Canada’s Economic Performance in Late 2024: A Mixed Bag of Growth and Contraction The Canadian economy experienced a fluctuating performance in the final months of 2024, oscillating between growth and contraction. October witnessed a modest expansion of 0.3%, signaling a positive trajectory. However, this momentum was short-lived, as November saw a contraction of 0.2%, the most significant monthly decline since December 2023. This downturn was primarily attributed to a pullback in goods-producing industries, offsetting the gains achieved in the previous month. Simultaneously, the services sector, which had enjoyed five consecutive months of growth, experienced a minor decline. Interestingly, despite the…

Civilization 7’s Post-Launch Roadmap: A Year of Content and Expansion Firaxis Games has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for Civilization 7, outlining the first year of post-launch content, ensuring a steady stream of new civilizations, leaders, gameplay features, and challenges to keep players engaged in the world of strategic empire building. This roadmap, extending through September 2025, promises a mix of free updates and premium DLC packs, offering both substantial additions and ongoing refinements to the core gameplay experience. The official launch of Civilization 7 is set for February 11, 2025, across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox…

The ongoing hostage crisis stemming from Hamas’s October 7th attack on Israel saw a glimmer of hope on Saturday with the confirmed release of three more Israeli captives. Yarden Bibas, Ofer Kalderon, and Israeli-US national Keith Siegel were freed as part of a phased prisoner exchange negotiated within the framework of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This release marks a significant development in the protracted conflict, offering a measure of relief to the families of the hostages while simultaneously raising concerns about the fate of those still held captive. The release of these three hostages underscores the complexities…

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a renewed and escalating security crisis as the M23, a Rwanda-backed rebel group, continues to advance through the eastern part of the country, seizing territory and displacing thousands of civilians. The rebels have declared their intention to march on Kinshasa, the capital city, raising fears of a wider conflict and a potential humanitarian disaster. The DRC government, led by President Félix Tshisekedi, has responded by calling for new recruits to bolster the national army and counter the rebel offensive. This latest escalation represents a significant setback to ongoing peace efforts and highlights…