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What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

What you should know ahead of curling’s Rock League debut season

Thought curling season was over? Well, think again. Because even after an electric ride through the Grand Slams, Olympic trials, Olympics, Scotties, Brier and world championships, there is one event still to come. Rock League — a new professional curling outfit — will make its debut Monday at Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.

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Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Can AI apps replace teachers? Experts urge caution over school model

Imagine school being two hours of core academics learned daily via an app, without teachers, and double that time spent on hands-on experiences. The unconventional model from a U.S. private school is sparking chatter and may benefit some, but Canadian experts say the approach blending GenAI with pre-existing methods warrants serious consideration about student privacy, well-being and what kids are actually learning.

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As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump
Star

March 2, 2026

As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump

For Kuljeet Singh, a ride-hail driver in Vancouver, every stop…

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As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall
Star

March 2, 2026

As the world acts to stabilize oil prices, Canada sees a potential windfall

The International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to release 400…

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Business, Construction, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

March 2, 2026

Liam Casey

Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford

TORONTO — Construction on the roads to the Ring of…

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Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales
Star

March 2, 2026

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

Producers of beer, wine and spirits will be able to…

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At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says
Star

March 2, 2026

At least 153 dead after strike on girls school, Iran says

At least 153 people, including children, have been killed after…

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Business, Mining

March 2, 2026

Ian Bickis

Governments increase support for critical minerals at Toronto mining conference

TORONTO — Critical mineral projects got increased support from government…

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Education, Labour, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario teacher, education worker unions call for contract talks to start early

TORONTO — Contracts for Ontario’s teachers and education workers expire…

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Atlantic, Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario, Nova Scotia sign deal to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

TORONTO — Ontario and Nova Scotia have agreed to let…

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Business, Health, Ontario/Quebec

March 2, 2026

Rianna Lim

New study finds sharp rise in young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline

The rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline…

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