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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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Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here's what to watch for
Star

February 24, 2026

Trump gives his state of the union address tonight. Here’s what to watch for

U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver his state of the…

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Danielle Smith says court 'skewed' to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often
Star

February 24, 2026

Danielle Smith says court ‘skewed’ to Liberal donors, but UCP picks have political ties just as often

CBC analysis suggests about one-fifth of federally named judges match…

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Health, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

February 24, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario family health teams urge funding to retain nurses, health professionals

TORONTO — Ontario is working toward attaching everyone in the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Sarnia, Ont., teacher charged with sexual offences against multiple students: police

SARNIA — Sarnia police say a teacher has been charged…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Complainant in Stronach trial breaks into tears as she describes alleged sex assault

TORONTO — Frank Stronach turned into a “different person” inside…

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Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds
Star

February 23, 2026

Why removing Andrew from the line of succession is not as easy as it sounds

With the prime minister of Australia now offering his support…

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Where Trump sees big 'ugly' windmills, Canada sees opportunity
Star

February 23, 2026

Where Trump sees big ‘ugly’ windmills, Canada sees opportunity

U.S. President Trump calls wind power projects “ugly losers,” and…

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Sports

February 23, 2026

$400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes race to be run Sept. 7 at Fort Erie Racetrack

FORT ERIE — The $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes will…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 23, 2026

Inquest to be held into 2019 death of man shot by police in Kingston, Ont.

A coroner’s inquest will be held into the death of…

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