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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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Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire
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May 8, 2026

Putin oversees scaled-back WW II Victory Day parade amid temporary Moscow-Kyiv ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of winning…

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For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker
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May 8, 2026

For Putin, Victory Day has been a time for Russia to project strength. This year, it will look weaker

As tanks rumbled through Moscow’s Red Square during the Victory…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 8, 2026

Allison Jones

Hantavirus questions and answers with Ontario’s chief medical officer of health

TORONTO — Two Ontario residents are isolating at home in…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Dylan Robertson

Canadian official in Tenerife ahead of hantavirus cruise ship: Anand

OTTAWA AND TORONTO — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

Thirteen legionnaires’ disease cases confirmed in Hamilton: public health officials

HAMILTON — Hamilton Public Health says it is investigating a…

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Business, Economy, Oil&Gas, Retail, Utilities

May 8, 2026

Ritika Dubey

Florists get creative with bouquets this Mother’s Day as costs climb

This year’s Mother’s Day floral orders don’t appear so different…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 8, 2026

OPP investigate death of inmate at Millhaven Institution in Bath, Ont.

BATH, ONTARIO — Provincial police are investigating the death of…

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Winnipeg-based retailer to liquidate all Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores
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May 8, 2026

Winnipeg-based retailer to liquidate all Warehouse One, Bootlegger stores

Winnipeg-based clothing retailer Warehouse One is moving to liquidate all…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

May 8, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough enters party’s nascent leadership race

TORONTO — Ontario Liberal legislator Lee Fairclough has entered the…

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