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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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Climate disasters have nearly quadrupled cocoa prices, forcing some chocolatiers to close
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March 18, 2025

Climate disasters have nearly quadrupled cocoa prices, forcing some chocolatiers to close

Chocolate lovers might notice their favourite sugary snack could cost…

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Ontario man frustrated Meta wouldn't pull video appearing to show drunk man fooling car ignition lock
Star

March 18, 2025

Ontario man frustrated Meta wouldn’t pull video appearing to show drunk man fooling car ignition lock

Aaron Hagen of Bruce County, Ont., says he’s frustrated a…

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In a small Alaska town, Canada-U.S. tensions are upending a longstanding relationship
Star

March 18, 2025

In a small Alaska town, Canada-U.S. tensions are upending a longstanding relationship

The Current23:14In a small Alaskan town, the Canada-U.S. fight feels…

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Hundreds of Americans accept B.C. man's social media invite to visit Canada
Star

March 18, 2025

Hundreds of Americans accept B.C. man’s social media invite to visit Canada

Months after a British Columbia man’s social media invite to Americans…

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Why America's biggest auto union supports Trump's tariffs — and Canada's does not
Star

March 18, 2025

Why America’s biggest auto union supports Trump’s tariffs — and Canada’s does not

On the surface, it seems like a surprising split for…

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'It's not science fiction': The moonshot effort to supersize solar and wind
Star

March 18, 2025

‘It’s not science fiction’: The moonshot effort to supersize solar and wind

Soaring demand for electricity is leading some companies to not…

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Sports

March 18, 2025

Auston Matthews, William Nylander power Maple Leafs over Flames 6-2

TORONTO — Auston Matthews scored twice on the power play…

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Business, Justice, Retail

March 17, 2025

Hudson’s Bay court hearing wraps without a ruling on liquidation plan

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay spent Monday in court asking for…

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Justice, National, Politics, Social

March 17, 2025

Court denies certification of $2.5-billion Black civil servants class action lawsuit

OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge on Monday dismissed a…

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