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US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate

US economy grew at a solid 3% rate last quarter, government says in final estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy expanded at a healthy 3% annual pace from April through June, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment, the government said Thursday, leaving its previous estimate unchanged.
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Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 21 months in jail in case seen as barometer of press freedom

Hong Kong court sentences journalist to 21 months in jail in case seen as barometer of press freedom

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court sentenced a former editor of a shuttered news publication to 21 months in prison on Thursday in a sedition case that is widely seen as an indicator of media freedom in the city, once hailed as a beacon of press free
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Economy to grow moderately, rates to fall below three per cent next year: Deloitte

Economy to grow moderately, rates to fall below three per cent next year: Deloitte

Deloitte Canada expects economic growth to pick up next year as it forecasts the Bank of Canada to cut its key interest rate below three per cent by mid-2025.
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'Not impossible': Facebook whistleblower Haugen talks protecting kids on social media

'Not impossible': Facebook whistleblower Haugen talks protecting kids on social media

TORONTO — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen feels "extremely hopeful" about society's ability to push social media platforms into being safer but for change to come, she says these companies need to be motivated in a new way.
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Rising prices pinch B.C. households. Political parties feel the pressure, too

Rising prices pinch B.C. households. Political parties feel the pressure, too

VANCOUVER — In the seven years since the NDP came to power in British Columbia, food prices have jumped by almost 30 per cent. Rent and transport costs are up by about a quarter, while the cost of filling up with gasoline has risen by almost half.
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Party leaders of different stripes seem to agree on involuntary addiction treatment

Party leaders of different stripes seem to agree on involuntary addiction treatment

FREDERICTON — As they both campaign for re-election, the premiers of British Columbia and New Brunswick appear to agree on one controversial issue: involuntary care for those with severe drug addictions. Earlier this month, B.C.
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Teck Resources shuts down part of zinc plant in Trail, B.C., due to 'localized' fire

Teck Resources shuts down part of zinc plant in Trail, B.C., due to 'localized' fire

TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Tech Resources says a fire at its zinc plant in Trail, B.C., has shut down one of the plant's four sections, but the other three remain in operation as it investigates the cause of the "localized" blaze.
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N.B. election debate: Higgs defends major tax cut promise as services struggle

N.B. election debate: Higgs defends major tax cut promise as services struggle

MONCTON, N.B.
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Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment

Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment

A federal judge on Wednesday approved a $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles (32 kilometers) of last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Saskatchewan education minister facing second conflict of interest investigation

Saskatchewan education minister facing second conflict of interest investigation

REGINA — Saskatchewan's education minister is facing a second investigation by the conflict of interest commissioner, this time surrounding investments into two helium companies.
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