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Conservative leader says Trudeau will hike carbon tax if he wins vote in 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer welcomed 2019 with a warning that if Canadians re-elect Justin Trudeau this year, the federal carbon tax that's going to take effect will only climb.
Sable Offshore Energy Project permanently shuts down after nearly 20 years
A government agency says all production from the Sable Offshore Energy Project off the coast of Nova Scotia has been permanently shut down.
Federal tax changes come into effect as new year begins
The new year brings with it tax changes at the federal level that will affect just about every Canadian, as well as small businesses.
Feds finalize Canada Post stamp prices, with increases set for Jan. 14
Unless you really hurry, sending a letter to Santa for next Christmas will cost you a nickel more.
Transgender Canadians say death certificates don't reflect their lived identity
While a number of provinces offer gender-neutral birth certificates, many in Canada's trans and gender-diverse communities say they are concerned their lived identity is not always reflected in official documents after their death.
Chinese foreign ministry tells U.S., EU to take Canada to task for Meng arrest
Western allies' support for Canada in its argument with China over the arrests of two Canadians on national-security grounds have made China "very dissatisfied," its foreign ministry said on Monday, December 24, 2018.
Windstorm that swept B.C. south coast among 'most severe' in years: Hydro
White Rock Mayor Darryl Walker says it could take months and millions of dollars to repair the city's beloved pier after part of it was ripped away during an intense windstorm that swept over British Columbia's southern coast.
Freeland demands China release detained Canadians
After more than a week of expressing worsening upset about China's arrests of two Canadians, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday, December 22, 2018, formally demanded that Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor be let go.
New natural gas producer members back $3-million gas clean tech program
An industry-sponsored fund designed to help develop clean technology using Canadian natural gas is launching a $3-million call for project proposals.
BC Parks threatens $1-million fine as it closes off newly discovered cave
A newly discovered cave and the surrounding area in British Columbia's Wells Gray Provincial Park has been closed off to the public, with threats of fines up to $1 million for those who don't stay away, says an order from BC Parks.