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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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Forget white sand beaches. These snowbirds prefer to prowl for owls on the frozen Canadian prairie
Star

March 1, 2026

Forget white sand beaches. These snowbirds prefer to prowl for owls on the frozen Canadian prairie

Southern Manitoba is a winter hot spot for tourists who…

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Sports

March 1, 2026

Myles Dichter

Playoff-seeking Leafs ’embarrassed’ by 5-2 loss to Senators

TORONTO — There was no mincing words after the Toronto…

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Nova Scotia's craft beer industry seeing 'unheard of' number of closures
Star

March 1, 2026

Nova Scotia’s craft beer industry seeing ‘unheard of’ number of closures

While Nova Scotia’s craft beer industry saw huge growth in…

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The rise of singlehood could impact everything from housing to taxes
Star

March 1, 2026

The rise of singlehood could impact everything from housing to taxes

For decades there has been an increase in single people…

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Sports

March 1, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Muller’s brace powers Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto FC

VANCOUVER — Scoring is nothing new for Brian White. And…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 28, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Watchdog investigating after police kill man in Mississauga

The province’s police watchdog says it is investigating after a…

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Sports

February 28, 2026

Dylan Cease strikes out three, gives up solo shot in Jays spring debut

DUNEDIN — Dylan Cease was solid in his first spring…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 28, 2026

‘Our weapons are not for sale!’ Protesters target Ottawa’s gun buyback program

QUÉBEC — Several thousand protesters in Quebec City are demanding…

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Canada's airline regulator to probe recent flight disruptions in Puerto Vallarta
Star

February 28, 2026

Canada’s airline regulator to probe recent flight disruptions in Puerto Vallarta

Canada’s airline regulator says it will probe the recent flight…

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