Dec 31, 2016, at 04:22 pm
Washington, Dec 31 (IBNS): In a move that will cause a significant discomfort to the present US government, President-elect Donald Trump has hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a smart man, following the latter's decision to not act against the US government's move to expel 35 Russian diplomats.
Arctic drilling freeze may interfere with oil and gas licensing
Dec 30, 2016, at 07:13 pm
Calgary Dec 30 (IBNS): In a recent environment friendly move, US President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that most of North American Arctic waters would be designated as off-limit for any new exploration including all future oil and gas licensing in Canadian waters, according to media reports.
Dec 30, 2016, at 05:33 pm
Toronto, Dec.30 (IBNS): A number of tax changes would affect federal and provincial governments in 2017 with the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) claiming that the new rules will mean more money in the pocket of majority of Canadians.
US govt sanctions Russian intel agencies
Dec 30, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Washington, Dec 30 (IBNS): The US government has sanctioned Russian intelligence agencies for allegedly interfering in the recently concluded Presidential elections in the United States, an official release stated.
Unattended bag prompts evacuation of Trump Tower in NY, later found safe
Dec 28, 2016, at 09:25 pm
New York, Dec 28 (IBNS): Unattended bag with toys prompted evacuation of Trump Tower in New York on late Tuesday afternoon, according to media reports on Wednesday.
Will Canada's economy gain momentum in 2017?
Dec 28, 2016, at 06:43 pm
Calgary, Dec 28 (IBNS): Canada's business lobby expects the nation's economy to strengthen in 2017 but prefers to remain cautious nevertheless, according to media reports.
US President-elect Trump unhappy over media's activities
Dec 27, 2016, at 04:57 pm
Washington, Dec 27 (IBNS): He may have been elected as the new US President, but billionaire Donald Trump is still unhappy with the media's activities or the lack of it.
Trump disses Obama, UN in new tweets
Dec 27, 2016, at 04:44 pm
Washington, Dec 27 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has dissed the outgoing US President Barack Obama and the United Nations in his new tweets.
I could have won again: Obama on US Presidential polls
Dec 27, 2016, at 02:44 pm
Washington, Dec 27 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama said he could have won the polls if he was eligible to run for the third time to contest the US Presidential elections.
Balloon man of Canada pleads guilty for dangerous flying
Dec 25, 2016, at 07:59 pm
Calgary, Dec 25 (IBNS): A Calgary man who in search of adventure flew high by tying his plastic lawn chair with 100 helium packed balloons had pleaded guilty of undertaking highly dangerous operations of an aircraft, reported National Post.
Household debt in Canada rises compared to income
Dec 25, 2016, at 07:01 pm
Calgary Dec 25 (IBNS): A recently published report from Statistics Canada revealed that the ratio of household credit market debt to adjusted disposable income has shot up to 166.9 percent in the third quarter, up from 164.4 percent in the second quarter, according to media reports.
Canada gets a Christmas gift in the form of rescued dogs from China
Dec 25, 2016, at 02:18 pm
Toronto, Dec 25 (IBNS): Canada gets a Christmas gift when more than 100 rescued dogs from China would soon find new homes in the nation due to the efforts of Humane Society International (HSI), said media reports.
Canada: London Humane Society warns of serial animal killer in London, Ontario
Dec 24, 2016, at 09:50 pm
Toronto, Dec 24 (IBNS): Pet owners had been warned about a possible serial animal killer on the loose by a southwestern Ontario humane society after it received several news of hideous crimes regarding mutilated animals, media reports said.
US issues travel warning for Egypt,Jordan
Dec 24, 2016, at 02:43 pm
Washington, Dec 24 (IBNS): The US on Friday issued travel warnings to its citizens for Egypt and Jordan over threats from terrorist groups.
Western University researcher creates world's 'smallest snowman'
Dec 24, 2016, at 04:04 am
Toronto, Dec 23 (IBNS): A research scientist at an Ontario University has created a microscopic figure of a snowman, a few days before Christmas, media reports said.
Travel between Canada and US to ease further with Canada passing its own pre-clearance bill
Dec 23, 2016, at 08:10 pm
Calgary, Dec 23 (IBNS): With the US Congress passing the new Promoting Travel, Commerce and National Security Act, travel between Canada and the United States will ease once Canada passes its own 'pre-clearance bill', according to media reports.
Trump cabinet probables likely to clear Canadian pipeline
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:47 pm
Calgary, Dec 22: (IBNS): Two notable Texans were selected by US President-elect Donald Trump for key positions in his cabinet and both of them are staunch supporter of Canadian pipeline projects and love Canadian oil, reported The Epoch Times.
Montreal suburban mayors urge to change no right turn traffic rule
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:41 pm
Montreal, Dec 22 (IBNS): In a recent meeting of mayors of 15 suburban areas of Montreal, it was urged upon the Transport minister of Quebec provincial government Laurent Lessard to lift a ban on right turn in red lights, reported The Epoch Times.
Toronto police tests roadside drug screening devices
Dec 22, 2016, at 04:57 am
Toronto, Dec 21 (IBNS): As part of a national effort aimed at testing police forces' ability to detect drug-impaired drivers, Toronto police have launched a pilot project to test the use of roadside screening devices for drug-impaired driving, media reports said.
Canadian Cadets dress-code pamphlets probed for body-shaming girls
Dec 22, 2016, at 12:37 am
Toronto, Dec. 21 (IBNS): Investigation on the dress-code pamphlets of the Canadian Military Forces conducted by the Canadian Forces revealed that the language used in eight of these pamphlets was offensive and unacceptable, media reports said.
Toronto: Pharmacy employee steals drugs worth more than $1 million
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:35 am
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): An employee of Oshawa pharmacy near Toronto in Canada was faced with multiple charges after she stole $40,000 worth of prescription drugs, which had a street value of over $1 million, media reports said.
Federal government promises full support to improve aboriginal housing
Dec 21, 2016, at 12:56 am
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said Friday that there will be full support from federal government to improve aboriginal housing, media reported.
Ottawa double amputee gets an unexpected early Christmas gift from nephew
Dec 20, 2016, at 07:18 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Sixtytwo-year-old Peter Muhl from Ottawa was overjoyed to get the most unexpected and early Christmas present that he had thought he would never see again.
Canadian performer Gordie Tapp passes away
Dec 20, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Toronto, Dec 20 (IBNS): Gordie Tapp, Canadian entertainer, a comedian, musician and script writer, who found success in radio and TV, died in his Burlington house, Ontario, Sunday at the age of 94, media reported.
Toronto: Keychains sold to raise money for brain cancer research
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:18 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Keychains made from extra leather from Downie's seven suit designs were sold Friday on a website raising money for brain cancer research.
Dec 19, 2016, at 05:17 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): For many families in Windsor-Essex, near Toronto, access to healthy food is out of reach, media reported.
Toronto: Peace activist Audrey Tobias remembered
Dec 19, 2016, at 04:27 am
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Audrey Tobias, a long-time peace activist who died on Dec 1 at the age of 92, was remembered on Saturday for her drive and determination at a funeral service held at a church in Toronto.
Toronto: 21-year-old man fatally stabbed his aunt
Dec 19, 2016, at 01:50 am
Toronto, Dec. 18 (IBNS): Police issued a Canada-wide warrant for Shayne MacDonald, a 21-year-old man suspected to have fatally stabbed his aunt in an apartment near College and Dufferin streets on Friday, media said.
We don't want drone they stole-let them keep it: Donald Trump attacks China
Dec 18, 2016, at 07:12 pm
Washington, Dec 18 (IBNS): President-elect Donald Trump has said that US should let China keep his country's Navy's unmanned underwater glider that the latter had seized in the South China Sea.
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Heavy snow logs out Toronto, flights cancelled
Dec 18, 2016, at 07:22 am
Toronto, Dec. 17 (IBNS): The city of Toronto is reeling under rain, snow and freezing rain which began Thursday afternoon, causing the cancellation of score of flights, delays, and even road mishaps.