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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

April 30, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Two Canadians detained by Israel off Greek coast: flotilla organizer

Two Canadians are among the activists detained by Israel after…

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Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?
Star

April 30, 2026

Want an EV for under $5,000? How about this option?

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at…

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Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says
Star

April 30, 2026

Elections Alberta alerted to improper use of voters’ information in late March, journalist says

A journalist says she warned Elections Alberta weeks ago about…

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Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters' personal information
Star

April 30, 2026

Alberta separatist group ordered to pull down list with millions of voters’ personal information

Alberta privacy commissioner calls posting of voter information online ‘very…

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Books, Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, National, Social

April 30, 2026

Nicole Thompson

‘You people can change this,’ priest tells Ottawa elite as she wins award for book on homelessness

Rev. Maggie Helwig went into Wednesday night with a plan….

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Ontario/Quebec

April 30, 2026

Fire that gutted Toronto Humber Yacht Club now being investigated as arson: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a fire that tore through…

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Sports

April 30, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Brandon Ingram exits early, Scottie Barnes hobbled as Raptors drop Game 5 to Cavs

CLEVELAND — The Toronto Raptors have played a tough, hard-hitting…

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'Will not remember this game because of basketball': Tempo soak in pre-season opener
Star

April 30, 2026

‘Will not remember this game because of basketball’: Tempo soak in pre-season opener

Well before the Toronto Tempo fell 83-78 against the Connecticut…

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Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case
Star

April 30, 2026

Women oppose publication bans in Nunavut sexual assault case

Three women who have reported allegations of historical sexual assault…

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