UNICEF says
Oct 27, 2018, at 08:16 am
New York, Oct 27 (IBNS): As some 7,000 mostly-Honduran migrants continue their journey northwards toward the United States, governments must prioritize the needs of migrant children when it comes to applying immigration laws and procedures, said the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau congratulates Brian Bowman for winning Winnipeg mayoral election
Oct 26, 2018, at 10:52 pm
Ottawa, Oct 26 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Progressive Conservative (PC) leader Brian Bowman for winning Winnipeg's mayoral election for the second term.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau discusses Khashoggi killing with Turkish President
Oct 26, 2018, at 10:50 pm
Ottawa, Oct 26 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday interacted with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, media reports said.
Canada: Champlain Bridge won't be ready to open before 2019, confirms federal government
Oct 25, 2018, at 08:17 pm
Montreal, Oct 25 (IBNS): The federal government on Thursday confirmed that the Champlain Bridge will not be ready to open until 2019, media reports said.
Santoor maestro Pandit Tarun Bhattacharjee to regale audience in Los Angeles in November
Oct 25, 2018, at 12:42 pm
Kolkata/Los Angeles, Oct 25 (IBNS): India's well-known santoor player Pandit Tarun Bhattacharjee is scheduled to perform at the Church of Scintology, Los Angeles, on November 2, 2018.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau congratulates John Tory for winning Toronto mayoral election
Oct 24, 2018, at 11:15 pm
Toronto, Oct 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated John Tory for winning the Mayoral election of Toronto.
Bank of Canada raises interest rate; first time since July
Oct 24, 2018, at 10:14 pm
Ottawa, Oct 24 (IBNS): The Bank of Canada has raised the interest rate on Wednesday, for the first time since July, media reports said.
Bomb found in ex- US President Bill Clinton's residence in New York City
Oct 24, 2018, at 07:08 pm
Washington, Oct 24 (IBNS): A bomb was discovered from the residence of former US President Bill Clinton in New York City, media reports said on Wednesday.
Jamal Khashoggi murder was 'worst cover-up': Donald Trump
Oct 24, 2018, at 09:57 am
Washington, Oct 24 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump has described the response given by Saudi Arabia in connection with the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as "the worst cover-up ever".
Oct 23, 2018, at 12:47 pm
Mississauga, Oct 19 (IBNS): Sony Television, part of Asian Television Network (ATN), is launching a new television series in November 2018 where distinguished members of the South Asian community in Ontario will talk on various issues.
Canada condemns killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Oct 22, 2018, at 02:04 pm
Ottawa, Oct 22 (IBNS): Canada has condemned the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Saudi Arabian consulate in Turkey, media reports said.
Clemson University: Floor collapse leaves 30 injured in South Carolina
Oct 22, 2018, at 09:56 am
New York, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least 30 people were hurt when a floor collapsed during a party hosted in USA's Clemson University.
Winnipeg police issue ticket for consuming cannabis in vehicle
Oct 18, 2018, at 05:17 pm
Winnipeg, Oct 18 (IBNS): Winnipeg police are issuing tickets to all those who are consuming cannabis in vehicles, which is contrary to the Cannabis Act, media reports said.
Bengali Canadians revel in Durga Puja festivities
Oct 18, 2018, at 09:10 am
Toronto, Oct. 17 (IBNS): Bengalis around the world wait for this time of the year with bated breath as the autumn sky reverberates with the sound of “dhak and dhol”, heralding the arrival of Goddess Durga.
Missing Journalist: Mike Pomepo meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Oct 17, 2018, at 06:11 pm
Ankara, Oct 17 (IBNS): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and discussed the issue of missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Canada becomes second nation to legalise recreational cannabis
Oct 17, 2018, at 04:35 pm
Ottawa, Oct 17 (IBNS): Canada has become the second country to legalise the use of recreational marijuana (recreational cannabis) across the nation on Wednesday, media reports said.