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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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Jasper businesses face slower peak tourism season 1 year after wildfire
Star

January 30, 2025

Jasper businesses face slower peak tourism season 1 year after wildfire

Tourism is rebounding at Jasper National Park, but the influx…

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Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
Star

January 30, 2025

Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of…

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Who's the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one
Star

January 29, 2025

Who’s the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one

When a shark egg appeared one day in a shark…

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National, Politics, Social

January 29, 2025

Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come…

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National

January 29, 2025

These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days…

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Entertainment, Arts, National, Radio

January 29, 2025

CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives’ pledge to defund

OTTAWA — With Donald Trump making “territorial claims,” the new…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

January 29, 2025

Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say

OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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