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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 7, 2025

COVID-19 rules barring protests in 2021 were unconstitutional: Ontario’s top court

TORONTO — Provincial restrictions on gatherings that prohibited peaceful protests…

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Neither of these baseball teams has won a game in years. That's about to change
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April 7, 2025

Neither of these baseball teams has won a game in years. That’s about to change

Two New York City teams on years-long losing streaks are…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 7, 2025

Ontario judge seeking clarity on facts in supervised consumption site legal challenge

TORONTO — The Ontario judge overseeing the legal challenge of…

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Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec, Science

April 7, 2025

Toronto’s University Health Network aims to attract 100 scientists

TORONTO — University Health Network in Toronto is aiming to…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Weather

April 7, 2025

About 44,000 Hydro One customers still without power in Ontario after ice storm

About 44,000 homes and businesses in Ontario were still without…

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Health, Lifestyle, Social

April 7, 2025

Abortion access in Ontario rose to over 90% after the pill was approved: study

TORONTO — A new study finds that access to abortion…

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Business, Economy, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 7, 2025

Ontario offers $11 billion in relief to businesses stung by U.S. tariffs

TORONTO — Ontario businesses will see select provincial taxes deferred…

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U.S. bond rout is driving worry in world markets
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April 7, 2025

U.S. bond rout is driving worry in world markets

U.S. Treasuries, the bedrock of the global financial system, were hit…

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North American markets climb as relief spreads through trading worldwide, but U.S.-China threats loom
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April 7, 2025

North American markets climb as relief spreads through trading worldwide, but U.S.-China threats loom

Wall Street’s main indexes opened sharply higher on Tuesday after a…

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