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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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North Korea is sending troops to Russia, South Korea's intelligence agencies believe | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

North Korea is sending troops to Russia, South Korea’s intelligence agencies believe | CBC News

North Korea has shipped 1,500 special forces troops to Russia’s…

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Manitoba reaches deal to join federal school food program | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Manitoba reaches deal to join federal school food program | CBC News

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew’s NDP government is set today to…

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Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in 'historic' proposed deal | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Tobacco giants would pay out $32.5B to provinces, smokers in ‘historic’ proposed deal | CBC News

Three tobacco giants are proposing to pay close to $25…

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Winnipeg Liberal cabinet minister won't seek re-election. But Dan Vandal doesn't blame Trudeau | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Winnipeg Liberal cabinet minister won’t seek re-election. But Dan Vandal doesn’t blame Trudeau | CBC News

Dan Vandal says his decision not to seek a fourth…

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Women falling through the cracks as N.L. lags on breast screening changes, advocate says | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Women falling through the cracks as N.L. lags on breast screening changes, advocate says | CBC News

Five months after announcing an intention to lower the recommended…

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Swifties beware: Scammers are hacking into Facebook accounts to sell tickets to sold-out Taylor Swift shows | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Swifties beware: Scammers are hacking into Facebook accounts to sell tickets to sold-out Taylor Swift shows | CBC News

As Taylor Swift is set to embark on the Canadian…

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The art of the steal: Police investigate heist at Edmonton hospital | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

The art of the steal: Police investigate heist at Edmonton hospital | CBC News

Seven works of local art mysteriously vanished in early October…

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Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Fast-food chains serving up halal food with a side of misinformation, expired certificates | CBC News

Some of Canada’s most popular restaurants are now serving halal…

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Ontario man who recorded woman saying 'go back to India' calls it proof of racism he and friends face | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Ontario man who recorded woman saying ‘go back to India’ calls it proof of racism he and friends face | CBC News

In 2023, Waterloo region had the highest rate of police-reported…

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