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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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Online marketplace prices can be enticing. 'Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips
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December 14, 2024

Online marketplace prices can be enticing. ‘Tis the season to be scammed, so here are some anti-fraud tips

Whether buying or selling online this holiday season or any…

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South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order
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December 14, 2024

South Korean parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over martial law order

South Korea’s parliament voted Saturday to impeach President Yoon Suk…

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For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward
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December 14, 2024

For these grieving partners, Camp Widow offered a way forward

At the annual Camp Widow event, individuals who have lost…

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Will Parliament be a 'gong show' again in 2025?
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December 14, 2024

Will Parliament be a ‘gong show’ again in 2025?

About the only thing all parties in the Commons can…

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The dollars and cents of sexy Netflix Christmas movies
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December 14, 2024

The dollars and cents of sexy Netflix Christmas movies

Netflix has put out three of its own Christmas movies…

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H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we're watching in 2025
Star

December 14, 2024

H5N1. Ozempic. Toxic drugs. Here are the health stories we’re watching in 2025

The rapid-fire spread of bird flu, an evolving toxic drug…

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Quebec City toboggan slide to be refrigerated to counter effects of climate change
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December 14, 2024

Quebec City toboggan slide to be refrigerated to counter effects of climate change

The company managing the Dufferin Terrace slide is investing $400,000…

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Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says
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December 13, 2024

Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says

A Mississauga man is facing life in prison in Dubai…

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Liard First Nation fires employees who criticized governance, deputy chief told to 'go back to the rez'
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December 13, 2024

Liard First Nation fires employees who criticized governance, deputy chief told to ‘go back to the rez’

Diana Lee Jimmy and Emeral Poppe, who worked for the…

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