Economic downturn leads to capital savings for Canadian city of Calgary

Nov 23, 2016, at 08:10 pm

Calgary, Nov 23 (IBNS): Economic downturn in Calgary, Canada, led to a formation of a new pool of dollar capital, said Mayor Naheed Nenshi during his budget deliberations, according to media reports.

Senior al-Qaeda leader killed in airstrike: USDoD

Nov 23, 2016, at 05:05 pm

Washington, Nov 23 (IBNS): A senior al-Qaeda leader was killed in an airstrike conducted by the US in Syria, the US Department of Defense reported.

Canada: TTC fare increase approved by Board

Nov 23, 2016, at 04:29 am

Toronto, Nov.22 (IBNS): An increase in the price of tokens and Presto fares by $0.10 to an even $3 starting in January which was recommended by Toronto Transport Commission (TTC) staff was approved by TTC Board on Monday, CP24 reported.

Two-vehicle crash in Toronto, man killed

Nov 22, 2016, at 11:57 pm

Toronto, Nov 22 (IBNS): A two-vehicle collision in Scarborough’s Armdale area Monday afternoon killed one man, CP24 reported.

Heritage Beyond Borders: Showcasing the multicultural face of Canada

Nov 22, 2016, at 06:06 pm

Toronto, Nov 22 (IBNS): Heritage Beyond Borders, a not-for-profit organization, hosted its Annual Awards and Gala Dinner, on Nov 19, at the Grand Palace Convention Centre in Scarborough, Toronto.

Annual Santa Claus parade in Toronto draws big crowd

Nov 22, 2016, at 02:45 pm

Toronto, Nov 22 (IBNS) Cheering lustily, large crowds had gathered to watch 112th annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade on Sunday here.

One dies in Toronto from shooting on Eglinton Avenue

Nov 21, 2016, at 01:14 am

Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Toronto police have confirmed the death of one person following a shooting in the city Friday evening, CP24 reported.

Pedestrians killed in crashes in Ontario highest in 8 years

Nov 21, 2016, at 01:09 am

Toronto, Nov 20 (IBNS): Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said pedestrian deaths due to crashes have reached 8-year peak in the province in Canada, media reports said.

Trump settles three varsity lawsuits

Nov 19, 2016, at 06:25 pm

Washington, Nov 19 (IBNS): US-President-elect Donald Trump settled three lawsuits filed against the Trump University, reports said.

Canadian kids least active, says ParticipAction report

Nov 19, 2016, at 05:01 pm

Toronto, Nov 19 (IBNS): A new study has come up with figures stating that there is a possibility that the Canadian kids will soon be dubbed as the least active kids in the world.

Indian Consulate in Toronto comemorates Guru Nanak Jayanti

Nov 19, 2016, at 07:13 am

Toronto, Nov 18 (IBNS): To commemorate the Guru Nanakji Jayanti on November 14, the Consul General of India in Toronto, Dinesh Bhatia visited Gurudwaras, the Sikh temples in Greater Toronto Area and conveyed his greetings to the devotees. 

New changes in Canadian Immigration system to obtain PR

Nov 19, 2016, at 06:58 am

Calgary Nov 17 (IBNS): The Citizenship & Immigration Canada would bring about new changes in electronic immigration selection process, effective from November 19, to improve chances of international foreign students and some selected categories of high skilled workers, to have permanent residential status more smoothly than before.

Two Canadians to receive U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom

Nov 19, 2016, at 06:01 am

Toronto, Nov 18 (IBNS): U.S. President Barack Obama announced Wednesday that Toronto-born Frank Gehry and Lorne Michaels are on list of the 21 new honourees of America's highest civilian honour: the Presidential Medal of Freedom, media reports said.

House prices drop 30% with increased interest rate in Canada:CMHC

Nov 19, 2016, at 05:24 am

Toronto, Nov18 (IBNS): Several stress tests performed by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) revealed 30 percent drop in house price, said media reports.

Trudeau focuses on Canada-Argentine business in Argentina trip

Nov 19, 2016, at 04:52 am

Toronto, Nov 18(IBNS): The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, presently in Buenos Aires, Argentina, made a direct pitch to the businesses to make investments in the Argentine- Canadian trade.

Toronto Police board approves ‘carding’ for data retention

Nov 19, 2016, at 04:20 am

Toronto, Nov 18 (IBNS): Toronto Police Service (TPS) board on Wednesday approved the new policy on the debated practice known as “carding” in spite of criticism from activists who had been disputing with the retention of historic carding data.

Graffiti attacks on religious places in Ottawa, rises hate crimes in Canada

Nov 19, 2016, at 03:47 am

Ottawa, Nov 18(IBNS): The Parkdale United Church and the Ottawa Mosque on Northwestern Avenue, faced a new slur of graffiti attacks on Thursday night, raising the hate crimes, racist attacks in Ottawa.

Stabbing in Toronto downtown: 2 seriously injured

Nov 19, 2016, at 03:06 am

Toronto, Nov 18(IBNS): Two men, probably in their early 20s were taken to the hospital by the Paramedics team, following a stabbing in front of Yonge Street, off Breadalbane Lane and south of Wellesley Street, early Friday morning.

Vehicle crash in Toronto kills one and injures two

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:44 am

Toronto, Nov 18 (IBNS): One person was killed and two others with serious injuries were taken to hospital following a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of 14th Avenue and Markham Road on Friday morning.

Garbage collectors strike ratified near Toronto

Nov 19, 2016, at 02:39 am

Toronto, Nov 18(IBNS):  The garbage collectors strike has finally ended, relieving the tensions of over 160,000 home owners in Toronto’s Peel region, after a deal was confirmed between the Waste Management and the Union.

Donald Trump offers national security advisor role to Flynn

Nov 18, 2016, at 03:13 pm

Washington, Nov 18 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump, who won the presidential polls last week, has offered the role of national security advisor to retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, media reports said.

RBC and TD banks raise fixed mortgage rates in Canada

Nov 18, 2016, at 04:47 am

Toronto, Nov 17 (IBNS): Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and TD bank have increased their fixed mortgage rates in Canada effective Thursday and Tuesday respectively, said media reports.

Ontario grandparents demand access to grandchildren in custody disputes

Nov 17, 2016, at 03:36 pm

Toronto, Nov. 17 (IBNS): Another attempt was being made by some grandparents in Ontario to the get Children's Law Reform Act of Ontario changed to safeguard access of children to their grandparents in the event of parents’ divorce or separation, media reports said.

Canadians averse to face reality owing to joblessness

Nov 17, 2016, at 03:10 pm

Calgary, Nov 17 (IBNS): Many Canadians were not prepared to face the consequences in the wake of job loss, though they were well aware of the fact that job market had been worsening day by day in Canada.

Future of US-Canada relationship under the Trumpian Regime

Nov 17, 2016, at 02:45 pm

Calgary, Nov 16 (IBNS): The future of Canada USA Bilateral relationship would be under big question mark, as it was a well known fact that Donald Trump’s deep antipathy to NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)which during the campaign for presidency he had made one of the prime election issue and had been fiercely vitriolic towards Mexico but said nothing against Canada.

Man dies in elevator accident in Downtown Toronto

Nov 17, 2016, at 02:09 am

Toronto, Nov16 (IBNS): Paramedics have confirmed the death of a male worker following an elevator accident at a building in downtown Toronto Tuesday evening, media reports said.

TDSB Curriculum to be more diverse, inclusive and reflective campaigns TDSB trustee

Nov 16, 2016, at 11:48 am

Toronto, Sept. 15 (IBNS): Neethan Shan, recently elected Trustee of Toronto District School Board (TDSB) presented his campaign to have Ontario government to review the curriculum to make it more diverse, inclusive and reflective at a Press Conference organised by the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPCC) at the Toronto City Hall.

Salute to the unconquerable spirit: Invictus Games

Nov 16, 2016, at 11:15 am

Toronto, Nov 15 (IBNS): In a press conference organized by the National Ethnic Press Council of Canada (NEPCC), CEO of Invictus Games, Michael Burns informed the media how the games in 2017 will spread across the country, bringing in all war veterans and their families under one roof.

Kim Morgan, war veteran awarded the French Legion of Honour medal

Nov 16, 2016, at 05:32 am

Toronto, Nov 15 (IBNS): Kim Morgan, 97-year-old war veteran was awarded the French Legion of Honour medal, the highest decoration bestowed in France in September of this year, media reports said.

Bridging the cultural gaps in Toronto: Heritage Beyond Borders

Nov 15, 2016, at 09:19 am

Toronto, Nov 14 (IBNS): Heritage Beyond Borders, a not for profit organization, planned an annual gala dance and dinner event along with a beauty pageant contest on November 19 at the Grand Palace Convention Centre in Scarborough, Toronto.