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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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Paid out of pocket for a fender-bender? Fine, but the law says you have to tell your insurer
Star

February 17, 2026

Paid out of pocket for a fender-bender? Fine, but the law says you have to tell your insurer

For some reason, not a lot of people know that…

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Determined and desperate, Canada captain Poulin wills her team back to another Olympic final
Star

February 17, 2026

Determined and desperate, Canada captain Poulin wills her team back to another Olympic final

A dominant American team that’s allowed only one goal all…

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Sports

February 16, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says Blue Jays ‘very capable’ after World Series heartbreak

DUNEDIN — When the Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

One person injured, dog dead after suspected arson at Windsor, Ont., home

WINDSOR — One person is injured after police say he…

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Disaster, Health, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Sharif Hassan and Kathryn Mannie

‘I was sure that was going to be my day’: A year on, fiery crash at Toronto’s Pearson airport still haunts passengers

TORONTO — As his plane descended in Toronto, John Nelson…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Students disappointed by Ontario’s cuts to OSAP grants, tuition freeze lift

Post-secondary students in Ontario say the government’s decision to reduce…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 16, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Snow melt raising flood risk in parts of southern Ontario

Some communities in southern Ontario are being warned of potential…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 16, 2026

Toronto police make two arrests related to weekend rally to support Iran protests

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have made two arrests…

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Entertainment, Arts, Justice, National, Social

February 16, 2026

Nono Shen

Misinformation experts warn of dire consequences in online hunt for blame

Disinformation experts say while it’s human nature to seek out…

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