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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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Hair loss drug finasteride can cause debilitating side-effects, men say
Star

March 17, 2025

Hair loss drug finasteride can cause debilitating side-effects, men say

WARNING: This story contains discussion of suicide. Marc Turner’s mother remembers…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 17, 2025

CP NewsAlert: Court finds stabbing at UWaterloo was not terrorism but was hate crime

An Ontario court has found that an attack at a…

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Justice, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

March 17, 2025

Toronto bar ‘heartbroken’ by mass shooting, says it’s co-operating with police

TORONTO — The Toronto bar where 12 people were injured…

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Entertainment

March 17, 2025

Dina Pugliese rejoins ‘Breakfast Television’ alongside new host Tim Bolen

TORONTO — Longtime former “Breakfast Television” co-host Dina Pugliese is…

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East Coast Music Association says boycott may hurt award show, citing 'family feud' with members
Music, Star

March 17, 2025

East Coast Music Association says boycott may hurt award show, citing ‘family feud’ with members

The board will meet this week to consider ways to…

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'Best-case scenario': Hudson's Bay charter to remain in public hands after joint $18M bid
Star

March 17, 2025

‘Best-case scenario’: Hudson’s Bay charter to remain in public hands after joint $18M bid

Two of Canada’s richest families appear to have been successful…

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Churchill’s Marrakech sells for $1.3M at Hudson’s Bay artworks auction
Star

March 17, 2025

Churchill’s Marrakech sells for $1.3M at Hudson’s Bay artworks auction

The energy in the room shifted once F.M. Bell-Smith’s Lights…

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Landlords say B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu's plan for Bay properties 'defies commercial common sense'
Star

March 17, 2025

Landlords say B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu’s plan for Bay properties ‘defies commercial common sense’

Several of Canada’s most prominent real estate companies are slamming…

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Weston family wants to buy Hudson's Bay charter and donate it, according to documents
Star

March 17, 2025

Weston family wants to buy Hudson’s Bay charter and donate it, according to documents

The royal charter that formed Hudson’s Bay about 355 years…

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