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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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The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss
Star

May 7, 2026

The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss

Changes to gambling laws in 2021 have given rise to…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 7, 2026

Sharif Hassan

More tickets for Toronto’s World Cup fan festival to be released after quick sellout

TORONTO — Don’t be disappointed if you couldn’t secure a…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

May 6, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

“Selfless, brave and full of love”: OPP officer killed in crash honoured at funeral

An Ontario Provincial Police officer who died in a highway…

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Atlantic, Justice, Social

May 6, 2026

Eli Ridder

Residents of New Brunswick town file legal action against chips company

FREDERICTON — Residents of a New Brunswick town are planning…

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Lifestyle, Sports

May 6, 2026

Dan Ralph

Rookie running back Smith on familiar ground at Toronto Argonauts rookie camp

GUELPH — Isaiah Smith has plenty to get acclimated to…

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Sports

May 6, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Raptors GM Bobby Webster willing to wait on re-signing Canadian star RJ Barrett

TORONTO — Bobby Webster is willing to wait on re-signing…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Religion

May 6, 2026

Man, 18, charged in two Toronto-area synagogue shootings

Toronto police say an 18-year-old man is facing several charges…

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Automotive, Business, Economy, Manufacturing

May 6, 2026

Ian Bickis

Honda to extend halt indefinitely on $15 billion Canadian EV plant: reports

TORONTO — Honda Motor Co. plans to more definitively halt…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

May 6, 2026

Nine cases confirmed in legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Toronto: health unit

TORONTO — Toronto public health officials say nine cases have…

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