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Inflation rises to 2.4% in December in ‘tax holiday’ rebound: StatCan

Inflation rises to 2.4% in December in ‘tax holiday’ rebound: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the end of the federal government’s tax holiday a year earlier pushed the annual pace of inflation up two ticks to 2.4 per cent in December.
In the news today: Carney goes to Davos, gun compensation, Chinese EV deal

In the news today: Carney goes to Davos, gun compensation, Chinese EV deal

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Gun owners have until March 31 to express interest in gun compensation

Gun owners have until March 31 to express interest in gun compensation

OTTAWA — The period for gun owners to declare interest in a federal program offering compensation for turning in or permanently deactivating their guns begins today.
Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

TORONTO — Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if a sudden, unexpected surge slams emergency departments during the games. Dr.
Carney heading to Switzerland to take part in World Economic Forum

Carney heading to Switzerland to take part in World Economic Forum

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney heads today to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in the ski resort town of Davos.

Timeline of police-involved beating death of Myles Gray in B.C.

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner of British Columbia begins a public hearing on Monday into the police-involved death of 33-year-old Myles Gray more than 10 years ago.
Public hearing into 2015 Vancouver police beating death of Myles Gray to begin

Public hearing into 2015 Vancouver police beating death of Myles Gray to begin

VANCOUVER — A public hearing into the 2015 police beating death of Myles Gray gets underway today in Vancouver.
Dan David, Mohawk journalist and Indigenous news trailblazer, dies at 73

Dan David, Mohawk journalist and Indigenous news trailblazer, dies at 73

Dan David, a renowned Mohawk journalist and the founder of Aboriginal Peoples Television Network's news department, has died. His sister Marie David said he died Jan. 12 after a long struggle with cancer. He was 73.
Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects

Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects

DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Qatar has committed to "significant strategic investments" for Canada's major building projects.
Carney agrees 'in principle' to Trump's Gaza peace board; details to be worked out

Carney agrees 'in principle' to Trump's Gaza peace board; details to be worked out

DOHA — Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters Sunday he has agreed in principle to join U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial "Board of Peace," meant to support the reconstruction of Gaza.