Toronto, Sept 18 : People are always told not to talk on cell phones while driving, now Ontario''s doctors are the latest to advise the same, insisting that the cell phones can be as fatal as alcohol when mixed with driving.

The experts from Ontario Medical Association compiled studies from around the world, pointing to the dangers in a bid to get action from the Ontario government.

They say that mobile phone use affects a driver’s cognitive function, visual concentration, speed of processing information, and reaction time.

The Canadian astronomers recently released an infrared image that shows a planet circling a star, which is similar to the Sun. the astronomers have detected this event for the very first event.

The image of the star “1RXS J160929.1-210524” has been taken by three scientists from the University of Toronto through the help of the Gemini Observatory in Mauna Kea in Hawaii. This planet may be a companion orbiting planet just 500 light years from Earth.

Rooted on by family and friends, Wednesday night saw Theo Tams, a student of Alberta being crowned the new Canadian Idol. Wiping tears, Theo made a brief emotion-filled acceptance speech before a cheering crowd.

In East-meets-West showdown, the 23-year old crooner with a big voice, beat 22-year old Mitch MacDonald, a carpenter from Port Hood, Nova Scotia, in a star-packed show that featured Mariah Carey and John Legend. Dressed in a sparkling black mini-dress and high stilettos, Mariah enthralled the audience with her disco-themed single, ‘I,m That Chick,’ and her hit ‘We Belong Together,’ with Legend performing ‘Green Light’ and ‘Evolve’ from his upcoming album.

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Chennai, Sept. 9 : Canadian warships -- the HMS Calgary and the HMS Protecteur -- will make a three-day stopover in Chennai on Wednesday (September 10), as they embark on their return journey around the globe after a four month counter-terrorism deployment to the Arabian Sea as part of a multinational coalition known as Combined Task Force (CTF) 150.

The Commanding Officer of the multi-purpose frigate Calgary, Commander Kelly Larkin, will be available to speak to the press shortly after his ship''s arrival at approximately 11 a. m. There will also be an opportunity for members of the media to briefly tour the Canadian frigate after the exchange with the ship''s Captain.

New Delhi, Sept. 8 : Canadian Foreign Minister David Emerson today welcomed the Nuclear Suppliers Group’s decision to allow nuclear trade with India.

“Canada’s decision to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group consensus marks a turning point in our relations with India and will help to facilitate a more comprehensive and robust bilateral relationship,” said Minister Emerson in a statement issued by the Canadian High Commission here.