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Economist says temporary tax cut, relief cheques play into rosier growth picture

Economist says temporary tax cut, relief cheques play into rosier growth picture

TORONTO — The federal government's "meaty" move to pause federal sales tax on a long list of items and send cheques to millions of Canadians this spring could factor into an improving outlook for growth in 2025, one economist says.
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As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

As N.L. firm pivots, scientists say Canada's green hydrogen dreams are far-fetched

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland energy company's embrace of data centres is raising doubts about eastern Canadian hopes of harnessing the region's howling winds to supply Germany with power from green hydrogen.
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SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who led US crackdown on cryptocurrencies, to step down

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler, who was aggressive in his oversight of cryptocurrencies and other financial markets, will step down from his post on January 20.
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Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt

Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
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At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in Pakistan's restive northwest on Thursday, killing at least 38 people, including six women, and wounding 20 others in one of the region's deadliest such attacks in rec
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Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be 'laborious' for some

Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be 'laborious' for some

A temporary pause on charging the federal sales tax on many items has retailers excited, even though they say preparing for the relief will mean a lot of extra work in a short period of time.
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Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL's 'No Escape Rule'

Montreal Victoire coach Cheverie undecided on PWHL's 'No Escape Rule'

MONTREAL — Since its inception, the Professional Women's Hockey League has sought to break new ground with innovative rules.
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Phone, banking records shown to jury in human smuggling trial

Phone, banking records shown to jury in human smuggling trial

FERGUS FALLS — The jury in a human smuggling trial was presented with phone, banking and other information Thursday that the prosecution says shows two accused men carried out plans to sneak people across the Canada-U.S.
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Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts water fluoridation vote by Montreal council

Petition by RFK Jr. fan prompts water fluoridation vote by Montreal council

MONTREAL — Municipal officials are considering an end to water fluoridation on the island of Montreal in a move spurred by a petition from a resident who claims he has the support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing

Northvolt says Quebec battery plant will proceed despite bankruptcy filing

MONTREAL — Northvolt AB is filing for bankruptcy protection in the United States, but says the move will not jeopardize the manufacturer's planned electric vehicle battery plant in Quebec.
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