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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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Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 10, 2026

Ontario to consolidate 36 conservation authorities into nine

TORONTO — Ontario will consolidate its 36 conservation authorities into…

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Business, Economy, Environment, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 10, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario to table budget March 26, with eye to productivity, competitiveness: minister

TORONTO — Ontario’s provincial budget will be tabled on March…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Labour

March 10, 2026

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned a net return of 7.7 per cent for 2025

TORONTO — The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan earned a…

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Human Interest, Ontario/Quebec

March 10, 2026

Ontario’s famous groundhog Wiarton Willie has died, town says

Wiarton Willie, the famous Ontario rodent who fictitiously predicted the…

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Business, Economy, Finance, Labour

March 10, 2026

Ontario Teachers’ earned 6.7 per cent return in 2025, net assets grew to $279.4B

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board says it…

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'We got it wrong': N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry
Star

March 10, 2026

‘We got it wrong’: N.S. government reverses course on some budget cuts after outcry

Supports and programming for people with disabilities, seniors and African…

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Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for 'willfully' ignoring distress call: labour board
Star

March 10, 2026

Canadian Coast Guard captain fired for ‘willfully’ ignoring distress call: labour board

The Canadian Coast Guard fired one of its captains on…

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Police release video of suspect vehicle fleeing 'national security incident' shooting at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Star

March 10, 2026

Police release video of suspect vehicle fleeing ‘national security incident’ shooting at U.S. consulate in Toronto

Police say they are looking for two male suspects who…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Social

March 10, 2026

Sixty-year-old killed after collision in Lakeshore, Essex County

LAKESHORE — A sixty-year-old is dead following a single vehicle…

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