Ontario likely to get its first First French-Language University soon

Aug 30, 2017, at 06:45 pm

Toronto, Aug 30 (IBNS): Ontario’s proposal to create a new French-language university in central and south-western Ontario -- governed by and for the Francophone community -- would be the first of its kind in the province and would create more job opportunities for the Ontario Francophone community, media reports said.

John A. Macdonald's name won't be removed from federal government buildings: Justin Trudeau

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:55 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the name of the country's first PM John A. Macdonald will not be removed from any building which is under the federal government, media reports said.

Canada invests in key industries to provide paid jobs to students

Aug 30, 2017, at 05:44 am

Ottawa, Aug 29 (IBNS): The federal government has decided to invest $73 million in the key industries of Canada with an aim to provide paid jobs to students, media reports said.

US: New Mexico shooting incident leaves two dead, injures four

Aug 29, 2017, at 03:46 pm

Santa Fe, Aug 29 (IBNS): At least two people were killed and four others were injured in a shooting incident which took place in US' New Mexico, reports said.

B.C. Premier John Horgan visits wildfire affected areas

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:37 am

Kamloops, Aug 28 (IBNS): British Columbia Premier John Horgan on Monday visited several wildfire struck areas in the Interior, according to the Star.

Michael Garron Hospital aims to provide heart-touching experience for LGBTQ community

Aug 29, 2017, at 07:35 am

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): Michael Garron Hospital, earlier known as Toronto East General Hospital, developed an environment to provide a heart-touching experience for people belonging to the LGBTQ community, media report said.

Power of Ideas Exhibition: Canada's interactive traveling exhibition showcasing the wonders of science

Aug 28, 2017, at 06:26 pm

Toronto, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Ontario Science Centre is holding an interactive science exhibition called the Power of Ideas (PIE) until August 31, 2017.

Hurricane Harvey: Roads inundated, at least 2000 rescued

Aug 28, 2017, at 04:08 pm

Austin, Aug 28 (IBNS): Inundated roads and submerged vehicles were a common sight across the US state of Texas, where tropical storm Harvey made landfall on Friday.

Baby Nests, Baby Pods may cause suffocation, says Health Canada

Aug 27, 2017, at 07:13 am

Ottawa, Aug 26 (IBNS): Health Canada has issued a warning about the risk of suffocation due to baby nets, baby pods, soft, padded sides, media reports said.

Canada introduces 'X' category in passports for third sex to ensure gender equality

Aug 27, 2017, at 06:41 am

Ottawa, Aug 26 (IBNS): The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced an 'X' category in passports for LGBT community with an aim to ensure gender equality.

US: Hurricane Harvey hits Texas

Aug 26, 2017, at 04:41 pm

Austin, Aug 26 (IBNS): Hurricane Harvey has made landfall in Texas with windspeed upto 215 km/hr, reports said.

North Korea: Country tests three SRBM's, America, South Korea keeping a watch

Aug 26, 2017, at 03:02 pm

Pyongyang, Aug 26 (IBNS): North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) into the sea, according to the US military.

Was John A. Macdonald an architect of genocide? Canada's first PM's contribution put to question

Aug 26, 2017, at 07:01 am

Ottawa, Aug 25 (IBNS): Canada's first Prime Minister John A. Macdonald's contribution has been put to question recently as the public schools in Ontario decided to drop his name from the education institutions and buildings, media reports said.

Justin Trudeau defends his government's response to immigration issue

Aug 25, 2017, at 06:31 am

Ottawa, Aug 24 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau defended his government's act and response to the influx of thousands of asylum seekers across borders, media reports said.

Schools must collect demographic data of students more, report says

Aug 25, 2017, at 06:30 am

Toronto, Aug 24 (IBNS): The York University researchers in a report said the schools in Ontario province must collect data of students more on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, media reports said.

Caller attacks Indian CEO in US for criticising President Trump, asks to go to India

Aug 25, 2017, at 01:30 am

Washington, Aug 24 (IBNS): An Indian CEO in the United States received verbal attacks from a caller after the former criticised President Donald Trump's response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, media reports said.

Toronto opens injection centres to combat drug overdosed deaths

Aug 23, 2017, at 06:53 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): In order to combat the drug overdosed deaths in Toronto, specific injection centres have been opened in the city on Tuesday, media reports said.

Solar Eclipse, “an incredible view”: NASA's acting administrator

Aug 23, 2017, at 06:52 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): A partial but impressive solar eclipse occurred In Canada, with best viewing sites being in Victoria, B.C. where the moon blocked 90 percent of the sun, ​in other areas of Western Canada the impact of the eclipse was between 86 to 77 percent.​

Panorama India celebrates Indian Independence Day and Grand Parade in Toronto

Aug 23, 2017, at 04:58 am

Toronto, Aug 22 (IBNS): Panorama India celebrated 71st Indian Independence Day and Grand Parade 2017 on Sunday along with Canada 150 at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto.

US Navy ship collides with merchant vessel near Straits of Malacca

Aug 21, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Washington, Aug 21 (IBNS): At least 10 sailors are missing following a collision between Guided missile-destroyer USS John S McCain and a merchant vessel near the Strait of Malacca, an official release has stated.

Shilpa Shetty graces Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto

Aug 21, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Toronto, Aug 21 (IBNS): Indian actress Shilpa Shetty graced the occasion of Indian Independence Day celebrations which was held on Sunday.

CNE2017 fair opens with several new features

Aug 21, 2017, at 06:52 am

Toronto, Aug 20 (IBNS): Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), one of North America’s largest annual fairs, got underway on Aug 18 with several new features offering 18 days of performances from the latest innovations in technology and commercial products combined with amusement park rides, midway games, entertainment, air show, delicious food, concerts and several other special events.

Canadian Tire incident: Toronto woman facing terror charges to appear before court

Aug 20, 2017, at 06:07 am

Toronto, Aug 19 (IBNS): A Toronto woman who is facing terror charges in an alleged attack at a store of the Canadian Tire has been ordered by a judge to appear in the court on Monday, media reports said.

Trump administration fires Chief Strategist Steve Bannon

Aug 19, 2017, at 03:20 pm

Washington, Aug 19 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump's Chief Strategist Steve Bannon has been sacked from his post, media reports quoted multiple White House officials as saying.

Justin Trudeau expresses grief over Barcelona terror attack

Aug 19, 2017, at 06:21 am

Ottawa, Aug 18 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his grief over the Barcelona terror attack which claimed at least 13 lives and injured dozens others on Thursday.

Influx of migrants continue in Quebec, Canadian government under pressure

Aug 19, 2017, at 06:13 am

Ottawa, Aug 18 (IBNS): The continuous influx of asylum-seeker migrants in large numbers into the country imposed serious pressure on the Canadian government, media reports said on Friday.

Iconic Summer Tradition to debut a new iconic CNE sign

Aug 18, 2017, at 06:42 am

Toronto, Aug 17 (IBNS): Move over Toronto sign, there’s a new selfie-destination waiting at this year’s Canadian National Exhibition (CNE).

Sad to see history of our great country being ripped apart, says US Trump on confederate statue removal

Aug 18, 2017, at 02:12 am

Washington, Aug 17 (IBNS): US President Donald trump on Thursday expressed his sadness over the removal of confederate statues- which many see as the nation's slaveholding history- from several places in America in the wake of Charlottesville riots that left a woman dead and many injured after an alleged White supremacist ploughed a car into a crowd of counter protesters.

CIBC breaks ties with PC Financial, launches new brand Simplii Financial

Aug 17, 2017, at 06:10 am

Toronto, Aug 16 (IBNS): The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) snapped ties with President’s Choice Financial and replaced it with a new brand Simplii Financial on Wednesday.

Indian consulate in Toronto celebrates 71st Indian Independence Day

Aug 16, 2017, at 08:01 am

Toronto, Aug 15 (IBNS): Dinesh Bhatia. Consul General of India in Toronto, hoisted the Indian tricolour in the consulate in Toronto this morning to celebrate the 71st Indian Independence Day amid a larger gathering.