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Why isn't 'laugh' spelled L-A-F? Author explores the many failed attempts of simplifying English spelling

Why isn’t ‘laugh’ spelled L-A-F? Author explores the many failed attempts of simplifying English spelling

Have you ever wondered why English spelling often seems to defy logic — like why choir and liar rhyme, but laughter and daughter don’t? In his new book, Gabe Henry explores this conundrum, showing that you’re far from alone. He delves into the long history of spelling reform and the many bold — but ultimately unsuccessful — attempts to make English simpler.

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Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods
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February 19, 2024

Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday a suite of new…

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School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News

By 8 a.m. — as most people begin weekday morning…

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Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News

Canada is among the richest countries in the world —…

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ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News

Canada’s unemployment rate is just the latest economic indicator flashing…

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I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn't easy for me
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February 1, 2024

I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn’t easy for me

I started to resent my culture First Person columns are…

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Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help
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January 26, 2024

Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help

Both sides of the miserable war in Gaza are dragging…

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Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza
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January 26, 2024

Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza

The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in…

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Israel resumes Gaza aid drops days after criticism from agencies over hunger crisis
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January 26, 2024

Israel resumes Gaza aid drops days after criticism from agencies over hunger crisis

Israel resumed airdrop aid to Gaza on Saturday night, the…

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France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?
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January 26, 2024

France plans to recognize Palestinian statehood. Will Canada do the same?

When French President Emmanuel Macron shared his plans to formally…

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