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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. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump's tariff threats
Star

February 13, 2025

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses hiring over Trump’s tariff threats

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey says the impacts of the “reckless”…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 13, 2025

NDP asking integrity commissioner to investigate Ford video of trip to Washington

TORONTO — Ontario’s NDP and Liberal party leaders cried foul…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 13, 2025

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks…

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Education, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Aid groups ask Canada to prevent child soldiers by rallying G7 heads around education

OTTAWA — Some of Canada’s aid sector is rallying around…

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Business, Finance, Insurance

February 13, 2025

Sun Life shares under pressure after U.S. division drives earnings miss

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc.’s share price was under…

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Sailboat that disappeared off Nova Scotia might have had a fire on board, but TSB probe inconclusive
Star

February 13, 2025

Sailboat that disappeared off Nova Scotia might have had a fire on board, but TSB probe inconclusive

The bodies of the couple who were sailing the boat…

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Why Mini Ritz crackers are being pulled from store shelves across Canada
Star

February 13, 2025

Why Mini Ritz crackers are being pulled from store shelves across Canada

Christie brand Original Mini Ritz Crackers have been recalled across…

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