Donald Trump asks Muslim nations to drive out terrorists
May 22, 2017, at 02:18 pm
Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Giving a strong message, US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked the Muslim nations to drive out terrorists and extremists.
Donald Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia
May 20, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Riyadh, May 20 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump on Saturday arrived in Saudi Arabia.
Ontario forecasts creation of 94,000 new jobs
May 20, 2017, at 05:13 pm
Toronto, May 20 (IBNS): The Ontario government in Canada has forecasted that 94,000 net new jobs would be created in 2017 leading to upsurge in employment rate by 1.3 percent.
Alberta brings tougher regulations against PayDay Loans
May 18, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Calgary May 18 (IBNS): Once a roaring business, payday loans stores- which offer a small, short-term unsecured loan -are now becoming a shadow of their bygone days, because of stricter provincial regulations on the one hand and significant fall in demand due to poor economy.
USA: Florida man bitten on tongue while trying to kiss a rattlesnake
May 18, 2017, at 07:56 pm
Tallahassee, May 18 (IBNS): A Florida man landed in the hospital after being bitten on the tongue by a rattlesnake 'while trying to kiss it', reports said.
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Ohio: Teacher faces jailtime for having sex with student after inebriating him
May 18, 2017, at 03:46 pm
Columbus, May 18 (IBNS): A former Ohio prep teacher has been sentenced to two-years jail-time by a local court for having sex with a student after inebriating him with alcohol, reports said.
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Canada Post unveils Trans-Canada Highway stamp to celebrate 150th anniversary of the nation
May 18, 2017, at 09:42 am
Toronto, May 18 (IBNS): Canada Post’s fifth of 10 commemorative stamps was unveiled on Tuesday in Regina by country music star Dean Brody to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation, media reports said.
We increased nomination to the federal govt for permanent residence: Ontario Immigration Minister
May 16, 2017, at 01:26 am
In an exclusive interview to IBNS Bureau Chief of Canada Suman Das, Ontario Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Laura Albanese highlights the improvement in the immigration status of Ontario. Excerpts of an interview with the minister
Toronto Zoo facing strike call from CUPE Union 1600
May 14, 2017, at 05:42 pm
Toronto, May 14 (IBNS) The Toronto Zoo, Canada's premier zoo with over 5000 animals representing more than 460 species in various Regions and Pavilions based on geographical locations, is closed for visitors now owing to an ongoing strike called by unionized employees, media report said.
Metrolinx enters into contract with Alstom as backup plan for Eglinton Crosstown
May 14, 2017, at 05:22 pm
Toronto, May 14 (IBNS): To ensure the timely launch of Eglinton Crosstown LRT and to keep on track other LRT projects, Metrolinx -- an agency created by Government of Ontario to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area -- has entered into an agreement with Alstom, one of Bombardier's competitors, as an alternative supplier of light rail vehicles, media reports said.
US, China sign 10-point trade deal
May 13, 2017, at 02:59 pm
Washington, May 13 (IBNS): The US and China have signed a new 10-point trade deal on Friday, reports said.
Christy Clark to lead Liberal minority government in British Columbia
May 12, 2017, at 10:29 pm
Calgary May 12 (IBNS): The Liberal Party is back to power in the recently concluded provincial election in British Columbia but not as as a single largest party in the legislature and without absolute majority as they had it last time.
Air Canada to launch own loyalty programme in 2020
May 12, 2017, at 04:00 pm
Toronto, May 12 (NITN): Air Canada on Thursday announced its decision to launch its own loyalty program in 2020, upon the expiry of its commercial agreement with Aimia, the operator of Aeroplan, media reports said.
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Secretary of State Tillerson to travel to Fairbanks
May 11, 2017, at 04:41 pm
Washington, May 11 (IBNS): U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Fairbanks, Alaska, May 10-11 to attend the 10th Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting.
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US President Donald Trump invites South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit Washington
May 11, 2017, at 04:14 pm
Washington, May 11 (IBNS): US President Donald J. Trump has invited newly-elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in to visit his nation.
Toronto Mayor favours continued funding for "Pride Toronto" LGBTQ march
May 09, 2017, at 05:48 pm
Toronto, May 9 (IBNS/JEN): Pride Toronto, a not-for-profit organisation which celebrates Pride Toronto Parade (PTP), a ten-day event during the end of June each year to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTQ community in the Greater Toronto Area, will continue to receive full funding of the government.
Trump-Russia row: When will this taxpayer funded charade end, Trump asks
May 09, 2017, at 04:20 pm
Washington, May 9 (IBNS): Taking another swipe at the American media, US President Donald Trump, who disowned his alleged secret alliance with Russia, asked the American media when the blame game will cease.
Flooding forces Montreal to declare state of emergency, other Atlantic provinces under threat
May 08, 2017, at 04:21 pm
Toronto, May 8 (IBNS): Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre declared a state of emergency in Montreal on Sunday afternoon, as flood waters continued to rise due to incessant rainfall for the past few days.
British Columbia grappling with flood waters, mudslide
May 08, 2017, at 04:10 pm
Vancouver, May 8 (IBNS): Canadians on the west coast province of British Columbia(BC) are spending this weekend in a desperate struggle with rising floodwaters caused by unusually persistent rainfall, reports said.
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Alberta's NDP Government performs well on its halfway point, say reports
May 07, 2017, at 05:30 pm
Calgary May07 (IBNS): Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and her New Democratic Party( NDP) hit the halfway point of their term Friday, riding an orange wave of popularity into office to lead Alberta's sluggish economy toward a green future, buoyed for now by barrels of red ink., reported Canadian Press.
10,000 likely to participate in greater Toronto yoga event on June 25
May 07, 2017, at 06:15 am
Toronto, May 6 (IBNS): The Indian Consulate in Toronto is expecting a turnout of at least 10,000 people at the International Yoga Day celebrations here on June 25, Indian Consul General Dinesh Bhatia has said.
Republican Healthcare far better than Ocare, says US President Donald Trump
May 06, 2017, at 02:42 pm
Washington, May 6 (IBNS): Slamming the American media yet again for 'making his victory look as bad as possible', US President Donald Trump said that the Republican Healthcare plan is far better than the recently repealed Obamacare.
USA: Trump repeals and replaces Obamacare
May 05, 2017, at 03:58 pm
Washington, May 5 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump tested his first legislative victory on Thursday as his government declared former president Barack Obama's Obamacare dead after the Republican healthcare bill was passed by the US lower chamber, reports said.
Canada: Telegu translation of AB Vajpayee's biography launched in Toronto
May 05, 2017, at 02:06 am
Toronto, May 4 (IBNS): India's Consul General in Canada, Dinesh Bhatia, released the book ‘Ootamini Ageekarinchanu’, which is a Telugu translation by Prof. Lakshmi Prasad Yarlagadda of the book 'Haar Nahin Manunga: Ek Atal Jeevan Gatha', media reports said.
Toronto Mayor proclaims May 2017 as South Asian Heritage Month
May 05, 2017, at 01:46 am
Toronto, May 4 (IBNS): Mayor John Tory has proclaimed May 2017 as South Asian Heritage Month for the City of Toronto, Canada, according to media reports.
USA: Murder-suicide kills two at Texas college
May 04, 2017, at 04:11 pm
Irving, May 4 (IBNS): At least two people have died following a suspected murder-suicide at a Texas college, reports said.
Trump takes a swipe at Hillary Clinton, terms Trump/Russia story as phony
May 03, 2017, at 04:32 pm
Washington, May 3 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday took a swipe at former First Lady of the State Hillary Clinton, while also dubbing the Trump/Russia story as phony.
'Hard to imagine what our democracy would look like without vigilance of journalists'
May 03, 2017, at 04:53 am
Ontario, May 2 (IBNS): In the wake of the struggling and declining media industry in distribution of news, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Mélanie Joly made a call last week that the Canadian media industry needs to be redefined, media reports said.
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Series of explosions in hydro vault paralyses Toronto Downtown
May 02, 2017, at 03:17 pm
Toronto, May 2 (IBNS): A series of explosions rocked the underground hydro vaults of Bank of Nova Scotia at the financial district of Downtown Toronto, paralysing the area, reports said.
May 02, 2017, at 03:13 pm
Washington, May 2 (IBNS): In an unlikely praise for Kim Jong-un, the US President Donald Trump has said he's contemplating a meeting with the North Korean leader, but only if it's 'appropriate' for him to do so, reports said.