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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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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

March 18, 2025

Toronto pledges action on coyotes after incidents in Fort York, Liberty Village areas

The City of Toronto is pledging to take action on…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

March 18, 2025

Protesters demand engineering firm cancel bike lane removal contract with province

Protesters gathered outside the Toronto office of an engineering firm…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Media, National, Social

March 18, 2025

List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — Finalists for the National Newspaper Awards include four…

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Business, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Media, National, Sports

March 18, 2025

The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne is nominated for…

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Business, Economy, Labour, Social

March 18, 2025

Black Canadians see progress on equity in workplace, even as racism persists: report

TORONTO — A new report suggests a vast majority of…

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PM Carney planning to hold virtual meeting with premiers on Friday: sources
Star

March 18, 2025

PM Carney planning to hold virtual meeting with premiers on Friday: sources

Prime Minister Mark Carney is aiming to hold his first…

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Putin agrees to 30-day energy infrastructure ceasefire in call with Trump
Star

March 18, 2025

Putin agrees to 30-day energy infrastructure ceasefire in call with Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal…

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U.S. Supreme Court's chief justice speaks out after Trump calls for judge to be impeached
Star

March 18, 2025

U.S. Supreme Court’s chief justice speaks out after Trump calls for judge to be impeached

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts responded on Tuesday to President…

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Once-'stranded' astronauts are hours away from splashdown. Catch up on the saga so far
Star

March 18, 2025

Once-‘stranded’ astronauts are hours away from splashdown. Catch up on the saga so far

After a week-long trip to the International Space Station ballooned…

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