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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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Kashechewan teen evacuated to Niagara Falls, Ont., says she misses 'being on the land'
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February 1, 2026

Kashechewan teen evacuated to Niagara Falls, Ont., says she misses ‘being on the land’

Kashechewan residents Kerri-Ann Koosees and Keisha Paulmartin were forced to…

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How a Canadian in Rome is building a Catholic AI from Vatican archives
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February 1, 2026

How a Canadian in Rome is building a Catholic AI from Vatican archives

A Canadian entrepreneur in Rome is building Magisterium AI, a…

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How a Canadian in Rome is building a Catholic AI from Vatican archives
Star

February 1, 2026

How a Canadian in Rome is building a Catholic AI from Vatican archives

A Canadian entrepreneur in Rome is building Magisterium AI, a…

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'We have to say their names' — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran
Star

February 1, 2026

‘We have to say their names’ — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran

Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that…

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'We have to say their names' — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran
Star

February 1, 2026

‘We have to say their names’ — Iranians in Canada speak out about losing family to deadly protests in Iran

Iranian-Canadian Tayebeh Poshtareh found out from an Instagram post that…

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about his 1st year back in the White House
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February 1, 2026

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about his 1st year back in the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump likes to throw out a lot…

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Fact-checking Trump's claims about his 1st year back in the White House
Star

February 1, 2026

Fact-checking Trump’s claims about his 1st year back in the White House

U.S. President Donald Trump likes to throw out a lot…

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Sports

February 1, 2026

James MacDonald named Canadian harness racing’s top driver for fifth straight year

LONDON — James MacDonald was named Canadian harness racing’s top…

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Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town's military capacity
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January 31, 2026

Pierre Polievre wants a Churchill base, but experts debate northern Manitoba town’s military capacity

Party leader Pierre Poilievre says a Conservative government would build…

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