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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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At Issue | Canada hits its NATO targets. What comes next?
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March 27, 2026

At Issue | Canada hits its NATO targets. What comes next?

At Issue this week: The benefits, and challenges, of Canada…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

March 26, 2026

Allison Jones and Liam Casey

Ontario delays path to balance, pumps billions into research and innovation in budget

TORONTO — Ontario is delaying a path to balance once…

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Business, Construction, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

March 26, 2026

Liam Casey and Allison Jones

Ontario to boost home care funding, may miss long-term care bed goal

TORONTO — Ontario is investing $1.1 billion more in home…

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Sports

March 26, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Blue Jays ready to turn the page on 2025 World Series loss and focus on this season

TORONTO — When the Toronto Blue Jays raise their 2025…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

March 26, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Ontario 2026 budget highlights: $13.8B deficit, small business tax cut, AI funding

TORONTO — The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that…

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Business, Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Sports, Transport

March 26, 2026

Toronto plans to increase transit, close roads to move visitors during FIFA World Cup

Officials in Toronto say the city has put together a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 26, 2026

Lawyers for Toronto cop accused in corruption probe ask court to review bail ruling

TORONTO — Lawyers for a Toronto police constable accused of…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

March 26, 2026

Sammy Hudes

TD slashes housing market forecast for 2026, now sees sales and prices falling

TD Economics has severely lowered its 2026 forecast for home…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 26, 2026

Man dead after stabbing in Toronto’s east end: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say a man is dead after…

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