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Man behind GTHA shootings that killed cop, autoworker was looking for officer: police

Man behind GTHA shootings that killed cop, autoworker was looking for officer: police

The man behind a series of fatal shootings in the Greater Toronto Area this week was likely looking to target an officer, Peel Region police said Thursday, as they asked for the public's help in learning more about the gunman. Toronto police Const.
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GM plans $491M Indiana plant upgrade to help support EVs

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors said Thursday it will spend $491 million to expand and upgrade an Indiana metal stamping plant for production of steel and aluminum stamped parts for “future vehicles," including electric vehicles.
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Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan

Pope urged to avoid 'supermarket of religions' in Kazakhstan

NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) — Pope Francis warned Kazakhstan's bishops on Thursday against fueling nostalgia for the past, as one of his traditionalist critics here did just that by suggesting that Francis’ participation in an interfaith conference c
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Edmonton police officer injured in motorcycle hit-and-run

Edmonton police say an officer was injured in a hit-and-run after trying to pull over a motorcyclist. Police say an officer was conducting traffic enforcement at a construction zone around 7:15 p.m.
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A less-glitzy Detroit auto show returns after 3-year absence

A less-glitzy Detroit auto show returns after 3-year absence

DETROIT (AP) — When it came time to showcase its electric Chevrolet Equinox SUV to the public this year, General Motors decided against doing so at the big Detroit auto show, as it typically would have done in the past.
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'Car guy' Biden touts electric vehicles at Detroit auto show

'Car guy' Biden touts electric vehicles at Detroit auto show

DETROIT (AP) — President Joe Biden , a “car guy” with his own vintage Corvette, showcased his administration's efforts to promote electric vehicles during a visit Wednesday to the Detroit auto show .
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Money approved for states to build car-charging network

Money approved for states to build car-charging network

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it has approved ambitious plans by 34 states and Puerto Rico to create a national electric vehicle charging network as the U.S.
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York Region police officer killed in car crash on way to work

York Region police officer killed in car crash on way to work

TORONTO — A York Region police officer is dead after an early morning collision Wednesday morning in Markham, Ont. York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween said Const. Travis Gillespie was killed in a crash on his way to work.
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BRP reports Q2 profit and sales up from year ago, raises guidance for full year

BRP reports Q2 profit and sales up from year ago, raises guidance for full year

VALCOURT, Que. — Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo maker BRP Inc. has raised its guidance after reporting a second-quarter profit of $237.
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4 non-investment questions to ask an advisor before retiring

Using a financial advisor for your investment needs is 100% on brand, but what about the other parts of your retirement life? For example, a third of people ages 64 and up have a financial advisor, but only 2% of them asked their advisor to help with
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