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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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Israeli military withdraws from key Gaza corridor, allowing more Palestinians to return home
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February 9, 2025

Israeli military withdraws from key Gaza corridor, allowing more Palestinians to return home

Israeli forces withdrew from a key corridor in Gaza on…

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Anora gains momentum ahead of Oscars with big wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards
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February 9, 2025

Anora gains momentum ahead of Oscars with big wins at Producers and Directors Guild Awards

Sean Baker’s Brooklyn comedy Anora took top honours at both…

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This divided small town is on the front line in a fight to control what Canadians read
Star

February 9, 2025

This divided small town is on the front line in a fight to control what Canadians read

If Valleyview’s town councillors had objections to what was on…

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'Feels like my mom was in the building,' says Halifax hockey player who scored again on Fight Cancer Night
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February 9, 2025

‘Feels like my mom was in the building,’ says Halifax hockey player who scored again on Fight Cancer Night

For the second straight season on the Halifax Mooseheads’ annual…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 9, 2025

Ontario PCs, Liberals try to reach voters where they are — watching the Super Bowl

Ontario’s main party leaders are taking a break from public…

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World-renowned Tsimshian artist's carving found by his B.C. neighbours on a sailboat in Mexico
Star

February 9, 2025

World-renowned Tsimshian artist’s carving found by his B.C. neighbours on a sailboat in Mexico

A couple from Hazelton, B.C., says an unusual discovery while…

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Sale or fail?; A unique and egg-citing heist: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

February 9, 2025

Sale or fail?; A unique and egg-citing heist: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Blind skateboarder fundraises to donate iPads to visually impaired youth
Star

February 9, 2025

Blind skateboarder fundraises to donate iPads to visually impaired youth

Brent Devloo hopes to inspire kids who become blind to…

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Canadian women's hockey team beats U.S. to clinch 3rd straight Rivalry Series title
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February 9, 2025

Canadian women’s hockey team beats U.S. to clinch 3rd straight Rivalry Series title

Jennifer Gardiner scored at 13:16 of the third period to…

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