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U.K. blocks Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from entering the country

U.K. blocks Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from entering the country

Organizers for a music festival in London have cancelled the upcoming three-day event after the rapper Ye, who was slated to perform, has been barred from entering the U.K. following past antisemitic remarks. The UK Home Office told CBC News that Ye’s permission to travel was blocked because his presence would not be conducive to the public good.

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Psychedelics helped him deal with terminal illness anxiety, but getting them was a long, strange trip

Psychedelics helped him deal with terminal illness anxiety, but getting them was a long, strange trip

Five years after Pete Pearson, 75, was diagnosed with a terminal lung condition, he was experiencing debilitating anxiety and depression known as “end-of-life distress.” He wanted to try psilocybin — commonly known as magic mushrooms — to see if it helped. After a lengthy and futile attempt to gain access to the drug legally through Health Canada, Pearson decided this was a trip he needed to take no matter what.

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A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it
Star

February 3, 2025

A Halifax business owner was defrauded. Then she had to pay a penalty for it

A Halifax small business owner is speaking out, saying she…

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She died of breast cancer. She said it didn't have to be that way
Star

February 3, 2025

She died of breast cancer. She said it didn’t have to be that way

The plight of a Nova Scotia woman who died of…

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Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 3, 2025

Seven apparently connected Toronto daycares reverse plan to opt out of $10-a-day plan

TORONTO — Seven Toronto daycares that told parents they would…

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'Anti-Black bias ... must be denounced,' Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case
Star

February 3, 2025

‘Anti-Black bias … must be denounced,’ Ontario judge says in acquitting man in drug case

A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by…

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Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs
Star

February 3, 2025

Parents say social media app Snapchat gives kids access to illicit drugs

An Ontario father says he’s struggling to keep his teen…

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Doug Ford promised to 'Get It Done' last election. How did he do?
Star

February 3, 2025

Doug Ford promised to ‘Get It Done’ last election. How did he do?

With Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives seeking re-election on a slogan…

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Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?
Star

February 3, 2025

Alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations spiked during the pandemic. Could policy have made a difference?

A new study suggests alcohol-related deaths increased by about 24…

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Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision
Star

February 3, 2025

Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision

A Superior Court judge has found that Ottawa police drug…

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Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn
Star

February 3, 2025

Hundreds of stayed sexual assault cases send chilling message to victims, advocates warn

Victim advocates warn that when cases are stayed due to…

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