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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 3, 2025

Teen girls’ murder trial watches video of alleged fatal swarming of Toronto man

TORONTO — Surveillance video that shows a group violently swarming…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Labour, Manufacturing

February 3, 2025

Auto sector dodges tariffs but threats to sector and economy remain: Unifor

TORONTO — Canada’s auto sector and the economy at large…

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Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 3, 2025

Ontario PCs pledge billions in stimulus that would flow after election if tariffs hit

Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford is defending simultaneously wearing…

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Ford seen on video saying he was '100% happy' Trump won U.S. election — until tariff threat
Star

February 3, 2025

Ford seen on video saying he was ‘100% happy’ Trump won U.S. election — until tariff threat

PC Leader Doug Ford was captured on video after a…

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Sports

February 3, 2025

Canadian defensive back Campbell returns to Saskatchewan Roughriders

REGINA — Canadian Tevaughn Campbell is back with the Saskatchewan…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

February 3, 2025

American booze to stay in LCBO, Starlink deal intact as U.S. pauses tariffs: Ford

Ontario will pause all retaliatory measures against the United States…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 3, 2025

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down nearly 300…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 3, 2025

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down nearly 300…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 3, 2025

Loonie falls, S&P/TSX composite closes down nearly 300 points on tariff threat

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down nearly 300…

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