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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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Roommates, 31 years apart in age, free one another from hiding Parkinson's
Star

November 29, 2025

Roommates, 31 years apart in age, free one another from hiding Parkinson’s

Roommates Li Jiang and Elaine Jongsma are 31 years apart…

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Avian flu outbreak prompts 63,000 birds to be culled at southwestern Ontario poultry farms
Star

November 29, 2025

Avian flu outbreak prompts 63,000 birds to be culled at southwestern Ontario poultry farms

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says it has identified…

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The absurd way Texas and California hope to game the 2026 midterms | About That
Star

November 29, 2025

The absurd way Texas and California hope to game the 2026 midterms | About That

After Texas sparked controversy for securing five additional House seats…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

November 28, 2025

Paola Loriggio

Ontario man awaits clarity after new trial ordered in 1989 murder of 10-year-old girl

TORONTO — A lawyer for an Ontario man whose conviction…

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Business, Justice, Mining, National, Politics

November 28, 2025

Jim Bronskill

Investor’s case against mining firm over timely disclosure can proceed: Supreme Court

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says an investor…

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These are the airlines most affected by the massive Airbus A320 recall
Star

November 28, 2025

These are the airlines most affected by the massive Airbus A320 recall

Recall is ‘unprecedented,’ aviation expert saysI just spoke with John…

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Business, Environment, Oil&Gas, Politics, Prairies/BC, Utilities

November 28, 2025

Steve Lambert

Manitoba signs on to Ontario memorandum aimed at boosting power transmission

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is renewing its call for a national…

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Justice, Labour, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

November 28, 2025

Allison Jones

Ontario exempting training centres from municipal and planning laws

TORONTO — Companies and unions building worker training centres using…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

November 28, 2025

Man charged with first-degree murder in alleged Simcoe, Ont., double homicide: OPP

Provincial police say a man is facing an upgraded murder…

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