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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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AFN regional chiefs accuse national chief of stoking division on child welfare reform
Star

February 13, 2025

AFN regional chiefs accuse national chief of stoking division on child welfare reform

Six regional chiefs of the Assembly of First Nations say…

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Multiple injuries after bus carrying minor swim team collides with heavy truck in Quebec
Star

February 13, 2025

Multiple injuries after bus carrying minor swim team collides with heavy truck in Quebec

The extent of the victims’ injuries is not yet known,…

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Canada announces changes to Jordan's Principle program, narrows range of eligible requests
Star

February 13, 2025

Canada announces changes to Jordan’s Principle program, narrows range of eligible requests

Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics, Science

February 13, 2025

Canada still top of mind for Trump, ‘not a good place to be’

OTTAWA — As President Donald Trump signed an executive order…

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Sports

February 13, 2025

Former CFL quarterback Wally Gabler dies at the age of 80

TORONTO — Wally Gabler, who spent five of his seven…

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Toronto orders creator of tiny mobile homes for unhoused people to stop
Star

February 13, 2025

Toronto orders creator of tiny mobile homes for unhoused people to stop

The City of Toronto has sent a cease and desist…

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National, Politics, Social

February 13, 2025

Canada makes sweeping changes to First Nations child services program

OTTAWA — Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program…

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Business

February 13, 2025

Fairfax Financial Holdings earns US$1.3 billion in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. says it earned US$1.3…

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From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events
Star

February 13, 2025

From booing to singing, crowds keep drowning out anthems at Canadian sporting events

After weeks of Canadian fans booing the American national anthem…

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