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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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This N.S. town has turned on a homeless shelter. The shelter says it’s facing a crisis alone
Star

November 18, 2025

This N.S. town has turned on a homeless shelter. The shelter says it’s facing a crisis alone

Tensions are high in New Glasgow, N.S., where residents, business…

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How investigating Indigenous activists became a CSIS priority for at least a decade
Star

November 18, 2025

How investigating Indigenous activists became a CSIS priority for at least a decade

Canada’s spies subjected Indigenous activists to a series of “Native…

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Sports

November 18, 2025

John Chidley-Hill

Scottie Barnes eager to learn from Raptors’ close win over Hornets

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes was eager to get to the…

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Environment, National, Politics

November 18, 2025

Kyle Duggan and David Baxter

Carney Liberals narrowly survive crucial budget vote, preventing winter election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government narrowly survived a…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, National, Politics

November 17, 2025

Hollywood star Richard Gere brings Tibet advocacy to Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Hollywood actor Richard Gere said Monday Canada shouldn’t…

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Human Interest, National, Ontario/Quebec

November 17, 2025

Cassidy McMackon

Toronto City Hall raises Palestinian flag, joining other cities across Canada

TORONTO — The mood was celebratory on the rooftop of…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

November 17, 2025

House fire that killed 84-year-old woman deemed a homicide: Toronto police

TORONTO — Toronto police say their homicide unit is investigating…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Social

November 17, 2025

Allison Jones

Ford mulls public sex offender registry, would use notwithstanding clause ‘in a heartbeat’

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is looking at making…

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Business, Finance, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

November 17, 2025

Allison Jones

Ford defends system of skills-development funding, won’t axe minister under fire

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his government’s…

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