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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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NDP's Singh drops 'I'm running for prime minister' messaging two weeks into the campaign
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April 4, 2025

NDP’s Singh drops ‘I’m running for prime minister’ messaging two weeks into the campaign

As Jagmeet Singh heads into his third week of campaigning,…

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Fissure among Conservatives undermining Poilievre's pitch he's a national unifier: experts
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April 4, 2025

Fissure among Conservatives undermining Poilievre’s pitch he’s a national unifier: experts

Long-simmering tensions within the Conservative movement are bursting out into…

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It's clear who sees tariffs as a political winner in Washington. It isn't Trump's side
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April 4, 2025

It’s clear who sees tariffs as a political winner in Washington. It isn’t Trump’s side

Some of Donald Trump’s friends in Washington suddenly sound nervous…

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First Nation launches legal action over Alberta oilsands cleanup fund
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April 4, 2025

First Nation launches legal action over Alberta oilsands cleanup fund

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation says the provincial government renewed…

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China slaps 34% retaliatory tariff on the U.S., says Trump's levy 'seriously violates' world trade rules
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April 4, 2025

China slaps 34% retaliatory tariff on the U.S., says Trump’s levy ‘seriously violates’ world trade rules

China announced Friday that it will impose a 34 per…

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National, Social

April 4, 2025

Nuclear waste agency looking for Canada’s second deep geological repository

TORONTO — An organization tasked with managing Canada’s nuclear waste…

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A Minecraft Movie is good enough — if you think that's all kids deserve
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April 4, 2025

A Minecraft Movie is good enough — if you think that’s all kids deserve

A Minecraft Movie’s moonwalking cow may make the toddlers laugh….

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Ontario wine agents say it's 'unfair' province's grocery stores still selling California wines
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April 4, 2025

Ontario wine agents say it’s ‘unfair’ province’s grocery stores still selling California wines

Ontario wine agents are accusing the LCBO’s ‘unfair policies’ after…

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Panama Papers leak has led to nearly $2B in recouped taxes for governments
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April 4, 2025

Panama Papers leak has led to nearly $2B in recouped taxes for governments

Almost exactly nine years after the Panama Papers were revealed,…

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