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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

February 16, 2026

One person injured, dog dead after suspected arson at Windsor, Ont., home

WINDSOR — One person is injured after police say he…

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Disaster, Health, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Sharif Hassan and Kathryn Mannie

‘I was sure that was going to be my day’: A year on, fiery crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport still haunts passengers

TORONTO — As his plane descended in Toronto, John Nelson…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Students disappointed by Ontario’s cuts to OSAP grants, tuition freeze lift

Post-secondary students in Ontario say the government’s decision to reduce…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 16, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario

Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Toronto police make two arrests related to weekend rally to support Iran protests

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have made two arrests…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Social

February 16, 2026

Nono Shen

Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out…

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How Ontario Liberals hope to exit political wilderness when they elect new leader in November
Star

February 16, 2026

How Ontario Liberals hope to exit political wilderness when they elect new leader in November

Ontario Liberals will choose their next leader this November, but…

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If you have Parkinson's disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here's why
Star

February 16, 2026

If you have Parkinson’s disease, experts say you should be dancing. Here’s why

Growing evidence suggests that dance can help slow the progression…

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Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit
Star

February 16, 2026

Violent crime in U.S. cities is way down, and Trump is taking credit

Fresh statistics show violent crime in major U.S. cities dropped…

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