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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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Amid brewing political tensions, Canada, U.S. set for next chapter in heated rivalry at 4 Nations
Star

February 14, 2025

Amid brewing political tensions, Canada, U.S. set for next chapter in heated rivalry at 4 Nations

Canada and the U.S. will square off in a mouth-watering,…

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Environment, Ontario/Quebec

February 14, 2025

Toronto communities urge action after rise in reported coyote attacks and sightings

Residents of two communities in southwest Toronto are calling on…

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Conservative MPs set sights on Carney as poll numbers show shrinking lead over Liberals
Star

February 14, 2025

Conservative MPs set sights on Carney as poll numbers show shrinking lead over Liberals

As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

February 14, 2025

Ontario party leaders spar over housing in first election debate

The leaders of Ontario’s New Democratic, Liberal and Green parties…

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B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee
Star

February 14, 2025

B.C. Labour Relations Board finds Starbucks made threats against pro-union employee

The B.C. Labour Relations Board says Starbucks wrongfully made “threats…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 14, 2025

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell more than 200…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 14, 2025

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell more than 200…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 14, 2025

S&P/TSX composite index down more than 200 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index fell more than 200…

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A$AP Rocky's lawyer says accuser was the aggressor and lied as assault trial nears end
Star

February 14, 2025

A$AP Rocky’s lawyer says accuser was the aggressor and lied as assault trial nears end

A lawyer defending A$AP Rocky took aim at the hip-hop…

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