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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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N.B.'s new AI chatbot gives tourists wrong info, like suggesting they leave province to find seafood
Star

March 25, 2026

N.B.’s new AI chatbot gives tourists wrong info, like suggesting they leave province to find seafood

Experimenting with Explora in its first few days of operation,…

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U.S. offers plan for a ceasefire, but Iran says Washington in no position to negotiate
Star

March 25, 2026

U.S. offers plan for a ceasefire, but Iran says Washington in no position to negotiate

Iran has received an American 15-point plan for a ceasefire…

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Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year. Here's why
Star

March 25, 2026

Montreal saw record 12 frostbite amputations in 2025, but none this year. Here’s why

Despite a long and cold winter, no frostbite amputations have…

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Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?
Star

March 25, 2026

Canada is pitching its energy ambitions in Texas — can the oil and gas industry be convinced?

Though oil and gas industry executives at CERAWeek, a global…

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Sports

March 24, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

‘Calm, focused and ready’: Canada continues World Cup prep ahead of two friendlies

TORONTO — Jesse Marsch watched his players go through warm-up…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 24, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Move by Toronto police to ban protests in residential neighbourhood draws criticism

TORONTO — Toronto police say their move to ban protests…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford says privacy commissioner opposing record restrictions ‘politically driven’

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday he believes…

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Sports

March 24, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Toronto Stadium upgrades unveiled ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

TORONTO — Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment chief operating officer…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Prairies/BC

March 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Four premiers ask for greater say in superior, appeal court judge appointments

The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan are jointly…

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