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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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Ontario/Quebec

October 14, 2025

Maan Alhmidi

Seven people injured, some critically, in fire at Toronto building under construction

TORONTO — Seven people were injured, four of them critically,…

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Trump says 6 dead after fresh U.S. strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela
Star

October 14, 2025

Trump says 6 dead after fresh U.S. strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela

The United States struck another small boat accused of carrying…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Science

October 14, 2025

Allison Jones

OMA worried residency policy change could deter international physicians

TORONTO — The Ontario Medical Association is concerned that a…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

October 14, 2025

Liam Casey

Premier Doug Ford says he threatened to beat up Home Depot shoplifter

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he threatened to…

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Gas explosion at Toronto construction site sends 7 to hospital
Star

October 14, 2025

Gas explosion at Toronto construction site sends 7 to hospital

Seven people were sent to hospital after an explosion at…

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Ontario/Quebec

October 14, 2025

Colleen Hale-Hodgson

Fact File: Text messages about unpaid speed camera tickets are scams, police say

As debate around speed cameras in Ontario heated up this…

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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with Untitled (How Does It Feel), dead at 51
Star

October 14, 2025

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with Untitled (How Does It Feel), dead at 51

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet…

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Woman shot in Surrey, B.C., believed to be 1st extortion-related injury: police
Star

October 14, 2025

Woman shot in Surrey, B.C., believed to be 1st extortion-related injury: police

The Surrey Police Service says a victim sent to hospital…

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Pragmatism and positivity: How Canada and India are framing a reset of strained ties
Star

October 14, 2025

Pragmatism and positivity: How Canada and India are framing a reset of strained ties

After two years of navigating a bitter diplomatic spat over…

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