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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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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, National

May 16, 2026

Drake breaks three daily Spotify records for 2026 with new albums

Drake fans who might have felt left out in the…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

May 16, 2026

Talks between TTC and CUPE Local 2 continue past deadline

Efforts to avoid a strike by Toronto Transit Commission employees…

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Health, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 16, 2026

Mental health workers accused of assaulting child at Niagara Region school

WELLAND — Two mental health counsellors have been arrested after…

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3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns
Star

May 15, 2026

3 regional Indigenous tourism boards separate from ITAC amid ongoing financial concerns

Three Indigenous tourism organizations say they are withdrawing support from…

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Fact check: Fake CBC interview with Galen Weston Jr.
Star

May 15, 2026

Fact check: Fake CBC interview with Galen Weston Jr.

No, the CEO of Loblaw’s parent company, Galen Weston Jr….

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Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Nicole Thompson

University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary law degree

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has rescinded folk singer…

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Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Ontario/Quebec

May 15, 2026

Nicole Thompson

University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary law degree

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has rescinded folk singer…

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Trump claims 'fantastic trade deals' with China. What really happened?
Star

May 15, 2026

Trump claims ‘fantastic trade deals’ with China. What really happened?

Although the much-hyped summit between the presidents of China and…

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Health, Lifestyle, National

May 15, 2026

Hannah Alberga

Ontario now testing asymptomatic people for hantavirus; low-risk cases to stop isolating if negative

TORONTO — Ontario’s ministry of health said it is now…

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