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January 3rd 2017

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Alberta 'still standing' on Day 2 of carbon tax as opposition promotes climate denial In Alberta, the new tax is part of a larger plan to help it reduce emissions while diversifying its oil-rich economy. The tax officially began Sunday, adding pennies to the price of gasoline. Rob Drinkwater, Canada's National Observer News, Energy, Politics \| January 2nd 2017

Alberta government defends climate plan after opposition critics post selfies The new climate change plan prompted an opposition Wildrose MLA to post a picture of himself on Twitter on New Year's Eve filling jerrycans. The Canadian Press, Canada's National Observer News, Energy, Politics \| January 1st 2016

Applications to Canadian universities surged following Donald Trump victory Although many Canadian schools had also ramped up recruiting in the U.S. recently, some say dismay over the presidential election has fuelled a spike in interest beyond their expectations. Collin Binkley News, Politics \| December 30th 2016

'Brand Trudeau' mulled to help pitch world on Canadian return to peackeeping Canadian bureaucrats pondered using the personal "brand" of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to sell the world on the merits of the country's return to peacekeeping, The Canadian Press has learned. Mike Blanchfield News, Politics \| December 30th 2016

Here's how Joseph Boyden reinforced systemic oppression of First Nations Instead of being forthright about his own questions about his heritage, he accepted accolades based on a projected assumption of indigenous heritage and he profited by this deceit. Teika Newton Opinion, Politics, Culture \| December 30th 2016

ISIL claims responsibility for nightclub attack in Istanbul as Canadian victim identified A Canadian woman killed the attack is being identified as a 39-year-old mother of two from Milton, Ont. Lori Hinnant, Dusan Stojanovic, The Canadian Press News, Politics \| January 2nd 2017

East Coast takes the plunge in polar bear swims Eighty-two-year-old Arnie Ross, clad in coral swim trunks, was the first of more than 250 people to jump off the wharf in Herring Cove, N.S., on Sunday. Adina Bresge, Nicole Thompson, Linda Givetash News \| January 1st 2016

Fireworks, performances across the country to mark start of Canada's 150th year A massive fireworks display over Parliament Hill — usually reserved for July 1 — took place Saturday evening to mark the beginning of 2017 and a year-long birthday bash across the country. The Canadian Press News \| January 1st 2016

Survey suggests Canadians see better world reputation under Trudeau Liberals In the minds of Canadians, their country's reputation on the world stage has improved under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals, according to a new poll. The Canadian Press News, Politics \| December 27th 2016

Sunwing apologizes after 'unfit' pilot passed out in Calgary cockpit Police say the pilot boarded the Boeing 737 in Calgary early Saturday for a flight that was scheduled to make stops in Regina and Winnipeg before continuing on to Cancun, Mexico. The Canadian Press News \| January 1st 2016

NFL hopeful the Trudeau government will overturn CRTC Super Bowl ad ruling Two Liberal MPs, Bob Nault and Wayne Easter, have also asked the CRTC to back down, and have written to several policy-makers warning the decision is costing the Canadian economy tens of millions. Terry Pedwell News, Politics \| December 28th 2016

It’s a wrap. Garossino's 2016 column highlights As 2016 closes out, Sandy Garossino looks back at ten column highlights of the year. Sandy Garossino Opinion, US News, Politics \| December 31st 2016

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