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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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Atlantic, Health, Politics

February 5, 2026

N.L. premier says ‘fractured’ federal approach to pharmacare creating inequities

ST. JOHN’S — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador has…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Striking Laurentian University staff to vote on proposed deal as picketing continues

The union representing striking faculty, librarians and counsellors at Laurentian…

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Many kids feel hopeless about climate change. Here's what helps
Star

February 5, 2026

Many kids feel hopeless about climate change. Here’s what helps

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check in…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

February 5, 2026

Daniel Johnson

Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it sees signs…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Here are all the Toronto officers charged in a corruption and organized crime probe

Eight current and retired Toronto police officers have been charged…

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Who are the Toronto police officers accused of assisting organized crime?
Star

February 5, 2026

Who are the Toronto police officers accused of assisting organized crime?

A major corruption probe by police in York Region on…

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Sports

February 5, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Raptors stumble in 128-126 loss to Timberwolves before NBA trade deadline

TORONTO — For 24 minutes, the Toronto Raptors dominated the…

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Moltbook claims to be a social network for AI bots. But humans are behind its rapid growth
Star

February 5, 2026

Moltbook claims to be a social network for AI bots. But humans are behind its rapid growth

It’s branded as the world’s first social network for AI…

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Children’s Aid Society, couple in murder trial and doctors sued for $4M by family of 2 brothers
Star

February 5, 2026

Children’s Aid Society, couple in murder trial and doctors sued for $4M by family of 2 brothers

The Halton and Ottawa Children’s Aid Societies are being sued…

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