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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 9, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario police watchdog announces provincewide police corruption probe

TORONTO — An Ontario police watchdog is launching an inspection…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 9, 2026

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander invests in hometown Hamilton arena

HAMILTON — Basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has invested in his…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec

February 9, 2026

Laurentian University faculty strike over as new agreement is ratified

The union representing faculty, librarians and counsellors at Laurentian University…

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Republicans were already losing Latino support. Then Trump went after Bad Bunny
Star

February 9, 2026

Republicans were already losing Latino support. Then Trump went after Bad Bunny

Donald Trump’s success in attracting a broad range of Americans…

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Toronto's newest transit line faces first rush-hour test
Star

February 9, 2026

Toronto’s newest transit line faces first rush-hour test

Little Jamaica property owner wants accountability for delaysDiana Lalor, who…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 9, 2026

Fatima Raza

Engineering students brace the cold to race concrete sleds in London, Ont.

Hundreds of engineering students braced the bone-chilling cold over the…

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New faces and great expectations for 2026 Toronto Blue Jays
Star

February 9, 2026

New faces and great expectations for 2026 Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to winning a…

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More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds
Star

February 9, 2026

More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds

A CBC investigation of RCMP disciplinary records reveals hundreds of…

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Cubans wonder if they could be next after Venezuela as rumours swirl about U.S. talks
Star

February 9, 2026

Cubans wonder if they could be next after Venezuela as rumours swirl about U.S. talks

There are unconfirmed reports that secret talks have begun between…

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