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The police confirmed multiple fatalities in the shooting incident. (Representational Image)

Four people, including 2 cops, killed in Canada shooting: Police

The Fredericton police said in a post on Twitter the incident was ongoing and there were multiple fatalities.

10 Aug 2018 6:14 PM

An apology was later issued by a spokesperson for McDonald's on behalf of Dan Brown, the owner of the franchise. (Photo: File)

Canada: Pregnant woman asks for latte in McDonald's, served cleaning solution instead

Upon lodging a complaint the woman learnt from staff members that two cleaning lines were linked to the coffee machine.

02 Aug 2018 4:19 PM

'I’m racist. I don’t like you, I don’t like her,' the man added. (Representational image)

'I'd kill your children first': Indian-origin couple racially abused by man in Canada

The argument started after the couple, tried to back into a parking spot and apparently got in the way of the Robertson.

31 Jul 2018 3:55 PM

The video from a witness shows the man dressed in black clothes and a black hat walking quickly and firing three shots from the sidewalk into at least one shop or restaurant. (Photo: Video screengrab | Twitter/@TheAPJournalist)

Watch: Toronto gunman fires into restaurants, cafes while walking on street

The gunman shot at 14 people, killing one of them, before being killed after an exchange of gunfire with police.

23 Jul 2018 3:44 PM

According to some media reports, the shooting took place outside a restaurant while a birthday party was underway. (Photo

Shooting in Toronto kills 1, injures child, 13 others; gunman dead: Police

Local TV station showing images of multiple ambulances, first responders, several people being treated by paramedics at the scene.

23 Jul 2018 9:23 AM

Singh's killing marked the 11th murder of the year in Brampton, another media report said. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

27-yr-old Indian man shot dead in Canada; 2 arrested

Witnesses reported at least three men running into a getaway vehicle after the shooting.

19 Jul 2018 4:16 PM

The statement came a day after avowed feminist Trudeau again defended himself against the allegation that he groped a journalist during a music festival in the western city of Creston, British Columbia in 2000. (Photo: File/AP)

'Not just one side that matters': Canadian PM on being accused of groping

Former journalist broke her silence on Friday to stand by allegation that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau groped her nearly two decades ago.

07 Jul 2018 11:22 AM

'My thoughts are with the loved ones of those who have died in Quebec during this heat wave,' Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Twitter, urging everyone to make sure they protected themselves and their families. (Representational Image)

Heat wave kills 19 in Canada

Temperatures soared to 34 degrees Celsius with a humidity that made it feel closer to 40 degrees, the meteorological service said.

05 Jul 2018 11:37 AM

To qualify for the Student Direct Stream (SDS), applicants need to meet additional requirements, in particular language levels that are stricter than regular study permit requirements. Students who do not have all of the additional information required for the SDS can apply through the regular study permit application process. (Representational image)

Indian students to benefit from new relaxed visa procedures in Canada

The Canadian move comes at a time when the UK's government has decided to exclude Indian students from easier visa norms.

25 Jun 2018 5:52 PM

Cannabis has been banned since 1923 in Canada, which legalized its therapeutic uses in 2001. (Representational image)

Canada to legalise cannabis from October 17: Justin Trudeau

Under new legislation, adults - either 18 or 19, depending on province - can legally buy, grow and consume cannabis in limited amounts.

21 Jun 2018 9:07 AM

Canada is following the lead of Uruguay in allowing a nationwide, legal marijuana market, although each Canadian province is working up its own rules for pot sales. (Photo: File/Pixabay)

Canada senate passes recreational cannabis bill but legalisation delayed

PM Justin Trudeau’s govt hoped to make pot legal by July 1, but provincial, territorial govts need 8-12 weeks to prepare for retail sales.

20 Jun 2018 4:27 PM

Trump’s personal attack on Trudeau is unprecedented in the countries’ longstanding relationship. (Photo: File)

Trump rejects G-7 communique; calls Trudeau 'dishonest, weak'

He also tweeted that US was pulling back its endorsement of the G-7 summit’s communique in part because of Trudeau’s 'false statements'.

10 Jun 2018 12:24 PM

Her fists planted on the table, she looms above an apparently nervous Trump, looking up at her and listening without response. (Photo: AP)

War of images: Angela Merkel wins G7 photo duel of world leaders

Taken by German photographer Jezco Denzel, something about the photo caught imagination of the web, and the German version went viral.

10 Jun 2018 12:16 PM

Donald Trump said his summit with Kim Jong-un represented 'a one-time' chance to forge peace between the US and North Korea. (Photo: File/AP)

'One time shot' for peace with North Korea: Donald Trump

'It's unknown territory in the truest sense but I really feel confident,' Trump said as he prepared to leave ongoing G7 summit in Canada.

09 Jun 2018 9:36 PM

Legalising weed was a 2015 campaign promise of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has admitted having smoked a joint with friends 'five or six times.' (Photo: File)

Canada Senate passes bill legalising recreational marijuana

Bill C-45, or the Cannabis Act, would allow individuals over the age of 18 to possess up to 30 grams of marijuana for personal use.

08 Jun 2018 10:20 AM

Police posted a photograph on Twitter showing two people with dark zip-up hoodies walking into an establishment with one of them appearing to be carrying an object. (Photo | Peel Regional Police Twitter)

Woman may be one of two suspects involved in blast at Indian restaurant in Canada

Two suspects with their faces covered entered Bombay Bhel restaurant on Thursday night, dropped the improvised explosive device and fled.

30 May 2018 9:24 AM

Three people had critical injuries, the Peel Regional Paramedic Service said in a tweet. (Photo: @Peel_Paramedics/Twitter)

Several injured after two men set off bomb in Indian restaurant in Ontario

Some 15 people were taken to the hospital after the blast at the Bombay Bhel restaurant.

25 May 2018 11:11 AM

Local media suggested the man may have fallen into the space behind the wall from a ventilation shaft above. (Photo: File | Representational)

Adult male body found inside wall of women's toilet in Canada mall

'Investigators do not suspect foul play and the death remains classified as undetermined,' Calgary police spokeswoman Emma Poole said.

01 May 2018 9:57 AM

Suspect Alek Minassian, 25, was charged with 10 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder in the incident. (Photo: LinkedIn)

Toronto van suspect posted 'cryptic message' just before attack, say police

Suspect Alek Minassian had the hallmarks of deadly vehicle assaults by ISIS supporters.

25 Apr 2018 8:39 AM

Toronto police investigates an incident where an van struck multiple people at a major intersection. (Photo: AP)

Toronto: 10 dead, 16 hurt as van runs into pedestrians; suspect held

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) identified the suspect as Alek Minassian, 25.

24 Apr 2018 6:32 AM

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