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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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Sports

February 6, 2026

Tim Wharnsby

Ingram’s 33-point performance fuels Raptors’ 123-107 win over Bulls

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram celebrated his one-year anniversary with the…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

February 6, 2026

Teen fatally shot at Tim Hortons in Toronto’s east end: police

TORONTO — A teen was fatally shot at a Tim…

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Sports

February 5, 2026

Dan Ralph

Veteran CFL middle linebacker Wynton McManis comfortable donning black and gold

Wynton McManis feels he was always destined to wear black…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Frank Stronach’s lawyer plans to apply for stay of proceedings in sex assault trial

TORONTO — The Toronto sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Rianna Lim and Sharif Hassan

Seven Toronto cops charged in corruption, organized crime investigation: York police

Seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer are among…

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Atlantic, Health, Politics

February 5, 2026

N.L. premier says ‘fractured’ federal approach to pharmacare creating inequities

ST. JOHN’S — The premier of Newfoundland and Labrador has…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec

February 5, 2026

Striking Laurentian University staff to vote on proposed deal as picketing continues

The union representing striking faculty, librarians and counsellors at Laurentian…

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Many kids feel hopeless about climate change. Here's what helps
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February 5, 2026

Many kids feel hopeless about climate change. Here’s what helps

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check in…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

February 5, 2026

Daniel Johnson

Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it sees signs…

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