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OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continues to beat recession fears, posting modest growth in the fourth quarter even as high interest rates weighed on consumers and businesses.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson's son Toby has been discharged from the pediatric intensive care unit. The four-year-old boy was hit by a car Sunday in Clearwater Beach, Fla.

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe US$25,000 for "unprofessional conduct directed at the officials.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators will be without Josh Norris yet again.

TORONTO — TD Bank Group has identified where its deficiencies in anti-money laundering oversight are and is working to address them, said chief executive Bharat Masrani.

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it expects to face a challenging year in 2024 amid ongoing economic pressures on shoppers, but could see growth as it integrates U.S. toymaker Melissa & Doug following the closure of its acquisition.

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. raised its quarterly base dividend by 15 per cent as it reported fourth-quarter net income of $951.2 million compared with a loss of $498.1 million a year earlier.

HALIFAX — Highlights of the Nova Scotia government's provincial budget presented Thursday: — The province is bringing in a $16.5-billion budget, with a projected deficit of $467.4 million. --- — Health-care spending is expected to reach $7.

Canada Soccer has turned to the world of golf to find its new general secretary and CEO. Kevin Blue comes from Golf Canada, where he has served as chief sport officer since December 2020.

A team-by-team look at the field for the Canadian men's curling championship March 1-10 in Regina.