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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. Source link
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, […]
Carney leans on private money, alternative approaches in nature strategy. Will it work?
The new approaches could provide an important boost to conservation in Canada and reduce the burden on Ottawa to do the work alone, but experts say if it’s not done correctly, these other-conserved areas may end up existing on paper but not providing the level of protection necessary for ecosystems to thrive. Source link
Maritime archaeologists excavate Danish warship 225 years after it sunk in Copenhagen's harbour
Ceramics, glass bottles, shoes — and even human remains. Those were among the items recently recovered by maritime archaeologists from a Danish shipwreck, more than 225 years after it exploded in Copenhagen’s harbour. The wreck dates back to April 1801, when a powerful British fleet attacked the Danish defence ship called “Dannebroge” in an effort to […]
PWHL notebook: Stakes high for teams fighting for playoffs
Three Canadian teams are competing for the final playoff spot in the PWHL’s final month of regular-season play. Source link
Hegseth tells U.S. Army chief of staff to retire 'effective immediately' amid war in Iran
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the army’s top uniformed officer to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against Iran. Source link
Is Ukraine about to enter the war in the Middle East? | About That
As Iran strikes countries across the Persian Gulf, Ukraine is making defence agreements in the Middle East. Andrew Chang explains how Ukraine’s expertise in fighting Iranian-designed Shahed drones in its war with Russia could reshape the war in the Middle East and help regional allies rethink their defence strategies. Images provided by The Canadian Press, […]
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claim against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed most of Blake Lively’s claims in her lawsuit accusing Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in connection with the filming of their 2024 romantic drama “It Ends With Us.” Source link
Federal government saying little about Toronto's call to block ICE from World Cup
The federal government is not responding directly to a Toronto city council motion opposing the presence of any U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at upcoming FIFA World Cup games. Source link
Amazon adding fuel surcharge for Canadian sellers starting April 17
Amazon is applying a fuel surcharge to fulfillment fees for Canada-based sellers starting on April 17, a spokesperson for the e-commerce giant confirmed to CBC News on Thursday. Source link