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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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ANALYSIS | Why Danielle Smith might move Alberta ministries from Edmonton to UCP-friendly places | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

ANALYSIS | Why Danielle Smith might move Alberta ministries from Edmonton to UCP-friendly places | CBC News

Premier Danielle Smith would like to stoke more population growth…

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Higher oil prices expected to help increase Alberta government 2024-25 surplus | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Higher oil prices expected to help increase Alberta government 2024-25 surplus | CBC News

Alberta’s first-quarter fiscal update shows the government expects a surplus…

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Plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, CIA official says | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Plot to attack Taylor Swift’s Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, CIA official says | CBC News

The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift…

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High-profile B.C. United MLAs Shirley Bond, Todd Stone withdraw from provincial election | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

High-profile B.C. United MLAs Shirley Bond, Todd Stone withdraw from provincial election | CBC News

B.C. United Leader Kevin Falcon’s decision to pull his party…

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Accused in Edmonton Corn Maze killing found not criminally responsible in previous cases | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Accused in Edmonton Corn Maze killing found not criminally responsible in previous cases | CBC News

A man charged with second-degree murder in the killing of…

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Gitanyow hereditary chiefs set up blockade in bid to halt construction of LNG pipeline in B.C. | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

Gitanyow hereditary chiefs set up blockade in bid to halt construction of LNG pipeline in B.C. | CBC News

Gitanyow hereditary chiefs and a group of young Indigenous people…

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As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

As anger erupts in Kursk, Putin plays down Ukrainian offensive | CBC News

In Kursk region, some residents are angry about the response…

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'I wasn't thinking about sex': MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

‘I wasn’t thinking about sex’: MP responds to claim that he made homophobic comment | CBC News

Conservative MP Garnett Genuis is denying claims that comments he…

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House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News
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August 29, 2024

House Speaker calls on MPs to improve behaviour after rowdy question period last week | CBC News

House Speaker Greg Fergus is calling on MPs to improve…

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