Freedom long walk for Pakistan's Sindh’s human rights starts in Canada
May 31, 2022, at 05:15 am
Toronto: The Freedom Long Walk for Pakistan's Sindh’s human rights, climate change and environmental justice was held in Canada on Sunday.
Canada: 306 Ukrainians fleeing war arrive in Montreal
May 31, 2022, at 04:21 am
Montreal/IBNS: A second charter flight carrying those fleeing war in Ukraine landed on Sunday morning at the Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Canada.
US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for ban on assault weapons
May 29, 2022, at 06:51 pm
Washington/UNI: Days after the mass shooting in a Texas school, Vice President Kamala Harris decried the "epidemic of hate" and made a plea for a ban on assault weapons in the United States.
Obama reconnects with boy who touched his head in 2009
May 28, 2022, at 08:19 pm
Washington/UNI: Former US President Barack Obama has congratulated Jacob Philadelphia, the boy who had touched Obama's head in 2009, on his high school graduation.
Canada’s Gov Gen to award 63 Toronto paramedics with EMS Exemplary Service Medal
May 28, 2022, at 12:31 am
Ottawa/ IBNS: Mary Simon, Governor-General of Canada, would award 63 paramedics from Toronto Paramedic Services with EMS Exemplary Service Medals presented by Lieutenant-General Richard Rohmer and Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Paul Raftis.
Canada: Toronto releases vaccine engagement video series Pandemic Perspectives
May 27, 2022, at 11:58 pm
Toronto/IBNS: A four-part vaccine engagement video series called Pandemic Perspectives was launched on May 26 by the administration of Toronto, the capital of Ontario province, featuring personal stories of the city's residents, community-based insights, vaccine information, and resources.
Canada's one-third of recent cannabis users admit driving under drug influence: Govt survey
May 27, 2022, at 05:30 am
Toronto/IBNS: In spite of campaigns to raise public awareness and law enforcement training to check marijuana-impaired driving, it was revealed by a new government survey that a third of Canadians who've recently used cannabis admit that they've been behind the wheel after consuming cannabis.
Canada justice minister slams Quebec's adoption of language bill overhauling French Charter
May 27, 2022, at 04:56 am
Ottawa/IBNS: In a vote, this week at the Quebec’s National Assembly adopted its language bill overhauling the Charter of the French language.
Canada makes its largest military aid donation of $98 million to war-hit Ukraine
May 26, 2022, at 05:38 am
Ottawa/IBNS: The federal government of Canada has announced its biggest single donation of $98 million in military aid for Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion.
Toronto hosts 8th annual Newcomer Day today
May 26, 2022, at 05:19 am
Toronto/IBNS: The city of Toronto is hosting its eighth annual Toronto Newcomer Day at Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall on Wednesday.
US reforming Taiwan's defense system: Reports
May 25, 2022, at 10:26 pm
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The United States has redoubled efforts to reform and improve Taiwan's defense system amid alleged threat from China, while honing its experience in supplying Ukraine with arms and military equipment, the New York Times reported, citing US officials.
Texas school shooting death toll rises to 21, including 18 children
May 25, 2022, at 02:12 pm
Houston: The death toll from an elementary school shooting in the US state of Texas has risen to 21, including 18 children, a state senator said Tuesday, citing the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Canada: Some gas stations in Ottawa running out of fuel amid high demand, long lineups
May 25, 2022, at 04:45 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Damage to some gas stations in the Ottawa-Gatineau region in Canada was caused due to storms, fatal windstorms and power outages during the weekend.
May 25, 2022, at 02:55 am
Toronto/IBNS: As Ontario’s elections are nearing, the Canadian province's four main parties, the Progressive Conservatives (PC), New Democrats (NDPs), Liberals, and Greens are reportedly reaffirming their commitments to search for burial sites in the former residential schools for indigenous students.
Canada emerging as a growing destination for Hong Kong students
May 25, 2022, at 02:20 am
Toronto, Canada: Canada has emerged as a nation which has leapfrogged over Australia and the United States to become the second most popular destination after Britain for Hongkongers going overseas for higher education, media reports said on Tuesday.
Russia-Ukraine war a global issue as Putin trying to extinguish a culture: Joe Biden
May 24, 2022, at 06:03 pm
Tokyo/ New Delhi/UNI: United States President Joe Biden Tuesday came down heavily upon Russia at the start of the Quad Leaders' Summit saying Russia's Ukraine war is not merely a European but "a global issue and Russia is trying to extinguish a culture hitting schools and museums."
Ukrainian refugees in Canada face hurdles in getting work including medical exams
May 24, 2022, at 04:00 am
Winnipeg/IBNS: Several problems and roadblocks including access to medical exams are being faced by the Ukrainians who fled the war as they look for work in Canada.
Taiwan policy hasn't changed: White House after Joe Biden warns China
May 23, 2022, at 07:10 pm
Washington/IBNS: The White House has asserted that there is no change in its policy towards Taiwan following US President Joe Biden's warning to China over the island nation which is under the Republic of China.
Afghan-Americans stage demonstration in front of UN, Times Square against Bilwal Bhutto's US visit
May 22, 2022, at 04:51 am
Kabul/New York: Afghan Americans staged a demonstration in front of the UN and Times Square on Wednesday against Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's visit to the UN and the USA.
Ukraine War: Canada bans luxury goods trade with Russia
May 22, 2022, at 04:41 am
Ottawa: The Canadian government has decided to impose a ban on trade in luxury goods with Russia, a nation currently earning global criticisms for the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Canada to process Express Entry applications within 6 months
May 20, 2022, at 08:31 pm
Ottawa: Canada has said it will expedite the processing of Express Entry applications, confirming that most new applications will be processed within six months, media reports said.
Canadian MP wins heart by speaking in Kannada in Parliament
May 20, 2022, at 07:39 pm
Toronto: A Canadian MP of Indian origin recently spoke in his mother tongue Kannada in the country's Parliament, an act that won hearts of netizens.
Canada bans Huawei, ZTE products, services
May 20, 2022, at 02:35 pm
Washington: The Canadian government has banned Huawei and ZTE products and services and mandated companies who are using such items to remove them, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne announced.
Suspected California church gunman is Taiwanese immigrant, says official
May 19, 2022, at 01:16 am
Washington: A Taiwanese government official has said a deadly mass shooting on Sunday at a Taiwanese church congregation in southern California was carried out by an immigrant from Taiwan.
US surpasses one million Covid-19 deaths
May 18, 2022, at 05:20 pm
Washington/UNI: The death toll from the novel Coronavirus disease in the United States has officially surpassed one million, the Johns Hopkins University said on Wednesday.
Canada to support its seniors by funding in more than 3,000 projects
May 17, 2022, at 04:38 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Seniors, on Monday announced an investment of $61.34 million to fund over 3,000 community-based projects to support seniors across the country, a news release said.
Canada's red-hot real estate market sees a 6 per cent price decrease in April
May 17, 2022, at 03:32 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Higher interest rates reportedly caused Canadian red-hot real estate to see a 6 per cent price decrease in April to $746,000.
10 people killed in US supermarket shooting
May 15, 2022, at 02:21 pm
New York/UNI: At least ten people were killed by a gunman in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York State, local media reports said.
Canadian businesses help Afghan refugees by offering jobs, training, upgrading skills
May 14, 2022, at 05:41 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Recognizing the contributions of the refugees to the Canadian workforce, larger business employers across Canada stepped up their efforts to offer jobs to Afghan newcomers by providing them with the opportunities, skills, and work experience they need to be successful.
Canada: British Columbia's skyrocketing mortgage rate brings down home sales
May 14, 2022, at 05:22 am
Vancouver/IBNS: British Columbia (B.C,)'s Real Estate Association has reportedly estimated that a balanced market is at least a year away adding that a sharp increase in mortgage rates is pushing the province's home sales down a path to normalizing.