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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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Ukraine needs 'real security guarantees' before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance
Star

February 9, 2025

Ukraine needs ‘real security guarantees’ before any peace talks with Russia, Zelenskyy tells Vance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country wants…

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Sports

February 9, 2025

Chantilly a big winner at harness racing’s O’Brien Awards

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chantilly and her connections took centre stage…

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Sports

February 9, 2025

OHL roundup: Malone helps Steelheads roll past Frontenacs 6-0

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Porter Malone had two goals and two…

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7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands
Star

February 9, 2025

7.6-magnitude earthquake shakes Caribbean islands

A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea south of the…

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Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver
Star

February 9, 2025

Invictus Games 2025 kick off with star-studded opening ceremony in Vancouver

The 2025 Invictus Games for injured military and service personnel…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 8, 2025

SIU charges Toronto police officer after collision in Whitby last year

WHITBY, Ont. — Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a Toronto…

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Beverage, Business, Economy, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 8, 2025

Ontario NDP pledges grocery rebate as PC leader Ford touts border security measures

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford touted his party’s border…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 8, 2025

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed…

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National

February 8, 2025

Liberal leadership debates to take place later this month

OTTAWA — The Liberal Party of Canada says it will…

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