Olivia, Oliver top B.C. charts as most popular baby names in 2019
VICTORIA — Olivia outstrips Oliver as the most popular name for babies…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Year: 2019
Trump says he’ll sign first-step China trade deal on Jan. 15
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The first phase of a U.S.-China trade…Associated Press / December 31, 2019
Pilot shortage can’t be addressed by existing programs, documents suggest
OTTAWA — Federal officials combing through skills training programs have concluded major…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Cheers, tears, prayers for 2020: A new decade is ushered in
Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell to a decade that will…Associated Press / December 31, 2019
Edmonton police determine recent deaths of two women, one man are homicides
EDMONTON — Police in Edmonton say they have determined three deaths over…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Red Deer firefighters plan annual Christmas tree pick-up
Red Deer firefighters will once again provide Christmas tree pick-up service for…Mamta Lulla / December 31, 2019
RCMP make arrest after officer dragged by car in northern Saskatchewan
LA LOCHE, Sask. — RCMP say they have arrested a man suspected…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Truck containing volatile material catches fire, closes B.C.’s Highway 97C
MERRITT, B.C. — British Columbia’s Okanagan Connector is closed to traffic because…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Poor weather hampering search for skier missing on southeast B.C. mountain
TRAIL, B.C. — A search is underway in southeastern British Columbia for…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Passenger train derails in Manitoba with 12 on board, no serious injuries
MACGREGOR, Man. — VIA Rail says an investigation is underway to determine…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Maple Leafs sign defenceman Justin Holl to $6 million, three-year extension
TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Justin Holl to…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Canada sends two more groups of Canadians to Australia to help fight wildfires
WINNIPEG — Firefighters from across Canada are on their way to Australia…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Lethbridge Police investigate sudden death of six-month-old infant
Lethbridge Police are looking into the sudden death of an infant. During…Mamta Lulla / December 31, 2019
Poll on best prime ministers of the 20th century suggests regional divide
OTTAWA — There appears to be a regional divide in how fondly…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Popular program to sponsor parents, grandparents postponed by Liberals
OTTAWA — The federal government has hit pause on a popular immigration…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Montreal airports warn of possible delays after refuellers launch strike
MONTREAL — Workers in charge of refuelling planes at two Montreal airports…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Alberta justice minister says province will ‘fight back’ against carbon tax
CALGARY — Alberta is promising to continue its fight against the federal…The Canadian Press / December 31, 2019
Mild weather forecast for early January in Red Deer
New Year’s Day expected to be above zeroSusan Zielinski / December 31, 2019
Alberta’s fight against Ottawa’s carbon tax continues: Minister Doug Schweitzer
On Wednesday, Ottawa imposes its carbon tax, forcing Albertans to pay more…Mamta Lulla / December 31, 2019
No fireworks in Red Deer during New Year’s Eve
If you’re heading to Bower Ponds New Year’s Eve for fireworks, you…Mamta Lulla / December 31, 2019