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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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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 17, 2025

Second child dies after Oshawa, Ont., fire that killed mother and daughter: police

Police say a 12-year-old girl has died after a house…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

March 17, 2025

Flood warnings issued for parts of central, southwestern Ontario after weekend rain

Flood warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario after…

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Entertainment

March 17, 2025

American culinary series ‘Top Chef’ comes to Canada amid a simmering trade war

TORONTO — The new season of American competition show “Top…

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Business, International, Lifestyle, Politics

March 17, 2025

‘Danish Viking blood is boiling.’ Danes boycott US goods with fervor as others in Europe do so too

Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

March 17, 2025

CREA reports home sales fell in February amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — Home sales in February fell to their lowest…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 17, 2025

Toronto’s plan to counter tariffs includes barring U.S. suppliers from some contracts

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says the city’s response to steep…

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Poilievre says he would repeal federal carbon pricing for industrial emissions
Star

March 17, 2025

Poilievre says he would repeal federal carbon pricing for industrial emissions

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says a government led by him…

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Ex-University of Waterloo student sentenced to 11 years in prison for gender-studies class stabbings
Star

March 17, 2025

Ex-University of Waterloo student sentenced to 11 years in prison for gender-studies class stabbings

A former University of Waterloo, Ont., student who pleaded guilty…

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Sports

March 17, 2025

Berrios named Blue Jays’ opening-day starter for second straight year

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander…

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