Canada: Four Indian-origin people die after Tesla catches fire in road mishap
Oct 27, 2024, at 11:09 pm
At least four Indo-Canadian people died after the Tesla car in which they were travelling caught fire after hitting a divider close to Toronto city in Canada recently, police said.
Canada: Toronto city presents gender-diverse initiative for trans, non-binary youth
Oct 17, 2024, at 05:09 am
Toronto/IBNS: The City of Toronto Tuesday presented its first coordinated initiative for gender-diverse youth in Toronto Access Plan for Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee.
Bangladesh violence: Toronto witnesses protest over violence against Hindus
Aug 12, 2024, at 11:43 pm
Away from Bangladesh, thousands of Canadians from different walks of life gathered in Toronto city to demonstrate against the recent violence against Hindu community members in the South Asian country after former PM Sheikh Hasina-led government was toppled amid protests that left over 400 people dead.
3 Arrested for carjacking of mother and child in Canada's Mississauga
Jul 09, 2024, at 06:07 am
Toronto/IBNS: Three suspects have been arrested in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) following last week's alleged carjacking of a woman and her child in a Mississauga parking lot.
Canada's Ontario Science Centre shuts down over reports pointing serious structural issues
Jun 25, 2024, at 04:25 am
Toronto/IBNS: Ontario Science Centre has suddenly shut down owing to findings of serious structural issues with all its three buildings by a new report from professional engineers that could materialize as early as this winter.
Toronto observes June as a Pride Month with a new heritage property plaque
Jun 18, 2024, at 06:04 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto is celebrating June as a Pride Month with a new plaque at St. Charles Clock Tower (1872) Yonge Street Fire Hall Heritage Property.
Canada: Toronto Police make arrest in child sexual abuse material investigation
May 30, 2024, at 05:32 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto Police has made an arrest in a Child Sexual Abuse Material investigation.
Toronto university seeks court injunction to clear continuing pro-Palestinian encampment
May 30, 2024, at 05:16 am
Toronto/IBNS: The University of Toronto has sought court injection to remove protesters who refuse orders to leave a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus earlier this month.
Toronto Sanskriti Sangstha to host grand annual festival on May 25-May 26
May 25, 2024, at 04:07 pm
In a bid to encourage younger generations from both sides of Bengal to be aware of environmental issues and cherish a slice of their culture, Toronto Sanskriti Sangstha (TSS) is back with its grand annual festival which will be held on May 25 and May 26.
Canada: Indian couple, three-month-old grandchild die in road mishap during car chase in Toronto
May 04, 2024, at 03:14 pm
An Indian couple visiting Canada and their three-month-old grandchild died in a road mishap during a police chase in Canada's Toronto city, media reports said.
Toronto endorses city-wide expansion of its alcohol in parks program
Apr 23, 2024, at 06:04 am
Toronto/IBNS: Following the success of the pilot project, the expansion of the alcohol in parks program has been endorsed by the Toronto City Council to permit residents and visitors of 19 years of age and older to consume personal alcohol at the 27 pilot park locations and additional parks across the city.
Canada: Police investigation link a vehicle used in armed carjackings in Greater Toronto Area
Apr 20, 2024, at 05:23 am
Toronto/IBNS: A vehicle used in armed carjackings across the Greater Toronto Area was linked by Investigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit and are seeking additional witnesses to come forward.
Baby delivered on Toronto-bound Air Canada flight
Mar 13, 2024, at 04:53 am
Toronto/IBNS: A baby was delivered on a recent Air Canada flight bound for Toronto.
Canada: Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area to brighten up winter with light festival
Feb 15, 2024, at 03:32 pm
Toronto/IBNS: Canada's Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area will be launching a month-long free interactive light festival, Illuminite, in the heart of the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood.
Toronto observes February as Black History Month
Feb 13, 2024, at 04:34 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has proclaimed Feb as Black History Month and launched the City of Toronto’s annual celebration of Black Canadians’ heritage, traditions, and culture.
Canada: Toronto city’s budget chief warns of substantial hike in city’s property tax
Jan 09, 2024, at 06:23 am
Toronto/IBNS: Toronto’s budget chief Shelley Carroll, appointed by Mayor Olivia Chow last year, warns of a substantial property tax increase with the City grappling with a looming fiscal crisis.
Toronto receives $471 million funding from Canada to create 11,780 new homes
Dec 23, 2023, at 05:47 am
Toronto/IBNS: The Canadian government has allocated $471 million of funding to accelerate Toronto’s housing system and increase housing affordability for residents.
Dec 21, 2023, at 05:22 am
Toronto/IBNS: Winner of an international design competition has reportedly been selected by the City of Toronto for a new downtown park that will open at 229 Richmond St. W., between Richmond Street West and Nelson Street, in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.
Canada: Toronto joins Fast-Track Cities network on World AIDS Day
Dec 05, 2023, at 06:12 am
Toronto/IBNS: Observing World AIDS Day at the start of Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week in Canada, Toronto has joined Fast-Track Cities, a network of more than 600 cities worldwide committed to ending the HIV epidemic locally, a news release has said.
Nov 30, 2023, at 04:57 am
Toronto/IBNS: The City of Toronto observed Nov 28 as ‘Giving Tuesday’ by highlighting the impact of local giving and connecting residents with opportunities to give back.
Ex-Toronto City Councillor, Gary Crawford to showcase ‘Water, Land, Sky-Paintings and Pastels’
Oct 13, 2023, at 03:59 am
Toronto/IBNS: Gary Crawford, artist and former City Councillor will be showing his works of art ‘Water, Land, Sky – Paintings and Pastels’ at The Masterpiece Gallery, in Toronto from Oct 19 – 25, as part of his first solo art exhibit since entering political life over 13 years ago.
Canada: Toronto Mayor unveils Terry Fox Legacy Art Project
Oct 06, 2023, at 05:36 am
Toronto/IBNS: The new public art project 'We Are Shaped by the Obstacles We Face', which commemorates the legacy of Canadian humanitarian and activist Terry Fox was unveiled by Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik (Spadina-Fort York), Darrell Fox, brother of Terry Fox, beside the Toronto Music Garden, 439 Queens Quay W, a news release said.
Toronto Police Services Board announces new council and bids farewell to departing members
Sep 13, 2023, at 07:59 pm
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto Police Services Board revealed the appointment of new Council Members to the Board and expressed gratitude to those departing.
Toronto Mayor’s Bhangra ignites India bazaar festivities with record attendance
Aug 05, 2023, at 04:57 am
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow set the stage ablaze with her energetic bhangra moves and lively Bollywood dance as she joined an astonishing crowd of over 300,000 people at the 21st annual Gerrard India Bazaar festival.
Toronto Public Health confirms first mosquitos in 2023 to test positive for West Nile virus
Jul 19, 2023, at 06:22 am
Toronto/IBNS: Confirmation of one batch of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been received by Toronto Public Health (TPH), a news release said.
Jul 11, 2023, at 03:38 am
Toronto/IBNS: The newest Toronto For All Anti-Islamophobia Campaign was officially launched Monday at Nathan Phillips Square with guidance from a Community Advisory Council and the National Council of Canadian Muslims.
Jul 06, 2023, at 04:39 am
Toronto/IBNS: Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), with an unpaid bill of roughly $1.18 million dating back to the 2019 tax year, has reportedly been charged as one of Toronto's largest property tax debtors.
Olivia Chow gets elected as Toronto’s new mayor
Jun 28, 2023, at 05:30 am
Toronto/IBNS: Former city councillor and member of parliament Olivia Chow was declared the winner of the mayoral election in Toronto on Monday night after dominating in the polls.
Canada: Toronto celebrates Pride Parade 2023 with theme 'Here, There, Everywhere'
Jun 27, 2023, at 05:06 am
Toronto/IBNS: The Toronto pride parade which brings tens of thousands of colourfully clad celebrants downtown each year, was held on Sunday with 100 different groups marching at the corner of Church Street and Bloor Street East.
Canada: Toronto observes National Indigenous Peoples Day 2023 with annual Sunrise Ceremony
Jun 22, 2023, at 03:13 am
Toronto/IBNS: Observation of National Indigenous Peoples Day with the annual Sunrise Ceremony was hosted on Wednesday by the City of Toronto at Nathan Phillips Square.