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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

March 16, 2026

Hamilton man charged with manslaughter in death of his elderly mother: police

HAMILTON — Police say they have charged a Hamilton man…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 16, 2026

Hamilton man charged with manslaughter in death of his elderly mother: police

HAMILTON — Police say they have charged a Hamilton man…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 16, 2026

Hamilton man charged with manslaughter in death of his elderly mother: police

HAMILTON — Police say they have charged a Hamilton man…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 16, 2026

Liam Casey

Preventable cold-related deaths take toll on Ontario’s homeless population, hospital staff

TORONTO — Seven times over the past two winters, doctors,…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 16, 2026

Liam Casey

Preventable cold-related deaths take toll on Ontario’s homeless population, hospital staff

TORONTO — Seven times over the past two winters, doctors,…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 16, 2026

Liam Casey

Preventable cold-related deaths take toll on Ontario’s homeless population, hospital staff

TORONTO — Seven times over the past two winters, doctors,…

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Business, Construction, Real Estate

March 16, 2026

Sammy Hudes

CMHC reports February housing starts up 4.5 per cent from January

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of…

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Business, Construction, Real Estate

March 16, 2026

Sammy Hudes

CMHC reports February housing starts up 4.5 per cent from January

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of…

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Business, Construction, Real Estate

March 16, 2026

Sammy Hudes

CMHC reports February housing starts up 4.5 per cent from January

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of…

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