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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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Via Rail pays out $31M in travel vouchers because of delays
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October 8, 2025

Via Rail pays out $31M in travel vouchers because of delays

Via Rail has offered $31 million in travel vouchers to…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

October 8, 2025

Allison Jones

Ontario hospitals say they have $1 billion in funding needs

TORONTO — Ontario hospitals need an additional $1 billion this…

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Ports stop polluting ships from idling by installing 'shore power'
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October 8, 2025

Ports stop polluting ships from idling by installing ‘shore power’

Many large ships keep burning fuel and spew an entire…

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Gatineau, Que., rink keeper locked in battle with city over sponsorships
Star

October 8, 2025

Gatineau, Que., rink keeper locked in battle with city over sponsorships

Stéphane Villeneuve has spent more than three years maintaining an…

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Rare white beaver wows Ottawa-area wildlife watchers
Star

October 8, 2025

Rare white beaver wows Ottawa-area wildlife watchers

Ottawa wildlife photographers have captured stunning images of a rare…

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Mount Everest hikers rescued after severe snowstorm
Star

October 8, 2025

Mount Everest hikers rescued after severe snowstorm

About 900 hikers, guides and other staff who were stranded…

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First Nations University faculty call for dissolution of board, suspension of executives
Star

October 8, 2025

First Nations University faculty call for dissolution of board, suspension of executives

Faculty members at the First Nations University of Canada say…

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Sports

October 8, 2025

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

Blue Jays fans remain hopeful and excited despite Game 3 loss to Yankees

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays fans remained hopeful despite not…

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Education, Ontario/Quebec, Social

October 7, 2025

Sharif Hassan

‘Really unfair’: Students outraged after three schools in Durham Region cancel prom

Charlotte Leersnyder had heard stories about her parents’ prom since…

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