Trump looking forward towards improved relation with Russia

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:27 pm

Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): Advocating for an improved relationship with Russia, US President-elect Donald Trump said he's looking forward towards one.

Shooter at Fort Lauderdale airport had no Canadian connection

Jan 08, 2017, at 05:48 am

Toronto, Jan 8 (IBNS): A gunman, who had opened fire in the baggage claim area at the Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, Friday just before 1 p.m, killing five people and wounding several before being taken into custody, had no Canadian connection, media reports said.

Florida airport shooting leaves five killed, suspect in custody

Jan 07, 2017, at 03:05 pm

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS): In shocking incident, a lone gunman opened fire at Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, leaving at least five killed and about 40 people injured.

Fort Lauderdale Airport shooting: 5 killed

Jan 07, 2017, at 01:42 pm

Washington, Jan 7 (IBNS): At least five people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, international airport on Friday, media reports said.

Several killed in Florida airport shooting by lone gunman

Jan 07, 2017, at 06:36 am

Miami, Jan 7 (IBNS) Several people died when a gunman went on a shooting spree in the Fort Lauderdale airport in Forida, USA on Friday, said reports.

2016 deadliest year ever for migrants crossing Mediterranean – UN agency

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:54 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): More migrants were killed crossing the Mediterranean Sea to Europe in 2016 than ever before, according to the United Nations migration agency in the region.

With temperatures dropping, asylum-seekers on Greek islands need to be moved to the mainland – UN refugee agency

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:50 am

New York, Jan 6 (Just Earth News): Drawing attention to situation of hundreds of asylum-seekers on the Greek Aegean islands, facing further vulnerability as temperatures are expected to drop in the coming days, the United Nations refugee agency underlined the urgent need to accelerate their transfer to the mainland.

Canada: An abused and malnourished dog found on Scarborough street

Jan 07, 2017, at 03:08 am

Toronto, Jan. 6 (IBNS): Toronto Animal Services have stated that a dog found abused and malnourished in Scarborough near Toronto on Christmas Eve was recovering in a foster home after receiving treatment, media reports said..

Canada: Mississauga woman, toddler killed in crash in Florida

Jan 07, 2017, at 12:47 am

Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): Police have identified a Mississauga woman and her four-year-old child who were killed in a crash in Florida earlier this week, media reports said.

Canada: Poisonous snakes seized from Toronto home

Jan 07, 2017, at 12:34 am

Toronto, Jan 6 (IBNS): 20 alive and 18 dead poisonous snakes, including a variety of vipers, puff adders, hundred pacers, cobras and rattle snakes, were seized from a Toronto home on Tuesday by Toronto Municipal Licensing and Standards (TMLS), media reports said.

Canada: Ontario man killed in Syria 'fighting' against Islamic State militants

Jan 06, 2017, at 01:26 am

Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): An Ontario family at Niagara Falls, learnt about the death of their 24-year-old son Nazzareno Tassone through a letter from Kurdish People's Defence Units informing them that he had been killed in Syria while fighting against Islamic State militants, media reports said.

Canadian National Railway: Uncertain future ahead

Jan 05, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Calgary, Jan 5 (IBNS): Canadian National Railway didn't fare well in the past 12 months with decline in cargo volumes, a failed takeover bid and divisions within the industry, according to media reports.

Some people don't understand the 'movement', says Trump

Jan 05, 2017, at 04:37 pm

Washington, Jan 5 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has said on Wednesday that some people don't understand the 'movement', referring to his win in the US presidential polls.

Canada: North York mansion gutted by fire

Jan 05, 2017, at 04:08 pm

Toronto, Jan 5 (IBNS): The multimillion-dollar house, which was being constructed on Forest Heights Boulevard, North York, Ontario was ruined by fire which broke out early morning on New Year's Day, media reports said.

Toronto flights delayed as two planes collide

Jan 05, 2017, at 04:42 am

Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): Two airplanes at Toronto Pearson International Airport collided wings on Tuesday evening, media reports said.

Canadian woman dies in Italy while hiking

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:24 am

Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A 24-year-old Canadian bride-to-be woman plunged to her death in a hiking accident in northern Italy, media reports said.

New York: Train derailment leaves over 100 injured

Jan 05, 2017, at 02:59 am

New York, Jan 4 (IBNS): At least 100 people were injured as a commuter train derailed during rush hour here on Wednesday, media reports said.

Canada: Four-year-old boy dies after motor vehicle hits him

Jan 04, 2017, at 02:46 pm

Toronto, Jan. 4 (IBNS): On New Year day Nishnawbe Aski Police received a call at 6:25 p.m., when a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle.

Canadian man dies after New Year's Eve party in Thailand

Jan 04, 2017, at 02:44 pm

Toronto, Jan 4 (IBNS): A Canadian man died after a New Year's Eve party on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, media reports said.

Canadian vocal coach Stuart Hamilton dies on New Year's Day

Jan 04, 2017, at 12:43 am

Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): One of Canada’s top vocal coaches for more than six decades, Stuart Hamilton died on Sunday in a palliative care of Toronto hospital, media reports said.

Canada: Ontario woman killed in Istanbul nightclub attack

Jan 03, 2017, at 10:55 pm

Toronto, Jan 3 (IBNS): An Ontario woman has been killed in the attack which occurred at a nightclub in Turkey's capital Istanbul recently, media reports said.

Trump dismisses North Korea nuclear threat

Jan 03, 2017, at 02:17 pm

Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): Reacting to North Korea's threats, United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said the Asian nation would not develop a nuclear weapon hat might endanger US security.

Toronto people dip in cold waters of Lake Ontario for good cause

Jan 03, 2017, at 07:20 am

Toronto, Jan 2 (IBNS): Cold waters of Lake Ontario did not deter more than 600 people who dared to take a dip in it this Sunday.

Barack Obama to deliver farewell address on Jan 10

Jan 03, 2017, at 03:07 am

Washington, Jan 2 (IBNS): As his time in office comes to a close, US President Barack Obama will return to Chicago to deliver his farewell address on the evening of Jan 10.

Co-founder of Toronto International Film Festival dies at 77

Jan 02, 2017, at 11:08 pm

Toronto, Jan 2 (IBNS): Toronto International Film Festival (TIIF) co-founder Bill Marshall died in hospital in Toronto at age 77 after suffering a cardiac arrest early Sunday morning New Year's Day, media reports said.

Canada: Man fined $1,000 for cruelty to squirrel

Jan 02, 2017, at 07:42 pm

Toronto, Jan 2 (IBNS): A Belleville Court fined a man from Ontario for cruelty to animal under the Ontario SPCA Act recently, according to media reports.

US condemns Turkey night club attack

Jan 01, 2017, at 02:06 pm

Washington, Jan 1 (IBNS): The United States on Sunday condemned the attack at a night club in Istanbul which left at least 35 people killed.

Donald Trump dissuades Canadians traveling to United States: Poll

Jan 01, 2017, at 07:01 am

Toronto, Dec 31 (IBNS): A new poll by Probe Research and the Winnipeg Free Press shows about 29 percent of Manitobans, will avoid travel to the United States after Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 2017, media reports said.

Homeless deaths to be tracked by Toronto in 2017

Jan 01, 2017, at 06:50 am

Toronto, Dec. 31 (IBNS): Following the initiative of the decision by city council, Toronto Public Health (TPH) will begin tracking data about homeless deaths in the city of Toronto, starting Jan. 1, 2017, media reports said.

India-bound plane forced to return to Toronto

Dec 31, 2016, at 11:57 pm

Toronto, Dec 31 (IBNS): The airline Boeing 787-8, carrying 232 passengers, had been forced to return to Toronto recently due to the aggressive behaviour of a passenger, media reports said.