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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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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

October 27, 2025

Fatima Raza

Artist uses baseball bats and balls to create paintings of Blue Jays

As the Toronto Blue Jays swing their bats for the…

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Carney's immigration strategy comes during a shift in the economy — and public opinion on newcomers
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October 27, 2025

Carney’s immigration strategy comes during a shift in the economy — and public opinion on newcomers

Canadians will learn how the federal government is revising its…

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Can the federal budget reset Canada's economy?
Star

October 27, 2025

Can the federal budget reset Canada’s economy?

By just about every measure, Canada’s economy is stuck in…

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What’s going to be in Carney’s first budget?
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October 27, 2025

What’s going to be in Carney’s first budget?

After weeks of federal government spending announcements leading up to…

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Trump says Carney apologized for Ford's anti-tariff ad
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October 27, 2025

Trump says Carney apologized for Ford’s anti-tariff ad

U.S. President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized…

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Negotiators were taking ‘important steps’ before Trump halted talks, ambassador says
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October 27, 2025

Negotiators were taking ‘important steps’ before Trump halted talks, ambassador says

Canadian and American trade negotiators were starting to put ideas…

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U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say
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October 27, 2025

U.S. ambassador to Canada goes on expletive-laced tirade at Ontario’s trade representative, witnesses say

The U.S. ambassador to Canada delivered an expletive-laced tirade at…

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Trade deal or no trade deal, China still holds crucial minerals leverage over U.S.
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October 27, 2025

Trade deal or no trade deal, China still holds crucial minerals leverage over U.S.

China still has substantial leverage over the U.S. in its…

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Environment, Health, Ontario/Quebec, Social

October 27, 2025

Toronto supervised consumption site to close after province cuts off funding

TORONTO — A supervised consumption site in Toronto’s west end…

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