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Statistics Canada says spending by Canadian households helped the economy grow at an annualized rate of 1.7 per cent in the first three months of the year. Economists say this may increase odds of Bank of Canada interest rate cut. Spending by Canadian households helped the economy grow at an …

The United States has busted some spies lately who are old enough to qualify for retirement benefits. These cases — and others that came before them — demonstrate that there’s no age-limit on being held accountable for spying. Detecting hostile spies can be a long process, but U.S. has no …

Vermont has become the first state to enact a law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the damage caused by climate change after the state suffered catastrophic summer flooding and damage from other extreme weather. Other states are already eyeing similar legislation, but the oil and gas …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s call for a summer gas tax holiday became a topic of heated debate in the House of Commons this week, with the Conservatives and Liberals arguing over how much the proposal would actually save Canadian families. Liberals and academics are questioning Pierre Poilievre’s numbers — one …

Seniors are among the fastest-growing age group for using cannabis in Canada. Meanwhile, the number of seniors ending up in emergency departments with cannabis poisoning has also risen sharply since legalization, new research shows. More seniors landing in emergency department for cannabis poisoning after legalization, study finds. Many seniors are …

The three of them once stood side-by-side as road captains of a historic protest. Now, more than two years after thousands of honking vehicles rolled through Ottawa in what became known as the Freedom Convoy, two narratives are emerging in court — potentially splitting the fates of Pat King, Tamara …

In a ruling posted earlier this week, Justice Carla L. Forth called the actions of the accused, Hayden Chokrev-Evans, “predatory.” Judge says acts showed ‘high level of violence and callous disregard’ for the victim. Warning: This story contains graphic details related to sexual assault A 23-year-old man who worked for …

Kapamilya actress Elisse Joson is embracing a new chapter in her life — as a mother to her three-year-old daughter Felize with actor McCoy de Leon. Despite the demands of motherhood, however, Joson continues to prioritize her skincare routine and overall wellness. At her grand reveal as the face of …

Judicial vacancies, the increasing complexity of cases and a shortage of lawyers are all contributing to charges being tossed due to unreasonable delays, people working in the justice system say. Complex cases, judicial vacancies and a lack of lawyers all contribute to delays. Two and a half years after Norman …

The 74-year-old was in hospital after being the target of what Correctional Service Canada called a “major assault” on May 19 at the maximum security Port-Cartier Institution, about 480 kilometres northeast of Quebec City. Pickton was found guilty of murdering 6 women but bragged about killing 49. WARNING: This article …