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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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Travel companies refund Sask. families after non-disclosure fiasco at Mexican resort
Star

January 23, 2025

Travel companies refund Sask. families after non-disclosure fiasco at Mexican resort

Compensation is coming for two Saskatchewan families who went public…

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'We ... do not condone Nazism' say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture
Star

January 23, 2025

‘We … do not condone Nazism’ say Reddit groups banning X links over Elon Musk hand gesture

Whatever billionaire Elon Musk’s intentions were when he thrust his…

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Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church
Star

January 23, 2025

Ex-MLB star Mariano Rivera, wife accused of child sex abuse coverup involving church

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are…

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'You are a monster': Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children
Star

January 23, 2025

‘You are a monster’: Former Catholic priest pleads guilty to sexually assaulting Nunavut children

Eric Dejaeger, 77, entered his guilty pleas in an Iqaluit…

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Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc
Star

January 23, 2025

Emilia Pérez, Wicked dominate Oscar nominations, Sugarcane up for best doc

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles that…

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Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests
Star

January 23, 2025

Trans Mountain expansion has delivered so far on some profitable promises, report suggests

A recently released report compiled by a local economist suggests…

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How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country
Star

January 23, 2025

How the corporatization of vet clinics is driving up prices across the country

Editor’s note: This story is part of a joint investigation with the…

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Widow to keep $100K from late husband's RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency
Star

January 23, 2025

Widow to keep $100K from late husband’s RRSP after court victory against Canada Revenue Agency

An Alberta widow will be allowed to keep tens of…

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District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?
Star

January 23, 2025

District of North Vancouver exits X. Will other municipalities follow?

The municipality’s corporate account was shuttered for good on Wednesday,…

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