The shop, FunGuyz, advertises itself as a medical dispensary that sells magic mushrooms, a type of fungi that is considered a hallucinogen. The production, sale and possession of magic mushrooms are illegal in Canada, except for some medical contexts which require special permission from Health Canada. Fallu said there is a growing body of scientific research showing the potential therapeutic benefits of magic mushrooms. Magic mushroom products on sale at the FunGuyz Montreal location on July 11, 2023. But medical use of psilocybin, the main active compound in magic mushrooms that causes hallucinations, is tightly controlled by Health Canada.

July 12, 2023 03:38 UTC

The big number $2.1 billion the scale of mayor-elect Olivia Chow’s inherited budget challenge according to new city hall reports. That includes $300 million worth of reductions and delays to infrastructure projects made to account for last year’s budget shortfall, a $916 million projected budget shortfall for this year, and an estimated budget gap of up to $927 million for next year. Big number: $2.1 billion, the scale of mayor-elect Olivia Chow’s inherited budget challenge according to new city hall reports. That includes $300 million worth of reductions and delays to infrastructure projects made to account for last year’s budget shortfall, a $916 million projected budget shortfall for this year, and an estimated budget gap of up to $927 million for next year. So, in summary, Chow has to figure out how to reverse $300 million worth of budget cuts and delays to infrastructure projects from last year, fill a $916 million budget hole this year, and address a projected gap of up to $927 million for next year.

July 11, 2023 23:01 UTC

July 15 — the hottest day of the year for the city, according to what may be the largest thermal comfort study ever performed in North America. “We know looking at the historic data and future climate projections, that July 15 is Toronto’s hottest day,” Jalalian said. “The urban heat island effect can cause temperatures in urban centres to go 10, 15 degrees hotter than their surrounding rural areas, with pavements and buildings retaining more heat,” Jalalian said. “Designing the public realm with thermal comfort in mind is key to designing a resilient city.”What is thermal comfort? It’s vital for a city to maximize thermal comfort — a reality that’s become more stark with climate change, Jalalian said.

July 11, 2023 20:21 UTC

NATO offers Ukraine a faster path to membership while critics say the plan is too vagueA man waves Ukrainian and Lithuanian flags during an event on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania on July 11, 2023. "We reaffirmed that Ukraine will become a member of NATO and agreed to remove the requirement for a membership action plan. This would change Ukraine's membership path from a two-step process to a one-step process," said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the conclusion of the summit's first day. This is a strong package for Ukraine and a clear path towards its membership in NATO." He urged Trudeau and all NATO leaders "to state clearly when and how Ukraine will become a NATO member."

July 11, 2023 19:52 UTC

Icelandic authorities are warning hikers of an increased rock fall risk on the Reykjanes Peninsula, after the volcanic eruption at Litla-Hrút triggered hundreds of earthquakes in the region. Significant seismic activity was recorded in the run up to the eruption, but the Icelandic government said fissure eruptions do not typically cause large explosions or project ash. Police warn of gas risks and possibility of new fissuresThe eruption took place between Litli-Hrútur peak and Mt. New vent could form without notice : policeActivity at the eruption site continues to decrease, but authorities warned the area is still unstable. It is therefore a fissure eruption that behaves not unlike previous eruptions in the same areas.

July 11, 2023 19:37 UTC





PARIS – At age 43, Brent Lakatos cranked it up another notch at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships. wheelchair racer won the silver medal on Tuesday in the men’s T53 400m in record time. He broke both his continental and Canadian marks in the event and it took a world record performance to beat him. proved to be a model of perseverance as he earned his first career medal in five appearances at worlds. In the women’s T47 100m final, Sheriauna Haase of Toronto was fifth breaking her Canadian record clocking 12.42.

July 11, 2023 19:34 UTC

Arlyn Huilar and her three kids, who are six, nine and 11 years old, were scheduled to be deported to the Philippines Tuesday. It was a shock and [the kids] were jumping for joy, Huilar said over the phone to CBC Monday. The committee informed her late last week that they had accepted her request and would be asking Canada to stay the deportation of Huilar and the children. The family's hope of finding a safe haven in Canada ended when the CBSA ordered their deportation to two different continents this spring. Huilar, Ajibade and their children arrived in Canada via Roxham Road in May 2019 and soon settled in Trois-Rivières, a city 130 kilometres east of Montreal.

July 11, 2023 17:30 UTC

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May was hospitalized last week for fatigue owing to the "idiotic" schedule MPs kept in the dying days of Parliament, her husband said in a note to constituents. May, 69, will be off her feet for another week before resuming some of her usual summer duties, Kidder said. Kidder, who is himself a founding member of the Green Party in British Columbia, blamed May's hospitalization on marathon voting sessions — which had MPs in the House of Commons until midnight some days in June — combined with her constituency duties and her role as Green Party co-leader. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May walks in the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2023. The party nearly came apart at the seams due to party infighting during Annamie Paul's fractious time as leader.

July 11, 2023 16:46 UTC

Meanwhile, Ed Belfour and Ken Hitchcock will be reunited next season when they are enshrined in the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame. Hitchcock arrived in Dallas about a year-and-a-half before Belfour. AdvertisementHitchcock is not only the Stars’ most successful coach by far, but he finished his career ranked No. FILE — Dallas Stars' coach Ken Hitchcock exchanges greetings with goalie Ed Belfour as the team practices at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, September 12, 2001. (DeLUCA, Louis / digital image)AdvertisementTwitter: @TimCowlishawFind more Stars coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.

July 11, 2023 15:48 UTC

July 11, 2023KUALA LUMPUR – Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said on July 6, the 50-year-old engineer saw an advertisement on the Carousell website selling the pop star’s concert tickets. ALSO READ: Taylor Swift Singapore concert: Over 1 million queue numbers issued for tickets within 10 minutes of pre-sale“As he was interested in attending the concert, he purchased three tickets at the price of RM11,530,” he said. On July 6 and July 7, he transferred the money as payment for the tickets to an account given to him by the suspect. ALSO READ: RM10,000: Scalpers selling tickets to Taylor Swift SG shows for 10 times the original pricehttps://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/entertainment/2023/07/05/rm10000-scalpers-selling-tickets-to-taylor-swift-sg-shows-for-10-Datuk Mohd Azlan said the man realized that he had been cheated by the suspect when he could no longer contact him to claim the tickets. Tickets for Swift’s The Eras Tour, which has six shows at Singapore’s National Stadium on in March next year have been hotly contest since going up for sale last week.

July 11, 2023 14:35 UTC

Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Justin Fields Overhyped? Take a look at our ADPs throughout draft Season. Practice on our Mock Draft Simulator and utilize the Draft Genius for Draft Day. When the Lions are in deep, Montgomery will be in the field and he's going to lead the team in carries. , Buffalo BillsWhat has Cook done to warrant all the hype he's getting?

July 11, 2023 14:26 UTC

Anheuser-Busch and Trackhouse Racing announced a multiyear agreement Tuesday that will make Busch Light, long one of the main sponsors for retiring NASCAR star Kevin Harvick, the primary sponsor for Ross Chastain in the Cup Series. Trackhouse made it back-to-back wins the following week, when Shane van Gisbergen triumphed in his series debut on the street course in Chicago. “Ross has already accomplished so much in his career and we’re so proud an iconic brand like Busch Light sees his commitment not only to the sport but to his fans,” Trackhouse founder Justin Marks said. For Busch Light to recognize this and commit to the vision is both humbling and inspiring.”Busch Light has been a sponsor in NASCAR for 44 years, investing not only in race teams but also lending its name to the Busch Pole Award and the Busch Light Clash. “We’ve activated many different types of programs with our sponsorship through the years, and we’re thrilled to team up with Trackhouse Racing and Ross Chastain,” said Krystyn Stowe, the head of marketing for the Busch brand at Anheuser-Busch.

July 11, 2023 14:14 UTC

We’ve all had moments of anger where we want nothing more than to smash a plate on the ground. Well, maybe that’s a bit extreme. Over the last few years, Rage Rooms have been opening up, and they allow you to do exactly that. You can go in and smash TV’s, laptops, plates, you name it. People are doing this for pleasure, and to release some anger, but there’s a woman in New Brunswick who believes that businesses like this may actually be akin to mental health treatment.

July 11, 2023 14:02 UTC

CBC News published this video item, entitled “Israelis hold ‘Day of Disruption’ against changes to justice system” – below is their description. Demonstrators are on the streets of Israel holding what they call a ‘Day of Disruption’ against sweeping changes to the country’s justice system. Police have responded with water cannons and large-scale arrests. CBC News YouTube ChannelGot a comment? Please note comments are moderated before publication.

July 11, 2023 13:31 UTC

Greta Gerwig, the acclaimed ‘Barbie’ director, has revealed that she has been diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In an interview with the Guardian, Gerwig shared that she had always possessed a great deal of energy as a child but was not diagnosed until adulthood. According to a report by Nationalpost.com, Gerwig explained, “(At school I) had a ton of energy. Now, as an adult, I have ADHD — they diagnosed me. Gerwig made a heartfelt statement during the premiere, acknowledging Baumbach’s contribution and expressing her solidarity with the striking writers.

July 11, 2023 10:26 UTC