Ontarians are stocking up on booze as LCBO strike deadline looms
Jun 24, 2017, at 10:34 pm
Toronto, Jun 24 (IBNS) With a few hours left before a legal strike deadline, the Ontario Public Services Employees Union (OPSEU) is negotiating with Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) management to crunch out a fair deal for workers and avoid the looming strike.
Healthcare has always been something bigger than politics: Obama's subtle jab at Trump
Jun 23, 2017, at 04:21 pm
Washington, Jun 23 (IBNS): While US President Donald Trump has been busy criticising his predecessor's healthcare policies since taking over, former president Barak Obama broke his silence finally with a Facebook post of an open letter on Thursday.
Mexico second deadliest country in the world, says Trump
Jun 23, 2017, at 03:45 pm
Washington, Jun 23 (IBNS): Mexico is the second deadliest country in the world according to US President Donald Trump, who wants to put up a fence along the US-Mexico border.
Jun 23, 2017, at 03:28 am
Toronto, June 22 (IBNS): Sunrise ceremony and the permanent installation of indigenous flags on Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto City Hall were part of The City of Toronto (which includes Toronto and its adjoining cities)’s celebration of the 22nd annual National Aboriginal Day on Wednesday.
Canada PM urges all to stand by people seeking shelter from hardship and violence
Jun 21, 2017, at 10:53 pm
Ottawa, June 21 (IBNS) Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau on World Refugee Day on Wednesday appealed to all Canadians to stand with people seeking shelter from enormous hardship and violence across the world.
MBIs cause brain to steer DNA processes along a path and improves well being: Ivana Buric
Jun 21, 2017, at 08:57 pm
Toronto, June 21 (IBNS): June 21 is the International Yoga Day and millions of people around the world already enjoy the health benefits of mind-body interventions like yoga or meditation, reported the .
Toronto campaigns to raise awareness about transgender and non-binary coloured people
Jun 21, 2017, at 08:03 pm
Toronto, June 21 (IBNS): The City of Toronto (comprising Toronto and its adjoining cities) has launched a public awareness campaign about transgender and non-binary coloured people, recently, in collaboration with the Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP), according to media reports.
Canada rock band frontman Gord Downie appointed Order of Canada member
Jun 21, 2017, at 07:47 am
Ottawa, June 21 (IBNS): In recognition of his outstanding indigenous leadership, rock band The Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie was appointed a member of the Order of Canada at a ceremony in Ottawa.
Otto Warmbier: Detained student dies, family and Trump slam North Korea
Jun 20, 2017, at 03:00 pm
Washington, Jun 20 (IBNS): Otto Warmbier, the US student who spent 15 months in a North Korean prison and was released earlier this month, has died, reports said.
Jun 20, 2017, at 05:08 am
Toronto, June 19 (IBNS): This year’s National Aboriginal Day would collaborate with the Indigenous Arts Festival in its year's largest and free celebrations to acknowledge June as National Aboriginal History Month, media reports said.
US coalition shoots down Syrian military plane in Raqqa: Reports
Jun 19, 2017, at 09:14 pm
Washington, Jun 19 (IBNS): A US-led coalition fighter jet has shot down a Syrian army plane in Raqqa province, reports said.
Trump spends weekend at Camp David
Jun 19, 2017, at 02:35 pm
Washington, Jun 19 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump, who spent his weekend at Camp David, praised the military for their maintenance of the presidential retreat.
US Navy destroyer collides with vessel off Japanese coast, 7 sailors missing
Jun 17, 2017, at 07:48 pm
Washington/Tokyo, June 17 (IBNS) : Seven Navy sailors were missing and the captain and at least two others were injured after a U.S. destroyer collied with a container ship collided off the coast of Japan on Saturday early morning, the U.S. Navy said.
U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue to be held June 21
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:47 pm
Washington, June 17 (IBNS): The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Defence have announced that the inaugural U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue (D&SD) will be held in Washington, D.C. June 21.
US Deputy Secretary of State to visit Cancun
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:33 pm
Washington, June 17 (IBNS): US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan will travel on Monday, June 19 to Cancun, Mexico to represent the United States at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States meeting, officials said.
CRTC bans unlocking fees for cellphones from Dec 1
Jun 17, 2017, at 01:01 am
Ottawa, June 16 (IBNS):The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the regulatory agency for broadcasting and telecommunication, on Friday announced that as of Dec 1, 2017, all individual and small business wireless service customers will have the right to have their cellphones and other mobile devices unlocked free of charge upon request.
Canada needs national system to track health and stress assessment of fresh water
Jun 16, 2017, at 04:28 pm
Toronto, June 16 (IBNS): Canada is home to 20 percent of the world's freshwater, but significant disruption of watersheds due to urbanization, forestry, municipal and industrial pollution as well as climate change had an adverse effect on health, economy and the wellbeing of wildlife, the first nationwide assessment of Canada’s freshwater report said.
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister to participate in EU Arctic meetings
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:20 pm
Toronto, June 15 (IBNS): The Canadian government on Thursday said it is committed to the Arctic and its people.
Canada supports promotion of international peace and conflict resolution
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:18 pm
Oslo, June 15 (IBNS): The Canadian government on Thursday said it is actively engaged in supporting international peace and stability to help people affected by conflicts and crises worldwide.
Four killed as gunman attacks San Francisco UPS facility
Jun 15, 2017, at 01:54 pm
San Francisco, June 15 (IBNS): At least four people, including the attacker, were killed at a UPS facility in San Francisco on Wednesday, reports said.
Yoga is the best and most risk-free fitness option for seniors: Dinesh Bhatia
Jun 15, 2017, at 05:09 am
Toronto, June 14 (IBNS): Hazel McCallion, the former mayor of Mississauga, participated in a special session of Yoga organised by the International Yoga Day Canada (IYDC) on Monday to commemorate Seniors’ month to be celebrated at the International Centre, Mississauga, on June 25.
Virginia: Gunman who shot Congressmen, dies
Jun 15, 2017, at 04:55 am
Washington, June 14 (IBNS): Gunman who sprayed bullets on Congressmen during baseball practice on Wednesday morning, died, according to media reports.
Swmai Ramdev to visit Canada soon
Jun 15, 2017, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday said he is planning to visit Canada.
Virgina : US Congressman shot at baseball practice
Jun 15, 2017, at 12:07 am
California, June 14 (IBNS): A senior US congressman was shot by unknown men at Virgina in the USA, media reports said.
Former Alberta politician becomes oldest Canadian to summit Mount Everest
Jun 14, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Toronto, June 14 (IBNS): An ex-Alberta politician, John Oldring, 64, from Calgary, has become the oldest Canadian to climb Mount Everest, media reports said.
Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, says study
Jun 14, 2017, at 03:19 am
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS): Hate crimes rose by 5% in Canada in 2015, largely due to an increase in incidents targeting certain religious and ethno-cultural groups, specifically the Muslim population and Arabs or West Asians, a new study has said.
Canadian Environment Minister wraps up G7 meeting
Jun 14, 2017, at 01:01 am
Toronto, June 13 (IBNS) Canada's Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna, has wrapped up the two-day G7 Environment Ministers’ meeting in Bologna, Italy.
US, coalition continue strikes to defeat ISIS in Syria, Iraq
Jun 11, 2017, at 01:16 am
Washington, June 10 (IBNS): U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Friday, conducting 27 strikes consisting of 70 engagements], Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Saturday.
It's time to put America First, says Donald Trump at Infrastructure Summit
Jun 10, 2017, at 03:20 pm
Washington, Jun 10 (IBNS): American President Donald Trump reiterated his 'America First' stance and said it's time for his country to incorporate its own people in various jobs, while using its own resources.
Mayor Tory voices concerns about Toronto Community Housing
Jun 07, 2017, at 06:22 pm
Toronto, June 7 (IBNS): In a letter sent to Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) in Toronto, Mayor John Tory drew their attention to the social housing crisis in the city of Toronto, according to media reports.