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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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Princess Charlotte showing more confidence in public appearances
Star

January 25, 2026

Princess Charlotte showing more confidence in public appearances

As Princess Charlotte steps out in public with her family,…

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Sports

January 25, 2026

Gregory Strong

All in the Family: Northern Ontario’s Scharf joined by daughter McCarville at Hearts

MISSISSAUGA — Now that Grade 11 exams are out of…

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Business, National, Transport, Weather

January 24, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Intense cold causes flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports

Guilherme Holtz and his family spent 11 hours on a…

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'Prepare for rotating outages’: N.L. Hydro warns of possible power emergency
Star

January 24, 2026

‘Prepare for rotating outages’: N.L. Hydro warns of possible power emergency

The “tightest pinch” on the system will start Saturday evening,…

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Hibernating from the Canadian cold? Here's how to watch this year's Oscar-nominated films
Star

January 24, 2026

Hibernating from the Canadian cold? Here’s how to watch this year’s Oscar-nominated films

Here’s a guide to the films up for an Academy…

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More than water: Calgary infrastructure woes putting pressure on city hall
Star

January 24, 2026

More than water: Calgary infrastructure woes putting pressure on city hall

As two catastrophic Bearspaw water main breaks put more pressure…

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Sports

January 24, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

‘Odd and weird’: Marner reflects on first game in Toronto since leaving Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Mitch Marner stepped on the ice for warm-ups…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social, Weather

January 24, 2026

Nicole Ireland

You’re at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here’s what to know

TORONTO — As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the…

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The more Trump allies covet Alberta, the less popular separatism may get
Star

January 24, 2026

The more Trump allies covet Alberta, the less popular separatism may get

Independence movement leaders cheer on U.S. cabinet member’s praise, but…

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