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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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This Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival to stop overtourism. It didn’t work
Star

April 19, 2026

This Japanese town cancelled its cherry blossom festival to stop overtourism. It didn’t work

Fujiyoshida was a sleepy town with a great view —…

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Sports

April 18, 2026

Kaitlyn McGrath

Toronto FC tallies late to salvage 3-3 draw with visiting Austin FC

TORONTO — Kobe Franklin had hoped his first career MLS…

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Sports

April 18, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Fans travel to support Raptors in Cleveland for playoff opener against Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — Even though he was wearing camouflage, there was…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

April 18, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Kenneth Law to plead guilty to some counts, Crown to withdraw murder charges: lawyer

The lawyer for Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of…

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Here's the 'experiment' NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics
Star

April 18, 2026

Here’s the ‘experiment’ NDP Leader Avi Lewis is trying to run in Canadian politics

This week, Lewis made the rounds on Parliament Hill for…

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B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at 'biggest rodeo in the world'
Star

April 18, 2026

B.C. bull rider holds on for No. 1 ranking after wowing crowd at ‘biggest rodeo in the world’

Jake Gardner is at the top of his game, coming…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Sports

April 18, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann

The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their…

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Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?
Star

April 18, 2026

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

As a gas tax break comes down the pipe from…

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Palestinian football officials worry Canada won't approve visas in time for FIFA meeting
Star

April 18, 2026

Palestinian football officials worry Canada won’t approve visas in time for FIFA meeting

Media reports published this week suggested Canada had blocked members…

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