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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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The U.S. is trying to achieve 'energy dominance.' What does that mean for Canada
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February 1, 2025

The U.S. is trying to achieve ‘energy dominance.’ What does that mean for Canada

Speaking in front of thousands of energy executives and global…

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Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link
Star

February 1, 2025

Environmentalists warn against Quebec pipeline revival as politicians push for west-east link

With the threat of U.S. tariffs still looming, the Quebec government has opened…

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Trudeau is unlikely to recall Parliament at opposition's demand. Here's why
Star

February 1, 2025

Trudeau is unlikely to recall Parliament at opposition’s demand. Here’s why

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Canada’s premiers and…

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Grocers move toward buying local as tariff threat looms
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February 1, 2025

Grocers move toward buying local as tariff threat looms

At Ellis Street Market in Kelowna, Canadian-made products are clearly labelled…

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Feeling disrespected by U.S. tariffs, Canadians are spending elsewhere with vengeance
Star

February 1, 2025

Feeling disrespected by U.S. tariffs, Canadians are spending elsewhere with vengeance

Sand Northrup was huddled up at a friend’s home in…

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Quebec will make it tougher for U.S. companies to win government contracts
Star

February 1, 2025

Quebec will make it tougher for U.S. companies to win government contracts

The Quebec government is attempting to limit its business with…

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Several provinces announce bans on American liquor in response to U.S. tariffs
Star

February 1, 2025

Several provinces announce bans on American liquor in response to U.S. tariffs

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has ordered the LCBO to strip…

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'It's not going to be helpful': Alberta's oil industry reacts to threat of 10% tariff on Canadian oil
Star

February 1, 2025

‘It’s not going to be helpful’: Alberta’s oil industry reacts to threat of 10% tariff on Canadian oil

Alberta oilpatch professionals and experts say U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated…

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Sports

February 1, 2025

Injury-plagued guard Quickley impresses in return but Raptors fall to Bulls

TORONTO — Immanuel Quickley has suffered through a challenging second…

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