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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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National, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

October 28, 2025

Cassidy McMackon

Blue Jays fans stick it out till early morning hours to see L.A. Dodgers take Game 3

TORONTO — Patience is a virtue but it didn’t pay…

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An inside look at how London, Ont., police go from seizing illegal guns to finding out how they got here
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October 28, 2025

An inside look at how London, Ont., police go from seizing illegal guns to finding out how they got here

With the number of reported shootings in London, Ont., reaching…

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Which industry in each province is most threatened by tariffs?
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October 28, 2025

Which industry in each province is most threatened by tariffs?

As tariffs make an impact, Canadian industries are finding themselves…

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Business, Economy, Media, National, Politics, Trade

October 27, 2025

Wolfgang Depner

David Eby says British Columbia’s anti-tariff ads, aimed at Americans, will go ahead

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the province…

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How Jamaica took out an insurance policy for itself, and why it’s about to pay off after Hurricane Melissa
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October 27, 2025

How Jamaica took out an insurance policy for itself, and why it’s about to pay off after Hurricane Melissa

For the past decade, Jamaica has been building layers of…

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After pummelling Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba
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October 27, 2025

After pummelling Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in eastern Cuba

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in eastern Cuba near the city…

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Melissa could be strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica in more than 170 years
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October 27, 2025

Melissa could be strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica in more than 170 years

Hurricane Melissa intensified into a Category 5 storm Monday as…

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Report outlines how Indigenous survivors of coerced sterilization can pursue new pregnancies
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October 27, 2025

Report outlines how Indigenous survivors of coerced sterilization can pursue new pregnancies

A report by the University of Ottawa Centre for Health…

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Health, Lifestyle, National, Social

October 27, 2025

Nicole Ireland

Health Canada authorizes long-awaited drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

TORONTO — Health Canada has authorized a drug shown to…

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