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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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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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Agriculture, Beverage, Business

February 25, 2025

Maple Leaf Foods reports $53.5M Q4 profit compared with $9.3M loss a year earlier

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a profit…

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Sask. dad makes daughter's engagement ring by hand and goes viral
Star

February 25, 2025

Sask. dad makes daughter’s engagement ring by hand and goes viral

The special moment when Bryce Sherring found out that her…

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They came to Canada to escape political instability in Iran. Quebec is denying them health coverage
Star

February 25, 2025

They came to Canada to escape political instability in Iran. Quebec is denying them health coverage

When a metal ladder fell and hit Somayeh Ahmadiseddigh in…

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U.S. couple apologizes for Trump politics, pays for everyone's meal at packed Canadian diner
Star

February 25, 2025

U.S. couple apologizes for Trump politics, pays for everyone’s meal at packed Canadian diner

Diners in a Windsor, Ont., restaurant were stunned and elated over the…

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The threat of a tariff war is already driving up housing costs
Star

February 25, 2025

The threat of a tariff war is already driving up housing costs

Housing sector insiders say the mere threat of a tariff…

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Ontario/Quebec

February 25, 2025

Ontario election 2025: Here’s where the leaders will be on Tuesday, Feb. 25

Here’s where the leaders of Ontario’s main political parties are…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Weather

February 25, 2025

Icy stairs and snow bank signs: campaigning in Ontario’s winter election

Falling down stairs, pushing stuck cars out of snow banks…

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Sports

February 25, 2025

Scheifele sinks Sharks in overtime to set Jets’ goal record in dramatic fashion

WINNIPEG — Mark Scheifele couldn’t have picked a more dramatic…

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