Toronto's subway system connects to Vaughan, commuters happy with line extension
Dec 19, 2017, at 07:19 pm
Toronto, Dec 19 (IBNS): With the new Line 1 extension of the Toronto Transit Commission's (TTC's) subway train network commissioned recently, the city's transport system got a major fillip, according to media reports.
York Regional Police sends strict message about safe driving
Dec 19, 2017, at 06:58 pm
Toronto, Dec 19 (IBNS): The York Regional Police (YRP) in a recent release said that it has removed 28 impaired drivers and charged 50 distracted drivers in a seven-day period.
At least three killed as Amtrak train jumps track
Dec 19, 2017, at 04:32 pm
Washington, Dec 19 (IBNS): At least three people died and about 100 others sustained injuries after a Portland bound Amtrak train from Seattle derailed near Washington on Monday, reports said.
US says N Korea carried out WannaCry virus
Dec 19, 2017, at 04:29 pm
Washington, Dec 19 (IBNS): Earlier this year, over 230,000 computers across 150 countries were affected by the WannaCry computer bug, starting rumours that a certain Asian regime was behind the attack.
Several feared dead in Amtrak passenger train derailment in Washington state
Dec 19, 2017, at 06:12 am
Seattle, Dec 18 (IBNS): An Amtrak train derailed Monday morning in the state of Washington in United States during its inaugural run in a new route, killing several people, said officials.
Amtrak passenger train derails in Washington state, several feared dead
Dec 19, 2017, at 05:07 am
Los Angeles, Dec 18 (IBNS): Several people are feared dead as an Amtrak passenger train derailed in Washington state on Monday, media reports said.
Richard Wagner to swear in as Canada's new Chief Justice
Dec 19, 2017, at 01:40 am
Ottawa, Dec 18 (IBNS): Quebec jurist Richard Wagner will swear in as Canada's new Chief Justice at Rideau Hall here on Monday.
Thousands stranded in Atlanta airport as facility grapples with power outage
Dec 18, 2017, at 08:41 pm
Atlanta, Dec 14 (IBNS): Thousands of commuters were left stranded at the Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in Atlanta, the world's busiest airport, as the facility grappled with power outage on Sunday.
Sherman death: Couple died of neck compression; Murder unit to investigate
Dec 18, 2017, at 03:59 pm
Toronto, Dec 18 (IBNS): Police had earlier placed Canadian billionaire Barry and his wife Honey Sherman's death as suspicious, now reports have confirmed that the duo died of neck compression.
Canadian billionaire found dead in home, PM Trudeau condoles
Dec 17, 2017, at 03:22 am
Toronto, Dec 16 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condoled the death of the country's billionaire who were found dead in their home, media reports said.
Canadian billionaire Barry Sherman, wife Honey found dead at home
Dec 16, 2017, at 05:05 pm
Ontario, Dec 16 (IBNS): The bodies of Canadian billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife Honey were reportedly found inside their home in Toronto, reports said.
Stateless man gets chance from court to live in Canada
Dec 16, 2017, at 03:03 am
Toronto, Dec 15 (IBNS): Francisco Suarez Abeleira, a stateless man, who was born in Mexico has been granted a chance by the court to live in Canada permanently, media reports said.
Drug charges slapped on Toronto men caught while taking wrong turn in Canada-US border
Dec 15, 2017, at 08:18 pm
Toronto, Dec 15 (IBNS): Two Toronto men were slapped with drug charges after 120 grams of suspected cocaine were seized from their car, according to media reports.
Canada: Toronto woman charged with attempt to murder of man and child
Dec 15, 2017, at 04:54 am
Toronto, Dec 14 (IBNS): In one of the bizarre incidents, a Toronto woman has been charged with an attempt to murder a man and a child, media reports said.
US lawmaker facing sexual assault charge dies of alleged suicide
Dec 14, 2017, at 05:04 pm
Frankfort, Dec 14 (IBNS): Accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, 57-year-old Kentucky politician Dan Johnson died of an alleged suicide, reports said.
More schools in Ontario to benefit from new child care spaces
Dec 14, 2017, at 03:58 am
Toronto, Dec 13 (IBNS): Ontario is adding new child care spaces to nearly 200 schools across Ontario to give relief to parents in Toronto who are reported to be paying on an average at $1,758 a month, which is the most expensive child care option in Canada, for all age groups.
Canada: Liberals, New Democrats vote in favour of Marijuana Act in Ontario
Dec 13, 2017, at 08:14 pm
Ottawa, Dec 13 (IBNS): The Liberals and the New Democrats have voted in favour of the Marijuana Act, to be effective from July 1, 2018, in Ontario, media reports said.
USA : Democrat Jones wins Alabama Senate election, blow to Donald Trump;
Dec 13, 2017, at 07:26 pm
Washington DC, Dec 13 (IBNS): In a stunning setback for President Donald Trump, Democrat Doug Jones has won the Senate seat in the deeply conservative southern state of Alabama, media reports said.
Richard Wagner becomes new Chief Justice of Canada
Dec 13, 2017, at 04:53 am
Ottawa, Dec 12 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Justice Richard Wagner as the country's new Chief Justice on Tuesday, media reports said.
Bangladeshi-origin man responsible for Manhattan explosion
Dec 12, 2017, at 05:28 am
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): A Bangladeshi-origin man inspired by the Islamic State has been identified to be responsible for the explosion that hit New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday, media reports said.
4 injured in Manhattan explosion, NY Mayor calls it an 'attempted terrorist attack'
Dec 12, 2017, at 02:25 am
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least four people were injured as an explosion hit New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday as city Mayor Bill de Blasio calling the incident as an 'attempted terrorist attack'.
Canada: NDP leader Jagmeet Singh visits Montreal
Dec 12, 2017, at 02:09 am
Montreal, Dec 11 (IBNS): New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh is in Montreal as he is undertaking his first cross-country tour, media reports said.
Canada: St. John's woman accuses court of caring abuser more than her future
Dec 12, 2017, at 02:07 am
St. John's, Dec 11 (IBNS): A St. John's woman, Aden Savoie, accused the court for caring her boyfriend, who had abused her, than caring the woman's future, media reports said.
Manhattan explosion leaves four people injured
Dec 12, 2017, at 01:50 am
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): At least four people were hurt as explosion rocked New York's Port Authority on Monday, police said.
Explosion rocks Manhattan bus terminal, 1 person taken to custody
Dec 12, 2017, at 01:04 am
New York, Dec 11 (IBNS): An explosion rocked Port Authority bus terminal at 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan on Monday, police said.
Angry Trump slams US media, calls it 'a stain' on America
Dec 11, 2017, at 04:00 pm
Washington, Dec 11 (IBNS): An angry Donald Trump slammed the US media, after a Washington Post journalist riled him with a picture from the President's Pensacola speech.
Canada PM Trudeau faces heat from US President Trump over 'trade deficit'
Dec 10, 2017, at 02:10 am
Ottawa, Dec 9 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing heat from US President Donald Trump, who acclaimed the former saying "a nice guy" but also has hit out at his counterpart over their differences on "trade deficit" discussions, media reports said.
Toronto police officer who had sex with youth group member, pleaded guilty
Dec 10, 2017, at 01:02 am
Toronto, Dec 9 (IBNS): A Toronto police officer on Thursday pleaded guilty for having a sexual relationship with a youth group member, media reports said.
Canada: Woman faces charge for driving slow in eastern Ontario
Dec 09, 2017, at 04:42 am
Toronto, Dec 8 (IBNS): A 47-year old Canadian woman has faced charge for allegedly driving slow on Highway 401 in eastern Ontario, media reports said.
Al Franken to resign, Bernie Sanders urges Trump to take a hint
Dec 08, 2017, at 05:52 pm
Washington, Dec 8 (IBNS): Engulfed by sexual allegations, US Senator Al Franken has announced his decision to step down in the coming weeks.