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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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Sports

February 25, 2025

Canadian forward Ayo Akinola enjoying life in Switzerland after parting ways with TFC

Some 6,500 kilometres from Toronto, Ayo Akinola is looking to…

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N.L. premier steps down, says 'I must now move on' at surprise news conference
Star

February 25, 2025

N.L. premier steps down, says ‘I must now move on’ at surprise news conference

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey held a news conference…

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Canadian North being sold to Winnipeg-based company for $205M
Star

February 25, 2025

Canadian North being sold to Winnipeg-based company for $205M

Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corporation announced on Monday that it would…

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Apple shareholders say no to scrapping company's diversity programs
Star

February 25, 2025

Apple shareholders say no to scrapping company’s diversity programs

Apple shareholders rebuffed an attempt to pressure the technology trendsetter…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 25, 2025

Homicide investigators search Hamilton landfill for missing woman

Police in Hamilton are searching the city’s landfill as they…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 25, 2025

10 ridings to watch on election day in Ontario

TORONTO — Thursday is election day in Ontario, and while…

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Keir Starmer announces boost to British defence spending, on eve of White House visit
Star

February 25, 2025

Keir Starmer announces boost to British defence spending, on eve of White House visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would…

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Agriculture, Beverage, Business, Economy, Science

February 25, 2025

‘A wake-up call’: Report urges agri-food export diversification amid tariff threat

TORONTO — The Canadian agriculture industry needs to expand its…

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Business, Hardware, Software

February 25, 2025

Dye & Durham receives unsolicited takeover offer for company

TORONTO — Dye & Durham Ltd. says it has received…

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