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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, Economy, Retail

January 30, 2025

Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

TORONTO — Walmart Canada says it will spend $6.5 billion…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 30, 2025

Man wanted for 2018 shooting that killed Toronto rapper arrested in Alberta

Police say a man wanted for murder in a 2018…

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Trump pledges to deport non-citizen college students who took part in pro-Palestinian protests
Star

January 30, 2025

Trump pledges to deport non-citizen college students who took part in pro-Palestinian protests

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday…

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'I did not expect to be a slave': Amnesty International report exposes abuse of migrant workers
Star

January 30, 2025

‘I did not expect to be a slave’: Amnesty International report exposes abuse of migrant workers

A new Amnesty International report criticizes the federal Temporary Foreign…

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U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024
Star

January 30, 2025

U.S. economy grew 2.8% in 2024

The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note, with…

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Border agency, RCMP make arrest at Niagara border after human smuggling attempt, officials say
Star

January 30, 2025

Border agency, RCMP make arrest at Niagara border after human smuggling attempt, officials say

Canadian authorities say they’ve intercepted a human smuggling attempt in…

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'I lost their smiles': Quebec City Muslim community counters hate 8 years after deadly mosque attack
Star

January 30, 2025

‘I lost their smiles’: Quebec City Muslim community counters hate 8 years after deadly mosque attack

The Islamic Cultural Centre in Quebec City honoured the six…

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DeepSeek and China's AI power move
Star

January 30, 2025

DeepSeek and China’s AI power move

The Chinese tech company DeepSeek is causing major waves in…

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Sports

January 30, 2025

‘It’s a battle right now’: Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly on offensive woes

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly is used to contributing with the…

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