Canadian Economy Picks Up Steam; Leon's Plans Housing Development; Public Sector Workers Take More Sick Days; Air Canada Sues Couple Over Compensation; Pet Ownership Getting More Costly

• Canadian economy regained momentum towards end of 2022, reducing odds of sharp slowdown

• Leon’s Furniture planning large residential development on Toronto land it owns

• Public sector workers took average 13.4 sick days in 2022, far more than private sector's 7.5 days

• Air Canada taking couple to court over $1,000 each in compensation ordered for flight delay

• Pet ownership getting more expensive in Canada due to various factors, causing some owners to surrender pets