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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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Sports

April 28, 2026

Gregory Strong

Suarez shines as Red Sox blank Blue Jays 5-0 in three-game series opener

TORONTO — Boston starter Ranger Suarez was brilliant over eight…

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Sports

April 27, 2026

Kaitlyn McGrath

Women’s Rugby World Cup final rematch between Canada and England set for Toronto

TORONTO — Canada’s highly ranked women’s rugby team hopes it…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Jordan Omstead

Driver pleads guilty in crash that killed father of 3, spurred calls for tougher laws

A driver in a head-on crash that killed a father…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 27, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

City of Toronto unveils plans for ‘World in a City’ FIFA fan festival

TORONTO — It will be a one-and-done festival, but one…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

$25k reward offered for info on suspect in robberies, mall shooting: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police have announced a $25,000 reward for…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

16-year-old dead, suspect arrested after alleged stabbing in Windsor, Ont.: police

Police in Windsor, Ont., say a 16-year-old boy is dead…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 27, 2026

Six-year-old girl dead after falling from apartment window: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a six-year-old girl is dead…

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National

April 27, 2026

In the news today: New affordability poll, Online harms rally, Ontario housing

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Business, Construction, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate, Social

April 27, 2026

Sharif Hassan

A major housing development is in the works east of Toronto, but some are crying foul

The City of Pickering is set to vote next month…

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