Sidhartha Banerjee
Reporter with the Canadian Press
About Sidhartha Banerjee
Bianca Andreescu's historic win celebrated across Canada
Canadians cheered Bianca Andreescu at viewing parties, sports bars and even at the Toronto International Film Festival as she made sports history on Saturday, September 7, 2019.
Canadian detained in Cuba following boating death allowed to return home
A Quebecer who spent more than two years in legal limbo in Cuba following the death of a fellow Canadian tourist returned home last week after being liberated by Cuba's highest court.
Quebecer among LGBTQ creators suing YouTube alleging discrimination
A Canadian is among a group of LGBTQ content creators who have launched a class action lawsuit against YouTube in the United States, alleging the popular video-sharing website is censoring their content.
Montreal pet stores lose bid to suspend rules limiting them to sell shelter animals
A Quebec judge has rejected an application by Montreal pet store owners who sought to suspend a new city bylaw that bans the sale of cats, dogs and rabbits that don't come from shelters or veterinary clinics.
Oka calls for moratorium on land transfer and seeks RCMP presence in Kanesatake
The Quebec town of Oka wants the federal government to impose a moratorium on the proposed transfer of privately owned lands to the neighbouring Mohawk community of Kanesatake.
System failed slain Quebec girl, youth protection internal probe finds
The system as a whole — not one person or service — is to blame for lapses in the case of a slain seven-year-old Quebec girl who'd been followed by youth protection, according to an internal probe by the regional health authority released on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.
Coroner probes death of Quebec senior who spent 36 hours on balcony
The family of a 93-year-old Quebec woman who died after spending about 36 hours inert on her balcony at a seniors' residence wants to see better surveillance for the elderly in such establishments.
Stamps mark Canadian contribution to Apollo 11 moon mission as 50th anniversary nears
With the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that landed humans on the moon for the first time approaching, Canada Post released a pair of commemorative stamps on Thursday, June 27, 2019, highlighting the Canadian minds and technology that went a long way to making the moment happen.
Astronaut David Saint-Jacques returns to Earth, sets Canadian space record
David Saint-Jacques returned to Earth on Monday, June 24, 2019, after more than six months aboard the International Space Station.
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques set to return after more than six months in space
David Saint-Jacques is set to return to Earth on Monday, June 24, 2019, after more than six months aboard the International Space Station.