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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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Trump's trade pick gets an earful on Canada tariffs
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February 6, 2025

Trump’s trade pick gets an earful on Canada tariffs

Thursday’s hearing wasn’t a sign of congressional action — it…

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Justice, National, Politics, Terrorism

February 6, 2025

Listing crime cartels as terrorists would help in fentanyl fight: RCMP commissioner

OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says a federal move…

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Business, Construction, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

February 6, 2025

Opposition pounces on Ford over suit alleging ex-staffers involved in rezoning scheme

Opposition leaders accused Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford on Thursday…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

February 6, 2025

Kenneth Lee’s face was ‘covered in blood,’ shelter worker tells teens’ murder trial

TORONTO — A shelter worker who stepped in to stop…

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National

February 6, 2025

Former human rights chief commissioner sues for defamation

OTTAWA — A human rights lawyer whose tenure as head…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 6, 2025

Energy, telecom and tech drag S&P/TSX composite lower Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Thursday, weighed…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 6, 2025

Energy, telecom and tech drag S&P/TSX composite lower Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Thursday, weighed…

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Business, Economy, Finance

February 6, 2025

Energy, telecom and tech drag S&P/TSX composite lower Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index moved lower Thursday, weighed…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 6, 2025

15-year-old charged with murder in woman’s death north of Toronto: police

Police say a 15-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder…

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