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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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Canada's lack of women's prisons makes rehabilitation harder, experts say. What's the answer?
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May 17, 2026

Canada’s lack of women’s prisons makes rehabilitation harder, experts say. What’s the answer?

Experts say the lack of women’s prisons in Canada hurts…

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Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist
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May 17, 2026

Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist

To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA…

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Voice notes on vinyl records? It used to be all the rage
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May 17, 2026

Voice notes on vinyl records? It used to be all the rage

Thomas Levin has amassed a large collection of “voice letters”…

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Princess of Wales steps out on world stage — and sends signals for Royal Family — in solo sojourn to Italy
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May 17, 2026

Princess of Wales steps out on world stage — and sends signals for Royal Family — in solo sojourn to Italy

A two-day solo trip to Italy by the Princess of…

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Moving to Canada was an unpleasant shock. Then I experienced my first snowfall
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May 17, 2026

Moving to Canada was an unpleasant shock. Then I experienced my first snowfall

Moving to Canada is a dream for many in Dubai,…

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A restaurant in a village of 1,500 is getting major recognition in Quebec — and Canada
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May 17, 2026

A restaurant in a village of 1,500 is getting major recognition in Quebec — and Canada

This month, the quiet but powerful reputation of Auberge Saint-Mathieu…

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Canada clamping down on travel, immigration from central Africa amid Ebola outbreak
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May 17, 2026

Canada clamping down on travel, immigration from central Africa amid Ebola outbreak

Canadian officials are clamping down on travel and immigration from…

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Congo's Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger
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May 17, 2026

Congo’s Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger

Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in the Democratic Republic…

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Labour, Ontario/Quebec

May 16, 2026

Talks keep going as deadline passes for possible TTC work stoppage

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission says talks with a…

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