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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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Here's why Elon Musk has lost billions (and is still the richest person in the world)
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March 12, 2025

Here’s why Elon Musk has lost billions (and is still the richest person in the world)

While Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t in any danger of…

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Decades after he was hanged for murder in Quebec, family hopes his name can finally be cleared
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March 12, 2025

Decades after he was hanged for murder in Quebec, family hopes his name can finally be cleared

Wilbert Coffin became the sole suspect for the death of…

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U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents
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March 12, 2025

U.S. bill calls for more integration between Canadian, American border agents

The U.S. Congress is being asked to adopt legislation that…

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Las Vegas is hurting as tourism drops. Are Canadians behind the Sin City slump?
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March 12, 2025

Las Vegas is hurting as tourism drops. Are Canadians behind the Sin City slump?

After doing gangbuster business in the post-COVID era, Las Vegas…

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Girl Guides of Canada to suspend U.S. trips over Trump administration policies
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March 12, 2025

Girl Guides of Canada to suspend U.S. trips over Trump administration policies

Girl Guides of Canada is suspending upcoming trips to the…

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Canadian who died in ICE custody reported health issues weeks earlier, agency says
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March 12, 2025

Canadian who died in ICE custody reported health issues weeks earlier, agency says

The Canadian who died while in custody of U.S. Immigration…

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The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels
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March 12, 2025

The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels

It’s shaping up to be a record sales year at…

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Canadian airlines revamp offerings as travellers ditch U.S. vacations
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March 12, 2025

Canadian airlines revamp offerings as travellers ditch U.S. vacations

A steep decline in Canadian travel to the U.S. has…

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The staycation goes Canada-wide: Scrapped U.S. trips could be a domestic boon
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March 12, 2025

The staycation goes Canada-wide: Scrapped U.S. trips could be a domestic boon

A Kentucky bus tour. A five-day cruise to Alaska. A multi-state…

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