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Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing its greatest threat since its inception over 60 years ago, as President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk spent the weekend impugning the agency that has contributed to Washington being the most critical source of foreign assistance around the world.

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen son away from drug dealers on popular messaging app Snapchat, and he’s not alone. The social media platform’s parent company, Snap Inc., is being sued by dozens of U.S. families who say the app’s disappearing messages make it hard for parents to supervise their kids’ online activity.

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Beverage, Business, Media

February 3, 2025

Tim Hortons brings back the cups for Roll Up to Win contest

TORONTO — Tim Hortons is returning its famed Roll up…

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Ford 'ripping up' Ontario's $100M contract with Elon Musk's Starlink in wake of U.S. tariffs
Star

February 3, 2025

Ford ‘ripping up’ Ontario’s $100M contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink in wake of U.S. tariffs

Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is ripping up Ontario’s nearly…

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Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown
Star

February 3, 2025

Foreign aid agency USAID in crisis as Trump, Musk threaten shutdown

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is facing its…

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The $250-an-hour Band-Aid: How this small hospital keeps its emergency room open
Star

February 3, 2025

The $250-an-hour Band-Aid: How this small hospital keeps its emergency room open

The family doctor shortage in northeastern Ontario has caused some…

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A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it
Star

February 3, 2025

A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it

A Halifax small business owner is speaking out, saying she…

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She died of breast cancer. She said it didn't have to be that way
Star

February 3, 2025

She died of breast cancer. She said it didn’t have to be that way

The plight of a Nova Scotia woman who died of…

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Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 3, 2025

Seven apparently connected Toronto daycares reverse plan to opt out of $10-a-day plan

TORONTO — Seven Toronto daycares that told parents they would…

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Doug Ford promised to 'Get It Done' last election. How did he do?
Star

February 3, 2025

Doug Ford promised to ‘Get It Done’ last election. How did he do?

With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan…

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Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn
Star

February 3, 2025

Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to…

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Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision
Star

February 3, 2025

Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision

A Superior Court judge has found that Ottawa police drug…

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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
Star

February 3, 2025

Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?

A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24…

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs
Star

February 3, 2025

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen…

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'Anti-Black bias ... must be denounced,' Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case
Star

February 3, 2025

‘Anti-Black bias … must be denounced,’ Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music

February 3, 2025

Montreal’s Yannick Nézet-Séguin gets assist from Bradley Cooper in 5th Grammy win, while Beyoncé nets award for Dave Hamelin

TORONTO — Five years of meticulous work on the music…

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National, Sports

February 3, 2025

Raptors, Canucks fans boo American national anthem as trade war heats up

Canadian sports fans continued to voice their displeasure with the…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

OHL roundup: Spitfires rally to edge Knights 4-3 in battle of division leaders

WINDSOR, Ont. — A-J Spellacy’s short-handed goal at 8:41 of…

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Emboldened consumers buy Canadian amid trade war with U.S.
Star

February 3, 2025

Emboldened consumers buy Canadian amid trade war with U.S.

Canadians are heeding calls by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who…

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Beyoncé takes home her 1st album of the year at the Grammys for Cowboy Carter
Star

February 3, 2025

Beyoncé takes home her 1st album of the year at the Grammys for Cowboy Carter

Beyoncé, the most-awarded and most-nominated artist in Grammys history, took…

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International, Politics, Sports

February 3, 2025

Fans at Raptors game continue trend of booing US national anthem at pro sporting events in Canada

TORONTO (AP) — Fans at a Toronto Raptors game continued…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music

February 3, 2025

Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, songwriter Scott Zhang among early Canadian Grammy winners

TORONTO — Toronto songwriter Scott Zhang and Montreal conductor Yannick…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Raptors defence gets tougher as Toronto wins for eighth time in 10 games

TORONTO — James Harden and Kawhi Leonard are two of…

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