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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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Allies appear to duck and cover as Trump threatens Canada and Greenland
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February 15, 2025

Allies appear to duck and cover as Trump threatens Canada and Greenland

Whenever we talk about NATO it’s usually in the context…

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Canada's Maple Leaf flag is 60. This veteran at the unveiling pens love letter to the red and white
Star

February 15, 2025

Canada’s Maple Leaf flag is 60. This veteran at the unveiling pens love letter to the red and white

The morning of Feb. 16, 1965, will always remain etched…

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Poilievre repudiates Trump's 51st state threats, pitches new policies at 'Canada First' rally
Star

February 15, 2025

Poilievre repudiates Trump’s 51st state threats, pitches new policies at ‘Canada First’ rally

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre hosted a ‘Canada First’ rally in…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Television

February 15, 2025

Mark McKinney on his ‘SNL’ stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

TORONTO — Decades later, Mark McKinney says the pressure of…

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Saturday Night Live is turning 50, and some of its best moments have featured Canadians
Star

February 15, 2025

Saturday Night Live is turning 50, and some of its best moments have featured Canadians

Canadians have always been a fixture on Saturday Night Live,…

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Mike Holmes-endorsed reno company says it's closing down, blames CBC News investigation
Star

February 15, 2025

Mike Holmes-endorsed reno company says it’s closing down, blames CBC News investigation

A home renovation company endorsed by celebrity contractor Mike Holmes…

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Iodine in table salt: How a public health victory is becoming a victim of its own success
Star

February 15, 2025

Iodine in table salt: How a public health victory is becoming a victim of its own success

Iodine deficiency can cause severe developmental delays, so it’s crucial…

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Trump fact-check: No such thing as 'Canadian' or 'American' cars, experts say
Star

February 15, 2025

Trump fact-check: No such thing as ‘Canadian’ or ‘American’ cars, experts say

President Donald Trump’s assertion this week that he doesn’t want…

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Sports

February 15, 2025

Travel woes, player sickness doesn’t trip up teams to start Tournament of Hearts

THUNDER BAY, Ont. — Two teams overcame travel hiccups and…

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