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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Liam Casey

Doug Ford vows to find out how more than 150 inmates were improperly released

TORONTO — More than 150 inmates have been improperly released…

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Human Interest, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social

April 15, 2026

Sharif Hassan

‘Feeling so desperate’: Iranian Canadians on edge amid uncertainty of deadly war

For Maryam Amini’s family, Persian new year has always been…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Man pleads guilty in Lindsay, Ont., break-in case that became political flashpoint

The man accused of breaking into a Lindsay, Ont., apartment…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter after man shot at Niagara hotel: SIU

TORONTO — Ontario’s police watchdog has charged a Toronto police…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

April 15, 2026

Toronto proposes $10 fee for World Cup fan fest after initially promoting free entry

TORONTO — The City of Toronto is proposing a $10…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Ontario family says Canadian man killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

A Canadian man who lived in Windsor, Ont., was killed…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

April 15, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario expanding areas where alcohol can be consumed in provincial parks

Visitors to Ontario provincial parks this summer will be able…

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National

April 15, 2026

In the news today: Quebec premier swearing in, Ontario jails, B.C. bear attack

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 15, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario Premier Doug Ford defends plan to increase jail capacity by thousands

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his government’s plan…

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