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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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Sports

January 31, 2025

Former Toronto Argonauts head coach John Huard dies at the age of 80

TORONTO — John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to…

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Human smuggling persists along Canada-U.S. border, despite crackdown
Star

January 31, 2025

Human smuggling persists along Canada-U.S. border, despite crackdown

Human smuggling networks continue to operate along Quebec’s border with…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

January 30, 2025

NDP leader doubles down on pledge to force a spring election

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh vowed Thursday to force…

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Wanted for murder in Missouri and Mexico, police say 'Pistol Packin' Mama' hid in Alberta for decades
Star

January 30, 2025

Wanted for murder in Missouri and Mexico, police say ‘Pistol Packin’ Mama’ hid in Alberta for decades

Fifty-five years after Missouri murderer Sharon Kinne escaped from a…

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National, Politics

January 30, 2025

Jaime Battiste drops out of running for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Nova Scotia Liberal MP Jaime Battiste says he…

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Atlantic, Business, Health, National, Politics

January 30, 2025

Health minister calls on NDP to give Liberals more time to sign pharmacare deals

OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland is calling on the…

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Capital gains tax increase delayed until 2026, federal government confirms
Star

January 30, 2025

Capital gains tax increase delayed until 2026, federal government confirms

The federal government confirmed on Friday it’s reversing course on…

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Business, Health, Justice, National

January 30, 2025

Calls for major changes to landmark tobacco settlement too late: Imperial Tobacco

TORONTO — Imperial Tobacco is rejecting what it says are…

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Sports

January 30, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays sign three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer to one-year deal: reports

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed right-handed…

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