Articles

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

‘Gifted’ dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping

Researchers have identified that some dogs are “gifted word learners” — pups who know the names of more than 100 toys. In fact, these dogs can learn new words just by eavesdropping. And even if your dog isn’t in this “gifted” group, there are many ways to help them improve how they learn.

Read More »
How is Carney's government filling high-level jobs?

How is Carney’s government filling high-level jobs?

In 2016, former prime minister Justin Trudeau overhauled the way appointments are made to make them more open and transparent. However, recent appointments by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government raise the question of whether his government is still following the system Trudeau put in place.

Read More »
Business, Construction, Economy, National, Politics

March 31, 2025

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get…

Read More >

Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 31, 2025

Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction, minister says

TORONTO — Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites will close Tuesday…

Read More >

Business, Construction, Economy, Politics

March 31, 2025

Downtown office market notches slight improvement despite tariff threats

TORONTO — Canada’s downtown office vacancy rate marked its first,…

Read More >

Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 31, 2025

Doug Ford aide-turned Greenbelt lobbyist broke rules, ethics watchdog says

TORONTO — A lobbyist who used to work for Ontario…

Read More >

Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 31, 2025

Shortfalls identified in child and youth mental health system: Ontario auditor

TORONTO — Ontario’s auditor general says the Ministry of Health…

Read More >

Atlantic, Weather

March 31, 2025

Ice and rain move through the Maritimes, but worst is over says Environment Canada

FREDERICTON — Freezing rain left trees and power lines coated…

Read More >

Government offers private security to federal candidates facing threats
Star

March 31, 2025

Government offers private security to federal candidates facing threats

The federal government says it’s offering private-sector security services to…

Read More >

Business, Economy, Labour

March 31, 2025

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean…

Read More >

Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 31, 2025

Halton Region police officer charged with fraud after OPP investigation

Halton Regional Police say one of their officers has been…

Read More >