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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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Amid 'Buy Canadian' fervour, Canada's top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.
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February 14, 2026

Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ fervour, Canada’s top pension funds still heavily invested in U.S.

For all the fear over the U.S. trade war and…

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Ontario/Quebec, Weather

February 14, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Warmer temperatures ahead for southern Ontario as longest cold spell in a decade ends

TORONTO — A cold spell that has gripped southern Ontario…

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How Pokemon became a source of soft power and among the world's biggest media franchises
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February 14, 2026

How Pokemon became a source of soft power and among the world’s biggest media franchises

Over 30 years, Pokemon has become one of the biggest…

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Does your local school lock its doors? Why school entrance protocols vary across Canada
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February 14, 2026

Does your local school lock its doors? Why school entrance protocols vary across Canada

This week’s tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., and  other…

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‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.
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February 14, 2026

‘We’re so vulnerable’: How Canadians can cope with anxiety in the face of existential threats from the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has threatened Canada with…

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Bart Layton didn't like Chris Hemsworth for Crime 101. Then he proved him wrong
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February 14, 2026

Bart Layton didn’t like Chris Hemsworth for Crime 101. Then he proved him wrong

Coming after his critically acclaimed documentary The Imposter, and genre-defying…

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From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety
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February 14, 2026

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada’s nuclear deterrence anxiety

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with…

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Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why scientists are moving beyond these groupings
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February 14, 2026

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why scientists are moving beyond these groupings

Categorizing people into just two groups — late and early…

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Cheating, a proposal, cute couples — but are the Olympics really the place for love?
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February 14, 2026

Cheating, a proposal, cute couples — but are the Olympics really the place for love?

Love often seems to be in the air during the…

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