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Germany's economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024

Germany's economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024

BERLIN (AP) — The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in which the economy is the top issue.
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As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

As fruit buds swell, B.C. farmers hit by 2024 deep freeze hope for better harvest

Peter Simonsen says buds on the peach trees at his farm in Naramata, B.C., are already starting to swell early. But that makes him nervous.
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Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick .
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Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

Two private lunar landers head toward the moon in a roundabout journey

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — In a two-for-one moonshot, SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers Wednesday for U.S. and Japanese companies looking to jumpstart business on Earth’s dusty sidekick .
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Canadian government approves Bunge's US$8.2-billion acquisition of Viterra

Canadian government approves Bunge's US$8.2-billion acquisition of Viterra

The Canadian government has approved Bunge Ltd.'s US$8.2-billion acquisition of Viterra Ltd. in a decision that includes terms and conditions meant to allay concerns about competition.
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Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales

Class-action lawsuit accuses Loblaws, Walmart and Sobeys of underweight meat sales

VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit launched in British Columbia alleges Loblaws, Walmart Canada and Sobeys "misrepresented" the weight of meat products by including the weight of packaging in calculating prices.
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Ford praises federal border plan ahead of meeting with prime minister, premiers

Ford praises federal border plan ahead of meeting with prime minister, premiers

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he's now convinced the federal government has a "phenomenal" plan to secure the Canada-U. S. border in response to Donald Trump's tariff threat — although he didn't offer up any details of that plan.
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Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

Albertans await decision on potential coal mine as public hearings wrap up

CALGARY — The final days of hearings into a contentious coal exploration project in southwestern Alberta were met with protests in downtown Calgary on Tuesday.
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P.E.I.'s King leads bus delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports

P.E.I.'s King leads bus delegation to northeastern U.S. to highlight Canadian exports

FREDERICTON — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King is hoping cooler heads prevail and trade continues to flow uninterrupted across the United States-Canada border after president-elect Donald Trump takes office next week.
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Manitoba government buying properties as part of homelessness plan

Manitoba government buying properties as part of homelessness plan

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is buying apartment buildings and plans to start clearing encampments next month as part of its long-term strategy to reduce homelessness.
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