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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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Eid celebrations begin at new St. John's mosque that was once a Catholic church
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March 30, 2025

Eid celebrations begin at new St. John’s mosque that was once a Catholic church

Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador bought the church in…

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Richard Chamberlain, star of Dr. Kildare, Shogun and The Thorn Birds, dead at 90
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March 30, 2025

Richard Chamberlain, star of Dr. Kildare, Shogun and The Thorn Birds, dead at 90

Award-winning actor Richard Chamberlain, who first found fame as Dr….

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Sports

March 30, 2025

Blue Jays put 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer on IL because of right thumb inflammation

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays put right-hander Max…

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Up to 1 in 3 groceries online labelled as Canadian; new car theft crackdown: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet
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March 30, 2025

Up to 1 in 3 groceries online labelled as Canadian; new car theft crackdown: CBC’s Marketplace Cheat Sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Mystery man leaves wallet full of questions in Saskatoon
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March 30, 2025

Mystery man leaves wallet full of questions in Saskatoon

Matt Johnson left a trail of victims and questions in…

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Former U.S. ambassador to the UN says tariff impact will be 'enormous,' slams 'reckless' Signal group chat
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March 30, 2025

Former U.S. ambassador to the UN says tariff impact will be ‘enormous,’ slams ‘reckless’ Signal group chat

Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice says…

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What's at stake as Canada's industrial carbon pricing rules face political headwinds
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March 30, 2025

What’s at stake as Canada’s industrial carbon pricing rules face political headwinds

The industrial carbon pricing system in Canada has come under…

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In France's southern wine region, Trump's tariff threats are already killing business
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March 30, 2025

In France’s southern wine region, Trump’s tariff threats are already killing business

European winemakers are losing business even before U.S. President Donald…

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A U.S. brain drain could be Canada's brain gain
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March 30, 2025

A U.S. brain drain could be Canada’s brain gain

Over the last few months, academics and scientists in the…

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