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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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Business, Forestry, Manufacturing

January 22, 2026

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper to end newsprint operations, up to 150 people affected

THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper says it’s…

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Lifestyle, Sports

January 22, 2026

Dan Ralph

Canadian angler Chris Johnston eager to chase third straight Elite Series title

Chris Johnston is getting that itch again. Johnston, of Peterborough,…

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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

January 22, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Some Kashechewan First Nation residents test positive for parasite amid evacuation

A least 28 people from a northern Ontario First Nation…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 22, 2026

Teen charged after hate-motivated incidents targeting Jewish community: York police

Police in York Region say a 14-year-old boy is facing…

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Business, Economy, Justice, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 22, 2026

Liam Casey

Marineland now seeking permits to ship remaining belugas to U.S.: sources

TORONTO — Marineland has presented a plan to the federal…

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Sports

January 22, 2026

Neil Davidson

Toronto FC takes 32 players to training camp in Spain, including top young talent

Toronto FC has taken 32 players to its training camp…

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy criticizes European inaction in impassioned Davos speech
Star

January 22, 2026

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy criticizes European inaction in impassioned Davos speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Europe’s response ​to the Greenland…

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Sports

January 22, 2026

Gregory Strong

A capsule look at the 18 teams set to play at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts

MISSISSAUGA — A capsule look at the 18 teams competing…

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Sports

January 22, 2026

Gregory Strong

Opportunity knocks at the Scotties with five-time champion Homan not in the field

MISSISSAUGA — With five-time champion Rachel Homan not playing at…

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