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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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National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Conservative strategists say Trump comparisons no reason for Poilievre to change gear

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to boost Arctic…

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Justice, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Power to call for parliamentary pause ‘not absolute,’ challengers tell Federal Court

OTTAWA — Two Nova Scotia men are asking the Federal…

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How to show your significant other — and Canada — some Valentine's Day love
Star

February 13, 2025

How to show your significant other — and Canada — some Valentine’s Day love

Keeping dollars on this side of the border has never…

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Business, Retail

February 13, 2025

Canadian Tire CEO says tariffs could ‘substantially erase’ signs of economic rebound

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.’s CEO says consumers have…

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Business, Justice, Science

February 13, 2025

Media companies sue Toronto AI firm Cohere over alleged copyright infringement

TORONTO — A group of major U.S. media companies and…

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Business, National, Politics

February 13, 2025

Carney touts modular homes while Freeland promises to repatriate doctors from U.S.

OTTAWA — Rival Liberal leadership candidates Mark Carney and Chrystia…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Retail

February 13, 2025

Cineplex’s digital rentals business sold for ‘nominal proceeds’ to Swiss media firm

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has sold its digital…

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Igloo recalls more than 1M coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations
Star

February 13, 2025

Igloo recalls more than 1M coolers after handle hazard causes fingertip amputations

Igloo is recalling more than 1 million of its coolers…

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Business, Finance

February 13, 2025

Brookfield reports US$432M Q4 profit attributable to shareholders, raises dividend

TORONTO — Brookfield Corp. reported a net income attributable to…

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