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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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Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase
Star

April 20, 2026

Ford says no one in Canada is scrutinized like he is after backtracking on $28.9M private jet purchase

Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters Monday that “no one…

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U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old
Star

April 20, 2026

U.S. singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

April 20, 2026

Ontario boy dead, toddler rushed to hospital after crash north of Toronto

MULMUR — Provincial police say a boy is dead and…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 19, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

SIU investigating after police chase left two people seriously injured

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating after a 21-year-old man…

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Sports

April 19, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Film School: Raptors do deep dive on Game 1 loss to prepare for Cavaliers

CLEVELAND — As soon as the final whistle sounded in…

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8 children dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say
Star

April 19, 2026

8 children dead after mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children in domestic-related shootings…

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Beverage, Business, Economy, Retail, Transport

April 19, 2026

Ritika Dubey

Independent grocers adjusting to fuel surcharges from suppliers

A few weeks into the war in Iran, an Ontario-based…

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Business, National, Ontario/Quebec, Transport

April 19, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Premier Doug Ford after backlash

Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private…

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Lytton, B.C., was razed by fire — but costs of maintaining new facilities could lead to financial ruin
Star

April 19, 2026

Lytton, B.C., was razed by fire — but costs of maintaining new facilities could lead to financial ruin

Jennifer Thoss, a member of Lytton’s council elected in 2022,…

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