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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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Google tipped off authorities to illicit images in Canadian doctor's account, search warrants say
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March 6, 2026

Google tipped off authorities to illicit images in Canadian doctor’s account, search warrants say

Internet giant Google tipped off authorities that an account in…

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In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties
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March 6, 2026

In Tokyo, Carney signs agreement with Japanese counterpart to expand trade and defence ties

Prime Minister Mark Carney inked a series of agreements with…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 6, 2026

Third suspect arrested in fatal 2025 shooting of Toronto teen

TORONTO — Another suspect has been arrested and charged in…

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The unanswered question in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran: Why? | About That
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March 5, 2026

The unanswered question in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran: Why? | About That

Questions are being raised about why the U.S. and Israel…

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The facts about Iran’s Shahed attack drones
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March 5, 2026

The facts about Iran’s Shahed attack drones

Cheap and noisy Shahed drones have become a crucial weapon…

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Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings
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March 5, 2026

Jury finds man guilty of 5 counts of 2nd-degree murder in Winnipeg drug house shootings

A jury has found a man accused of fatally shooting…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

March 5, 2026

Allison Jones

Niagara regional chair backs away from proposal to explore amalgamations

Niagara’s regional chair has backed away from a proposal that…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec

March 5, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario takes control of eighth school board, citing mismanagement

TORONTO — Ontario’s education minister placed an eighth school board…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

March 5, 2026

Man, 20, charged after allegedly threatening Ontario Premier Doug Ford

A 20-year-old man from a central Ontario community has been…

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