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U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note, with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. GDP grew by 2.8 per cent, compared with 2.9 per cent in 2023.

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Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are

Police in Ejaz Choudry death tried to keep their identities secret. Now we know who they are

More than four years after Ejaz Choudry was shot and killed by Peel police, CBC News has learned the names of the officers involved that day — and for one of them, this wasn’t his first deadly encounter with a person in crisis. The revelations come after a lengthy court battle in which Peel police tried unsuccessfully to keep the officers’ identities hidden from the public.

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Business, Economy, National, Retail, Trade

February 5, 2025

Trade surplus with U.S. widened in December but down overall in 2024: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. widened in…

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Labour, Sports

February 5, 2025

CFL boosts salary cap to over $6.06 million in 2025

TORONTO — CFL teams will have more money to spend…

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Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl 'kingpins' with mandatory life sentences
Star

February 5, 2025

Poilievre promises to hit fentanyl ‘kingpins’ with mandatory life sentences

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday that, if elected, he…

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How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?
Star

February 5, 2025

How do you talk to your kids about the use of medically-assisted death?

One retired social worker says it’s important to have open,…

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Business, Politics, Sports

February 5, 2025

Scarcity behind the medals: Canada’s national sport organizations running deficits

The winner of a complete set of medals and Canada’s…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 5, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the party leaders are on Wednesday, Feb. 5

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

February 5, 2025

New wrongful conviction review body could see hundreds of applications

OTTAWA — A new independent commission tasked by the federal…

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Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?
Star

February 5, 2025

Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?

In addition to causing widespread destruction, climate disasters are battering…

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Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows
Star

February 5, 2025

Controversial comics Danger Cats to perform at Hamilton sports bar after comedy club cancels shows

Hamilton’s Levity Comedy Club has cancelled this weekend’s two shows…

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