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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

January 29, 2026

Global prospect Wilfried Pene added to CFL national combine after stint with Patriots

TORONTO — Wilfried Pene will be attending the CFL’s national…

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Automotive, Business, Labour, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec

January 29, 2026

GM set to end third shift in Oshawa, Ont., putting hundreds out of work

OSHAWA — General Motors is set to cut the third…

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Nurse who gave patient drugs that stopped his heart stripped of licence for 'egregious' misconduct: college
Star

January 29, 2026

Nurse who gave patient drugs that stopped his heart stripped of licence for ‘egregious’ misconduct: college

A “grossly incompetent or grossly negligent” Manitoba nurse has been…

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Disaster, National, Science, Weather

January 29, 2026

Marissa Birnie

Fact File: Don’t be fooled by AI videos of Toronto snowstorm

As Toronto residents dig out from a record-breaking winter storm…

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B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is 'treason'
Star

January 29, 2026

B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is ‘treason’

British Columbia Premier David Eby says Alberta separatists meeting with…

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Ontario/Quebec

January 29, 2026

Man who escaped Toronto jail by posing as another inmate has been arrested

TORONTO — A man who escaped from a Toronto detention…

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Business, Disaster, Environment, Finance, Insurance

January 29, 2026

Ian Bickis

Sump pumps, flood maps: How to assess climate risks when house shopping

TORONTO — When Kathryn Bakos was house hunting a few…

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Sports

January 29, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Brandon Ingram says Raptors ‘let one slip away’ in 119-92 loss to Knicks

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram couldn’t help but shake his head….

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Sports

January 29, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Mikal Bridges’s 19-point third quarter leads Knicks past Raptors 119-92

TORONTO — Mikal Bridges scored 30 points, including 19 in…

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