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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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National, Politics

February 18, 2025

Green Party says it will run full slate of candidates in coming federal election

OTTAWA — The Green Party’s leaders say they will have…

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Sports

February 18, 2025

Virtue, Moir, Chan among Skate Canada Hall of Fame’s elite class of 2025

OTTAWA — Skate Canada announced an elite class of 2025…

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Business, Economy, National, Politics

February 18, 2025

Economists more confident in Bank of Canada rate hold as inflation ticks up to 1.9%

OTTAWA — Economists are more confident the Bank of Canada…

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Business, Science

February 18, 2025

Toronto Tech Week to launch later this year with backing from city, Shopify, Google

TORONTO — A Toronto non-profit is launching a tech week…

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Business, Construction, Real Estate

February 18, 2025

CREA says January home sales up from year ago, but fell off at the end of the month

OTTAWA — The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales…

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Business, Economy, National

February 18, 2025

Here’s a list of January inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent…

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Business, Economy, National

February 18, 2025

Here’s a list of January inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.9 per cent…

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Inflation rate rose to 1.9% in January
Star

February 18, 2025

Inflation rate rose to 1.9% in January

Canada’s inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in January,Â…

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Trump's musings on 'very large faucet' in Canada part of looming water crisis, say researchers
Star

February 18, 2025

Trump’s musings on ‘very large faucet’ in Canada part of looming water crisis, say researchers

For water experts, there’s worry that climate change and shifting…

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