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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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Party City to shut down in U.S., but Canadian stores unaffected
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December 20, 2024

Party City to shut down in U.S., but Canadian stores unaffected

Party City is reportedly closing all of its stores across…

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Woman accused of crushing animals to death with feet for dark web videos denied bail
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December 20, 2024

Woman accused of crushing animals to death with feet for dark web videos denied bail

A Winnipeg woman accused of crushing animals to death with…

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Manitoba family gets wrong passports delivered days before Christmas vacation
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December 20, 2024

Manitoba family gets wrong passports delivered days before Christmas vacation

A family from Portage la Prairie, Man., applied in person…

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Will the Amazon strike be the grinch to consumers' holiday shopping? Probably not.
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December 20, 2024

Will the Amazon strike be the grinch to consumers’ holiday shopping? Probably not.

With Christmas less than a week away, Amazon workers at…

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Gunshots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school for 3rd time this year
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December 20, 2024

Gunshots fired at Toronto Jewish girls school for 3rd time this year

Toronto police say the service’s hate crime unit is investigating…

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U.S. drops $10M bounty for HTS leader after 'very productive' diplomat meeting in Damascus
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December 20, 2024

U.S. drops $10M bounty for HTS leader after ‘very productive’ diplomat meeting in Damascus

Senior U.S. diplomats visiting Damascus on Friday met with Syria’s…

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The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?
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December 20, 2024

The U.K. and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service?

Selling off or privatizing Canada Post is just one of…

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The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut
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December 20, 2024

The only way Palestinians can get cash in Gaza is to use money exchangers — who take a big cut

In Gaza, where banknotes are in short supply, Palestinians are…

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New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach
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December 20, 2024

New leaders often tighten ethics, transparency rules. Danielle Smith and UCP take different approach

The UCP has created a more generous gift policy and…

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