Articles

‘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.

Read More »
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.

Read More »
A comet may become visible to the unaided eye in the coming weeks. Here's how you can see it | CBC News
Star

September 23, 2024

A comet may become visible to the unaided eye in the coming weeks. Here’s how you can see it | CBC News

There’s a new comet in the sky that has gained…

Read More >

The National | Middle East on the brink
Star

September 23, 2024

The National | Middle East on the brink

Sept. 22, 2024 | Fears of a wider Middle East…

Read More >

Veteran on Invictus team says he's out thousands of dollars after being injured on the court | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

Veteran on Invictus team says he’s out thousands of dollars after being injured on the court | CBC News

A Canadian Armed Forces veteran who was a poster boy…

Read More >

Grid searches for missing boy, 6, continue in Shamattawa First Nation Sunday | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

Grid searches for missing boy, 6, continue in Shamattawa First Nation Sunday | CBC News

The search for a missing non-verbal six-year-old boy in Shamattawa…

Read More >

Air Canada union head says she'll resign if pilots reject deal | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

Air Canada union head says she’ll resign if pilots reject deal | CBC News

Charlene Hudy, who chairs the Air Canada contingent of the…

Read More >

Sri Lankans reject political establishment and vote for left-wing change in historic presidential election | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

Sri Lankans reject political establishment and vote for left-wing change in historic presidential election | CBC News

Sri Lankan politics is taking a left turn, with Marxist-leaning…

Read More >

'It keeps me closer to him': Mila Mulroney reflects on her new role as St. FX chancellor | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

‘It keeps me closer to him’: Mila Mulroney reflects on her new role as St. FX chancellor | CBC News

Mila Mulroney, widow of former prime minister Brian Mulroney, says…

Read More >

Calgary water restrictions end as feeder main comes back online | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

Calgary water restrictions end as feeder main comes back online | CBC News

The Bearspaw south feeder main has been reconnected to Calgary’s…

Read More >

Ontario truckers say wage theft plaguing industry, federal government not enforcing Labour Code | CBC News
Star

September 22, 2024

Ontario truckers say wage theft plaguing industry, federal government not enforcing Labour Code | CBC News

Drivers rallied in Brampton, Ont., this weekend, saying many trucking…

Read More >