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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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When my son cried, I listened. My father never had that when he was in residential school
Star

January 25, 2026

When my son cried, I listened. My father never had that when he was in residential school

What started as a school drop-off turned into a deeply…

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Princess Charlotte showing more confidence in public appearances
Star

January 25, 2026

Princess Charlotte showing more confidence in public appearances

As Princess Charlotte steps out in public with her family,…

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Sports

January 25, 2026

Gregory Strong

All in the Family: Northern Ontario’s Scharf joined by daughter McCarville at Hearts

MISSISSAUGA — Now that Grade 11 exams are out of…

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Business, National, Transport, Weather

January 24, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Intense cold causes flight delays, cancellations at Canadian airports

Guilherme Holtz and his family spent 11 hours on a…

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'Prepare for rotating outages’: N.L. Hydro warns of possible power emergency
Star

January 24, 2026

‘Prepare for rotating outages’: N.L. Hydro warns of possible power emergency

The “tightest pinch” on the system will start Saturday evening,…

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Hibernating from the Canadian cold? Here's how to watch this year's Oscar-nominated films
Star

January 24, 2026

Hibernating from the Canadian cold? Here’s how to watch this year’s Oscar-nominated films

Here’s a guide to the films up for an Academy…

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More than water: Calgary infrastructure woes putting pressure on city hall
Star

January 24, 2026

More than water: Calgary infrastructure woes putting pressure on city hall

As two catastrophic Bearspaw water main breaks put more pressure…

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Sports

January 24, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

‘Odd and weird’: Marner reflects on first game in Toronto since leaving Maple Leafs

TORONTO — Mitch Marner stepped on the ice for warm-ups…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Social, Weather

January 24, 2026

Nicole Ireland

You’re at risk of frostbite in this bitterly cold weather. Here’s what to know

TORONTO — As bitterly cold temperatures plunge much of the…

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