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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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'There is nothing that will displace us': Palestinians respond to Trump's plan to take over, rebuild Gaza
Star

February 4, 2025

‘There is nothing that will displace us’: Palestinians respond to Trump’s plan to take over, rebuild Gaza

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pitch to take ownership of the…

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Beverage, Business

February 4, 2025

Company tied to plant-based milk listeria outbreak looks to sell two plants

TORONTO — The Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked…

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Business

February 4, 2025

Purolator buys customs broker Livingston amid heightened trade uncertainty

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Purolator Inc. has acquired Livingston International, one…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

February 4, 2025

Down Under, but not out: Drake returns in Australia, dons bullet-riddled hoodie

TORONTO — Drake has kicked off his tour in Perth,…

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Business, Defence, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

February 4, 2025

Fact-checking Trump’s executive order threatening tariffs on Canada

OTTAWA — To justify his executive order imposing stiff tariffs…

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Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 4, 2025

Responsible Gambling Council offers Super Bowl bettors tips before the big game

TORONTO — A survey conducted by Leger for the Responsible…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

February 4, 2025

Survey: Nearly half of Ontarians planning to watch Super Bowl will bet on game

TORONTO — It’s sports betting’s biggest event and the Responsible…

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Business

February 4, 2025

Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent in 2024, led by business filings

OTTAWA — Insolvencies rose 12.1 per cent last year compared…

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Several people killed in mass shooting at a school in Sweden
Star

February 4, 2025

Several people killed in mass shooting at a school in Sweden

Around 10 people were killed in a school shooting in…

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