Alberta’s carbon tax jumps
Alberta’s carbon tax jumped on New Year’s Day, but the province’s NDP government maintains the tax played a vital role in Alberta’s improving economic outlookThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
Year: 2018
New Year’s Eve fire at Pitt Meadows sawmill
No one injured.Wire Service / January 1, 2018
2018: Battleground year for B.C. chiefs
2018 is being called a battleground in a New Year’s Day Statement from Grand Chief Stewart PhillipCarmen Weld / January 1, 2018
First Canadian New Year’s babies delivered at the stroke of midnight
‘It’s a tie!’: Toronto welcomes two New Year’s babies born at midnightThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
Canadian pilot killed in seaplane crash
A prominent UK CEO and Canadian pilot were victims of Australia seaplane crashThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
UPDATE: Power still out to 200 following ice storms in Fraser Valley
BC Hydro still working to restore electricity to 200 following ice stormsThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
12 killed in Costa Rica plane crash
10 U.S. citizens including families from Florida, NY die in Costa Rica plane crashThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
B.C.’s New Year’s Baby born in Surrey
It’s a girl! The BC Government announces B.C.’s first baby of 2018 was born in SurreyGrace Kennedy / January 1, 2018
Regulations to protect killer whales working
Study finds U.S. regulations to protect killer whales near B.C. coast effectiveThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
Halifax takes the plunge despite bitter cold
Halifax kicks off New Year’s Day polar bear dips in spite of extreme coldThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
North Korea warns U.S. of its nuclear force
Kim says US should know North Korean nuclear force a realityThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
Montreal’s citywide plastic bag ban starts now
Montreal’s citywide ban on plastic shopping bags comes into effect Jan. 1, 2018The Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
Authorities investigating what led to deadly Colorado shooting
Four deputies were wounded and one killed in Colorado attackCarmen Weld / January 1, 2018
Detroit Lions fire coach after missing playoffs
The Lions fired coach Jim Caldwell after missing playoffsThe Canadian Press / January 1, 2018
Crystal ball drops in frigid Times Square to mark 2018
New Yorkers, celebrity entertainers and tourists from around the world packed a frigid Times Square to mark the start of 2018The Canadian Press / January 1, 2018