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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

January 28, 2025

RCMP union recommends better staffing, procurement and collaboration on border

OTTAWA — The union representing RCMP members is calling on…

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Defence, Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Politics

January 28, 2025

Foreign interference probe calls on party leaders to get security clearances

OTTAWA — The federal public inquiry into foreign interference is…

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Montreal public library says it can't host English book club, citing Quebec's new language law
Star

January 28, 2025

Montreal public library says it can’t host English book club, citing Quebec’s new language law

Montreal writer Christopher DiRaddo says he’s disappointed after a municipal…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 28, 2025

Canadian, U.S. stock markets regain some ground as tech stocks bounce back Tuesday

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks led Canada’s main stock…

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Sports

January 28, 2025

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz closing in on a return to action

TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz spent some of his downtime away…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 28, 2025

Ontario voters officially headed to polls early for provincial election

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford officially set a provincial…

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Business, Science

January 28, 2025

DeepSeek buzz shows the game is not over for AI firms: Canadian tech leaders

TORONTO — Canada’s artificial intelligence leaders so far seem to…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 28, 2025

Two girls who pleaded guilty in alleged fatal swarming sentenced to probation

TORONTO — Two girls who pleaded guilty in the alleged…

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Sports

January 28, 2025

Canadian women look to build on season-best finish in Perth at HSBC SVNS Vancouver

Canada’s women’s sevens rugby team, fresh off a season-best fourth-place…

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