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‘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.

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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.

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 25, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by…

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Business, Economy, Finance

March 25, 2025

S&P/TSX composite rises Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by…

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U.S. says deal reached for safe navigation in Black Sea, after talks with Ukraine, Russia
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March 25, 2025

U.S. says deal reached for safe navigation in Black Sea, after talks with Ukraine, Russia

The United States said Tuesday that it had reached a…

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U.S. putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland with unsolicited visit, says Danish PM
Star

March 25, 2025

U.S. putting ‘unacceptable pressure’ on Greenland with unsolicited visit, says Danish PM

The United States is exerting “unacceptable pressure” on Greenland, Danish…

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Those wild Canada goose-bald eagle fight photos continue to give chills — as an ice sculpture
Star

March 25, 2025

Those wild Canada goose-bald eagle fight photos continue to give chills — as an ice sculpture

While in Alaska, a Toronto artist used now iconic photos…

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Carney says we must 'look out for ourselves' in wake of U.S. intelligence leak on Yemen strike
Star

March 25, 2025

Carney says we must ‘look out for ourselves’ in wake of U.S. intelligence leak on Yemen strike

Liberal Leader Mark Carney says the leak by top U.S….

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3 heli-skiers killed in southeastern B.C. avalanche, RCMP say
Star

March 25, 2025

3 heli-skiers killed in southeastern B.C. avalanche, RCMP say

The Kaslo RCMP says the three heli-skiers were part of…

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Business, Economy

March 25, 2025

Small businesses prefer ‘minor’ adjustments over layoffs to deal with tariffs: poll

TORONTO — Small and medium business leaders say they could…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

March 25, 2025

Border officials offer rare look inside Canada’s largest immigration holding centre

TORONTO — When Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied…

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