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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

March 8, 2026

Myles Dichter

Pannek scores overtime winner to give Frost a 3-2 victory over Sceptres

TORONTO — Kelly Pannek scored the overtime winner as the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 8, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

23-year-old shot, injured by police during traffic stop in Burlington: SIU

The province’s police watchdog is investigating after they say police…

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'Shaken to our core': Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after GTA synagogue shootings
Star

March 8, 2026

‘Shaken to our core’: Jewish community urges action against antisemitism after GTA synagogue shootings

Jewish community members are calling on the Canadian government and…

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Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight
Star

March 8, 2026

Alberta and the U.S. have been arguing over electricity — but a ‘win-win’ may be in sight

After months of complaints from Montana politicians and scrutiny from…

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Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic
Star

March 8, 2026

Canadian company seeks to stand out with domestically-made generic Ozempic

As geopolitical uncertainties persist, the possibility of a Canadian-made version…

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Sports

March 8, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Ageless winger Corey Perry eager to continue Stanley Cup chase with Lightning

TORONTO — Corey Perry arrived bleary eyed to Scotiabank Arena…

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At 25, Wikipedia doubles down on its 'human-created, human-vetted' philosophy
Star

March 8, 2026

At 25, Wikipedia doubles down on its ‘human-created, human-vetted’ philosophy

It’s been 25 years since Wikipedia first launched, but what…

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U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year
Star

March 8, 2026

U.S. customs searched a record number of electronic devices last year

United States customs officers conducted a record number of searches…

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Keeping up the royal appearances amid the Andrew scandal
Star

March 8, 2026

Keeping up the royal appearances amid the Andrew scandal

Even though senior members of the Royal Family haven’t been…

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