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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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What we still don't know about the Michael Jackson biopic after that trailer
Star

February 3, 2026

What we still don’t know about the Michael Jackson biopic after that trailer

Lionsgate released the trailer to Michael, its Michael Jackson biopic…

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‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping
Star

February 2, 2026

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Researchers have identified that some dogs are “gifted word learners”…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Derailed train near Toronto’s Union Station causing major delays, commuter chaos

TORONTO — Metrolinx is warning of ongoing delays this afternoon…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Sharif Hassan

‘It’s our livelihood’: Rural Ontario town worries as Ottawa plans military radar site

The first sign that something was afoot in the rural…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Social

February 2, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Cirkut’s big night, Bieber’s bare return and calls against ICE define the 2026 Grammys

It was a night of magic for Canadian hitmaker Henry…

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Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial set to start today but may be delayed
Star

February 2, 2026

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach’s sexual assault trial set to start today but may be delayed

Frank Stronach’s trial in Toronto is set to get underway…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 2, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Seven men charged in fatal 2024 home invasion in Mississauga, Ont.

Seven men from Toronto are facing charges following an investigation…

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Entertainment, Arts, Music, National

February 2, 2026

In the news today: Frank Stronach trial, Ontario nuclear, Groundhog Day, Grammy wins

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Bad Bunny triumphs at politically charged Grammy Awards
Star

February 2, 2026

Bad Bunny triumphs at politically charged Grammy Awards

The Grammys handed out their 68th round of awards last…

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