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Is Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap still banned from entering Canada Were they ever? It's unclear

Is Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap still banned from entering Canada Were they ever? It’s unclear

When Liberal MP Vince Gasparro, the parliamentary secretary for combating crime, announced Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap is banned from entering Canada, he cited a U.K. terror-related charge for one member that has since been dropped. But neither Gasparro or any officials reached by the CBC have been able to explain what that dismissal means for the group’s ability to travel to this country.

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 9, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

Ontario sues Skills Development Fund-linked company over alleged fraud

TORONTO — The Ontario government has filed a lawsuit against…

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Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears
Star

January 9, 2026

Canada now approves far fewer Jordan’s Principle education requests in Ontario, tribunal hears

The federal government has drastically cut funding for First Nations…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 9, 2026

Man, 18, arrested in two unprovoked stabbings in Toronto: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say an 18-year-old man has been…

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U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes after Trump blames Iran for downing of American helicopter
Star

January 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade retaliatory strikes after Trump blames Iran for downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military said Tuesday it carried out strikes against…

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What's next for Trump and Netanyahu in war with Iran
Star

January 9, 2026

What’s next for Trump and Netanyahu in war with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to find a way out…

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U.S. House votes to curb Trump's war powers in bipartisan rebuke
Star

January 9, 2026

U.S. House votes to curb Trump’s war powers in bipartisan rebuke

The U.S. House of Representatives for the first time on…

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Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it 'American wish list'
Star

January 9, 2026

Tehran evaluating U.S. proposal to end war, but Iranian lawmaker calls it ‘American wish list’

Oil prices down 10%, major currencies strengthen amid optimism of…

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Trump's plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be 'extraordinarily' difficult
Star

January 9, 2026

Trump’s plan to guide ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz may be ‘extraordinarily’ difficult

The U.S. plan to safely escort hundreds of stranded ships…

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Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Star

January 9, 2026

Iran seizes container ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire

What to know about the conflict in the Middle East…

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