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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 30, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Ontario man who pleaded guilty to terrorism charges seeks lighter sentence

TORONTO — An Ontario man who was a member of…

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Business, Education, Ontario/Quebec

January 30, 2026

Allison Jones

Peel school board supervision a ‘smokescreen’ for underfunding, chair says

The chair of a school board recently taken over by…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 30, 2026

Officers’ alleged assault on lawyer at Oshawa courthouse referred to York police

Durham regional police say they have referred allegations that officers…

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Business, Finance, Insurance, Justice, National, Politics

January 30, 2026

Jim Bronskill

Insurance policy doesn’t entitle family to additional rebuilding costs: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 30, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario PCs reverse course on media ban, will let reporters cover Doug Ford’s speech at party convention

TORONTO — Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario has…

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Who will investigate the circumstances around Winter Acorn’s death? So far, no one
Star

January 30, 2026

Who will investigate the circumstances around Winter Acorn’s death? So far, no one

Nearly a year after a three-month-old P.E.I. baby died at…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

January 30, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Canadian man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting 100-plus girls in the United States

A 40-year-old man from Toronto has pleaded guilty in the…

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Canadian comedy legend Catherine O'Hara, who lit up SCTV and stole scenes on Schitt's Creek, dead at 71
Star

January 30, 2026

Canadian comedy legend Catherine O’Hara, who lit up SCTV and stole scenes on Schitt’s Creek, dead at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the gifted Canadian comic actor who gave life…

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As GM Oshawa layoffs begin, workers leave the plant and enter an uncertain job market
Star

January 30, 2026

As GM Oshawa layoffs begin, workers leave the plant and enter an uncertain job market

Friday marks the last day of work for up to…

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