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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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Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish
Star

January 13, 2026

Muhammad Ali once said he wanted to be a postage stamp. Now he’s getting his wish

“Give the champ a stamp”. That was the call from…

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National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

January 13, 2026

Sharif Hassan

Some Canadians manage to contact family in Iran for first time in days amid protests

Before the latest anti-government protests in Iran began, Shadi Dashmiz…

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Health, Justice, National, Prairies/BC, Social

January 13, 2026

Sarah Ritchie

Why an Ontario couple is leading a court battle to change MAID in B.C.

OTTAWA — Gaye and Jim O’Neill have spend countless hours…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Television

January 13, 2026

Nicole Thompson

Destination Ontario touts restaurants, historic villa where ‘Heated Rivalry’ filmed

TORONTO — Destination Ontario is encouraging fans of “Heated Rivalry”…

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Business, Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

January 13, 2026

Jim Bronskill

Feds to contribute money to the fight against extortion in southern Ontario

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will give Peel…

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Sports

January 13, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Toronto Raptors exceeding expectations at midway point of NBA season

TORONTO — A year ago, the Toronto Raptors were torn…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 13, 2026

Man accused of shooting officer in Welland, Ont., facing additional charges: police

Police in Niagara Region say a man accused of shooting…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

January 13, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Proposed sureties testify at bail hearing for man accused in Ryan Wedding case

TORONTO — A woman offering to help supervise an Ontario…

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Politics, Prairies/BC

January 13, 2026

Brieanna Charlebois

‘I’m in’: Caroline Elliott confirms run for B.C. Conservative leadership

VANCOUVER — Political commentator Caroline Elliott has confirmed she will…

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