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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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B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop 'Cancer Guy' from dispensing medical advice
Star

May 8, 2026

B.C. medical regulator heads to court to stop ‘Cancer Guy’ from dispensing medical advice

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C. is seeking…

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Sports

May 8, 2026

Toronto Tempo set for historic first regular-season WNBA game

TORONTO — History will be made tonight when the Toronto…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Former U.S. president Barack Obama in Toronto for keynote speech

TORONTO — Former U.S. president Barack Obama is in Toronto…

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Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say
Star

May 8, 2026

Why do people still take cruises? Convenience, value outweigh health risks, experts say

By all accounts, the cruise industry is thriving, and tourism…

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'Will I have a job tomorrow?' Telus worker asks as AI tools spread
Star

May 8, 2026

‘Will I have a job tomorrow?’ Telus worker asks as AI tools spread

Some call centre agents at a major Canadian telecom company…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 8, 2026

Ontario teen charged with first-degree murder after three found dead in home

BROCKVILLE — Police in the eastern Ontario city of Brockville…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 7, 2026

Hannah Alberga and Allison Jones

3 Canadians isolating at home after hantavirus ship outbreak, government says

TORONTO — Three people with connections to a deadly hantavirus-stricken…

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Atlantic, Justice, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

May 7, 2026

Eli Ridder

Cannabis raids in N.S., N.B., Ontario tied to transnational organized crime, RCMP say

FREDERICTON — The RCMP say several raids last month across…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 7, 2026

Maan Alhmidi and Allison Jones

Ontario appoints administrator at Conestoga College, citing financial misuse

TORONTO — The Ontario government is appointing an administrator to…

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