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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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Ontario/Quebec

February 9, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Where the leaders are on Sunday, Feb. 9

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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National

February 9, 2025

Canadians worried about relations between Muslim and Jewish communities, survey says

OTTAWA — As conflicts continue to erupt around the globe,…

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Do you know where your retirement money is?
Star

February 9, 2025

Do you know where your retirement money is?

Cost of Living8:49Forgotten retirement savingsJudy Shapiro, 74, admits she wasn’t…

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Ground drones are the next wave of offence in Ukraine's battle with Russia
Star

February 9, 2025

Ground drones are the next wave of offence in Ukraine’s battle with Russia

Ukraine has been throwing everything it can at Russia as…

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With Quebec independence a top priority, Parti Québécois struggles for relevance in Trump era
Star

February 9, 2025

With Quebec independence a top priority, Parti Québécois struggles for relevance in Trump era

U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff threats and digs at Canadian…

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Trump says auto tariffs coming around April 2
Star

February 9, 2025

Trump says auto tariffs coming around April 2

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to impose tariffs…

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Can Canada just build its own cars? Experts say no — here's why, and what we could do instead
Star

February 9, 2025

Can Canada just build its own cars? Experts say no — here’s why, and what we could do instead

President Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on Canadian products entering…

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White House official posts after premiers meeting he 'never agreed that Canada would not be the 51st state'
Star

February 9, 2025

White House official posts after premiers meeting he ‘never agreed that Canada would not be the 51st state’

A team of Canada’s premiers met with senior White House officials…

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Tariffs atop tariffs? White House says levies on Canada would be cumulative
Star

February 9, 2025

Tariffs atop tariffs? White House says levies on Canada would be cumulative

If the U.S. were to proceed with all the tariffs…

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