Carbon price increase officially comes into effect despite controversy

National home sales in Canada declined by 1.9 per cent in December compared to the same period a year earlier, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association, capping a year that saw lower interest rates but heightened economic anxiety.

The union representing LCBO workers continues to take steps toward possible strike action. Leaders will hold an update around noon on Tuesday.

Canada and the United States will be reviewing the downstream impact of pollution caused by B.C. coal mining.