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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, Retail

February 2, 2025

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian…

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Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day
Star

February 2, 2025

Wiarton Willie predicts early spring, but Fred, Sam and Lucy the Lobster disagree on Groundhog Day

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring. But Willie’s prediction…

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Exposing the celebrity sell; Unequal phone payments: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

February 2, 2025

Exposing the celebrity sell; Unequal phone payments: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis in stunning 3-team blockbuster
Star

February 2, 2025

Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to Lakers for Anthony Davis in stunning 3-team blockbuster

Luka Doncic led Dallas to the NBA Finals last season….

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 2, 2025

Ontario election 2025: How to cast your vote on or before Feb. 27

Ontario’s snap election is set for Feb. 27. Here’s what…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

February 2, 2025

Ontario voter turnout hit a record low in 2022. Will this election be any different?

TORONTO — The last time Ontarians went to the polls,…

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From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?
Star

February 2, 2025

From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?

Right up to this week with Companion, the warning that…

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We're being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?
Star

February 2, 2025

We’re being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?

Restaurants, events and even hospitals generally offer meat as the…

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Trump claims there are only '2 genders.' Historians say that's never been true
Star

February 2, 2025

Trump claims there are only ‘2 genders.’ Historians say that’s never been true

The Trump administration’s ‘two gender’ policy is sparking fear and…

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