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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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B.C. city using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites
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January 5, 2026

B.C. city using drones to monitor former homeless encampment sites

While a community member who accesses support services related to…

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Quebec students return to class as new civility rules come into effect
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January 5, 2026

Quebec students return to class as new civility rules come into effect

In a bid to improve student behaviour in Quebec schools,…

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‘A no-brainer’: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia
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January 5, 2026

‘A no-brainer’: Why some U.S. health-care workers are moving to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Health says 50 American health-care workers have taken…

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This Canadian explorer dove under the North Pole, discovered shipwrecks and helped a Hollywood director
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January 5, 2026

This Canadian explorer dove under the North Pole, discovered shipwrecks and helped a Hollywood director

From the Arctic to the Titanic, 88-year-old Joe MacInnis reflects…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

January 5, 2026

Man killed in shooting at Toronto bus terminal, suspect in custody: police

TORONTO — Toronto police say one man is dead after…

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N.S. man sentenced to 4½ years for October 2023 crash that killed 3, including infant
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January 4, 2026

N.S. man sentenced to 4½ years for October 2023 crash that killed 3, including infant

A Nova Scotia man who T-boned another vehicle, killing three…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

January 4, 2026

Pedestrian killed after collision on Highway 401, OPP say

TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE — Provincial police say a pedestrian has…

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How a medical pioneer's cocaine addiction helped shape modern-day residency programs
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January 4, 2026

How a medical pioneer’s cocaine addiction helped shape modern-day residency programs

Two University of Calgary researchers believe the structure of modern-day…

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Wisdom from Indigenous authors to guide you into the new year
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January 4, 2026

Wisdom from Indigenous authors to guide you into the new year

Self-compassion, honouring ancestors, and making room for rage – Indigenous…

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