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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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James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father
Star

April 29, 2026

James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father

James Poker aged out of the system at 16 and…

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Sports

April 29, 2026

Dodgers’ Blake Snell strikes out 6 in 3 scoreless innings in second rehab start

ONTARIO, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell…

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Sports

April 29, 2026

Gregory Strong

Blue Jays starter Yesavage impresses in season debut as Toronto blanks Boston 3-0

TORONTO — Trey Yesavage left most hitters befuddled during his…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Suspect arrested, charged in the death of a victim two years ago: OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say they arrested and charged a suspect…

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Canada's new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta
Star

April 28, 2026

Canada’s new sovereign wealth fund: What Ottawa can learn from Alberta

As the federal government embarks on launching a national sovereign…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

Gun used in fatal Ontario college bar shooting smuggled from United States: police

SARNIA — Police say the weapon used in a fatal…

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Education, Entertainment, Arts, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 28, 2026

Allison Jones

Provinces eye youth social media bans as federal government weighs action

TORONTO — Several provincial governments across Canada are looking at…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Transport

April 28, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario will not take over entirety of Toronto Islands: transportation minister

TORONTO — The province says it will not take over…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 28, 2026

OPP investigating second police crash near scene of fatal officer collision

COBOURG — Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a car crash…

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