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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. Liberals remove parental consent requirement from gender identity policy for schools
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December 19, 2024

N.B. Liberals remove parental consent requirement from gender identity policy for schools

Parental consent is encouraged but no longer required when a…

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Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs
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December 19, 2024

Steps from city hall, Montreal opens an emergency warming centre — filled with chairs

Mayor Valérie Plante acknowledged the new space was not a…

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What we know about the 3 men in Scotland charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner
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December 19, 2024

What we know about the 3 men in Scotland charged in killing of Owen Sound, Ont., restaurant owner

Three men charged in the 2023 beating death of a…

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RCMP officers cleared by Alberta's police watchdog in arrest of prominent First Nations chief
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December 19, 2024

RCMP officers cleared by Alberta’s police watchdog in arrest of prominent First Nations chief

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says there’s no evidence…

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What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz
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December 19, 2024

What happened in climate news in 2024? Take our quiz

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we give…

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Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court
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December 19, 2024

Canada spent $14.5M fighting First Nations child advocate in court

Federal governments both Conservative and Liberal spent at least $14.5…

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'President Elon Musk'? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress
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December 19, 2024

‘President Elon Musk’? Billionaire, Trump help scuttle U.S. funding deal negotiated in Congress

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump delivered a likely death blow to…

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Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode
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December 19, 2024

Funeral held for Toronto police officer who died after a medical episode

A Toronto police officer died while on the job Thursday…

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A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won't pay
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December 19, 2024

A Manitoban is losing his ability to move his muscles. A drug might prevent that, but the province won’t pay

At the age of 29, Jeremy Bray can no longer…

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