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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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Education, Ontario/Quebec

April 10, 2026

Fleming College and St. Lawrence College announce plan to merge

Two colleges in eastern and central Ontario plan to merge,…

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Prairies/BC, Sports

April 10, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Canada-wide World Cup trophy tour begins with unveiling in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The glittering prize of soccer’s biggest showcase has…

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Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That
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April 10, 2026

Has Trump proven himself unfit for the presidency? | About That

U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent social posts, like his threat…

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Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 10, 2026

Rianna Lim

Ontario pulls funding for last provincially supported supervised consumption site

Ontario is pulling funding for the last remaining provincially funded…

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Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026
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April 10, 2026

Canada is coming off 3 consecutive severe fire years. There are concerning signs for 2026

The 2026 wildfire season may get off to a relatively…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Human Interest, Music, Sports

April 10, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Olé, Olé or Nay? Some say Jelly Roll’s World Cup tune falls flat, but Canadians are making their own anthems

TORONTO — If World Cup songs are meant to sound…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
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April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds
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April 10, 2026

Death of woman who collapsed in Ontario hospital after repeated ER visits was accidental, inquest jury finds

The inquest jury in the Heather Winterstein case has found…

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Ontario inquest hears how hospital system 'failed' Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help
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April 10, 2026

Ontario inquest hears how hospital system ‘failed’ Indigenous woman who died after 2 days of seeking help

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsOfficials with Niagara Health…

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