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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, National

March 18, 2025

Here’s a list of February inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent…

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Business

March 18, 2025

McDonald’s Canada testing a vegetable-based burger — again

BRAMPTON, Ont. — McDonald’s Canada is trying its hand at…

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Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave
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March 18, 2025

Some snowbirds want out of Florida. A bad housing market makes it hard to leave

As the era of bilateral bad blood between Canada and…

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How a good old fashioned boycott got Canada to trade Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky
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March 18, 2025

How a good old fashioned boycott got Canada to trade Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky

It’s been a long time since many Canadians have felt…

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Elbows up in 2025: How a year of Canadian boycotts on U.S. products played out
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March 18, 2025

Elbows up in 2025: How a year of Canadian boycotts on U.S. products played out

It became a rallying cry, a cultural touchstone, a marketing…

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U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home
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March 18, 2025

U.S. tourism faces $5.7B US loss as Canadians continue to stay home

Many Canadians continue to boycott travel to the United States,…

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Premier calls for 'fair treatment' for ferry users in B.C. after Ottawa cuts fares in Eastern Canada
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March 18, 2025

Premier calls for ‘fair treatment’ for ferry users in B.C. after Ottawa cuts fares in Eastern Canada

Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to increase the federal subsidy…

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This remote community of about 100 is caught in the Canada-U.S. trade war
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March 18, 2025

This remote community of about 100 is caught in the Canada-U.S. trade war

It’s time for brunch, and Kellie Knight is making scrambled…

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Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February
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March 18, 2025

Cross-border trips to the U.S. reach COVID lows with nearly 500,000 fewer travellers in February

Nearly 500,000 fewer travellers crossed the land border from Canada…

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