‘The war on drugs made an error’: Why this Conservative wants to ease access to psilocybin therapy
Psilocybin remains illegal in Canada, so the health department must grant special permission for someone to access it legally
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Politics & Government
Canadian sniper rifles openly flaunted in Yemen, Sudan, Libya — despite arms sanctions
Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides
The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has...
Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds
After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events...
Some Vancouver businesses struggling during FIFA World Cup
Some Vancouver businesses are experiencing financial difficulties during the FIFA World Cup. Bao Bei restaurant on Keefer Street reported a 30-per cent decline in revenue compared to the same period...
Business & Economy
Scottish Nationalists Beaten in By-Election After Money Scandal
The Scottish National Party was dealt a blow following an embezzlement scandal involving its former chief executive as the Conservatives scored a decisive victory in a by-election.
UK Bonds Fall as Burnham Win, Oil Prices Renew Fiscal Concerns
The UK’s government bonds fell on Friday as higher oil prices renewed concerns over inflation and a win by Andy Burnham in a special election increased the country’s political uncertainty.
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back in Surprising Boost for Economy
UK retail sales rebounded unexpectedly strongly in May while previous months were revised higher in a sign of consumer resilience that offers hope for the wider economy.
BHP Shares Fall After $2.3 Billion Writedown on Potash Mine
BHP Group shares posted the biggest one-day fall in 14 months on Friday, after the company flagged a $2.3 billion write down on its giant potash mine in Canada due to cost and time overruns for an...
IQM Appoints Craig Ciesla, Former Illumina VP, as CTO; Inés de Vega Becomes Chief Scientist
IQM Quantum Computers, a Finnish-German firm, appointed Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer and Inés de Vega as Chief Scientist. Ciesla brings over 25 years of deep tech executive experience,...
Environment & Climate
Week in wildlife: a hungry hoopoe, a hot croc and a snoozing otter pup
The article highlights a weekly collection of wildlife photographs from around the world. Featured images include a hungry hoopoe, a hot crocodile, and a snoozing otter pup. These visual stories...
‘I’m 90 for goodness sake’: rainforest activist to pedal 104 miles down Thames
Robin Hanbury-Tenison, a 90-year-old rainforest activist, is pedalling 104 miles down the River Thames to raise funds for a research station studying Britain’s temperate rainforest in Cornwall....
My trip to meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic
A newsletter highlights the rapid melting of Arctic summer sea ice, described as a visible climate crisis impact. The author visited Cambridge Bay, northern Canada, where temperatures were 5-10C...
The changing face of Mongolia as, beneath the grass, permafrost thaws
Mongolia is experiencing rapid warming, causing significant permafrost thaw. Permafrost coverage has dropped from 63% in the 1970s to under 30% today. This transformation affects fragile ecosystems,...
Weatherwatch: Saharan dust drops microorganisms into European soil
Intensifying Saharan dust storms are depositing microorganisms into European soil, causing 'blood rain.' Scientists from the University of Lisbon are studying how these imported microbes affect soil...