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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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Business, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Film, Justice, Lifestyle, Television

February 1, 2026

Fakiha Baig and Kathryn Mannie

Ontario community where “Schitt’s Creek” was filmed remembers Catherine O’Hara

The picturesque Ontario community Catherine O’Hara spent long days shooting…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Montreal demonstrators protest Trump immigration crackdown at U.S. Consulate

Demonstrators are gathering in downtown Montreal to protest against the…

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Meet the doctors for Canada’s men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams — who happen to be married
Star

February 1, 2026

Meet the doctors for Canada’s men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams — who happen to be married

Laura Bennion and Ian Auld are the lead physicians for…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, Politics, Prairies/BC, Science, Social, Television

February 1, 2026

Fakiha Baig

Animated series profiles brave women, including Canada’s first Black female lawyer

EDMONTON — Jo-Anne Henry says her mother never described herself…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Woman charged with animal cruelty after dogs left in freezing vehicle for hours

NIPIGON — A woman has been charged in northwestern Ontario…

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Blairmore latest Alberta community to lose bank branch — a trend seen across Canada
Star

February 1, 2026

Blairmore latest Alberta community to lose bank branch — a trend seen across Canada

The loss of retail banking service locations is not unique…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 1, 2026

Delivery driver in hospital after hit-and-run in popular Ontario ski community

CRAIGLEITH — A food delivery driver is in hospital after…

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Sports

February 1, 2026

Jim Morris

Matthews says Leafs’ 3-2 grinding shootout win over Canucks ‘feels good’

VANCOUVER — Given a second chance Auston Matthews wasn’t going…

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Kashechewan teen evacuated to Niagara Falls, Ont., says she misses 'being on the land'
Star

February 1, 2026

Kashechewan teen evacuated to Niagara Falls, Ont., says she misses ‘being on the land’

Kashechewan residents Kerri-Ann Koosees and Keisha Paulmartin were forced to…

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