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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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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 2, 2026

Funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police officer killed in crash while on duty

A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon…

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Business, Economy, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 2, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

As fuel prices surge, Canadian artists say touring is unsustainable

Somewhere near Cobourg, Ont., a tour bus powered by recycled…

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U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls
Star

May 2, 2026

U.S. warns shipping firms could face sanctions over paying Iran’s Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to normal traffic…

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Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war
Star

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines shuts down, blames cost of fuel due to Middle East war

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ‌ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s…

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Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward
Star

May 2, 2026

Who won the lottery? Why you may never know the full name of some jackpot winners going forward

After Randy Rush collected his $50-million Lotto Max jackpot money…

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Iranian soccer official says he's talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada
Star

May 2, 2026

Iranian soccer official says he’s talking to authorities after former IRGC commander denied entry to Canada

A senior Iranian soccer official says he’s been in contact…

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Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests
Star

May 2, 2026

Online harassment against female journalists is a growing problem, UN report suggests

A new UN report released Thursday puts numbers to what…

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'He was the first to call me mom,' mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting
Star

May 2, 2026

‘He was the first to call me mom,’ mother says of teen killed in Hamilton mall shooting

Nabil Askafe’s mother and father sat down for an interview…

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Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party
Star

May 2, 2026

Why saunas are becoming a hot new place to party

Picture this: a DJ, a makeshift dance floor and drinks….

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