Magic Mushrooms

• New clinical trial in Ontario uses magic mushrooms to treat anxiety

  A first-of-its-kind Canadian trial is testing psilocybin, the psychedelic component found in magic mushrooms, on participants to see if it can treat anxiety.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2025
  
• Hikers on psychedelic mushrooms rescued after getting lost on N.Y. hike

  'Somewhere along the way, the hikers also lost their car keys. Rangers provided a courtesy ride to the subjects' rental lodging,' Department of Environmental Conservation said.

  Trending

  Sep 9, 2025
  
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• Video shows pickup truck smashing into Toronto magic mushroom shop

  Security video obtained by Global News shows a dark pickup truck smashing into a magic mushroom dispensary shop in Toronto early Thursday.

  Crime

  Aug 21, 2025
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• Federal court ruling on psilocybin training a turning point: advocacy group

  Therapsil believes experiencing the effects of the drug is essential to ensuring their health-care providers can guide people through the experience.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2025
• Anger after B.C. man acquitted in sex assault case because he was high on drugs

  Leon-Jamal Barrett described a complex hallucination from the mushrooms in which he concluded that humanity was corrupt and destined to be punished.

  Crime

  Jun 18, 2025
• Quebec religion wants Health Canada’s blessing to use magic mushrooms in ceremonies

  Group Sanctuary wants to compel the agency to decide on the exemption because they 'cannot conduct their religious ceremonies without' it.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2024
• 3 magic mushroom labs in Ontario shut down by police

  York Regional Police say the discovery of one small magic mushroom lab led investigators to two others larger operations in Ontario, all which have been shut down.

  Crime

  Oct 17, 2024
• Are magic mushroom stores sprouting around Toronto operating in a legal grey area?

  In spite of the apparent official nature of these shops, Toronto police are clear that the entire operation is illegal but officers suggest they have other priorities.

  Crime

  May 24, 2024
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• $12,000 worth of magic mushrooms seized from Chatham, Ont. business: police

  Police in Chatham-Kent, Ont., say at least $12,000 worth of magic mushrooms were seized from a business on King Street West during two separate searches this week.

  Canada

  May 11, 2024
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• Questions arise about future of Vancouver stores selling magic mushrooms

  Confusion remains about the future of retail stores selling magic mushrooms in Vancouver.

  Politics

  Apr 13, 2024