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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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Get ready for an early federal election, NDP tells candidates in an internal memo
Star

February 13, 2025

Get ready for an early federal election, NDP tells candidates in an internal memo

The NDP’s national campaign director has sent a memo to…

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NHL, Players' Association announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028
Star

February 12, 2025

NHL, Players’ Association announce World Cup of Hockey tournament for 2028

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHL Players’ Association executive director…

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Health care turmoil continues with Alberta Health Services staff transfers, terminations
Star

February 12, 2025

Health care turmoil continues with Alberta Health Services staff transfers, terminations

Another high ranking Alberta Health Services official has been ousted…

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Alberta cabinet member urges Danielle Smith to remove health minister
Star

February 12, 2025

Alberta cabinet member urges Danielle Smith to remove health minister

A UCP cabinet minister is urging the premier to remove…

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Former Alberta Health Services CEO alleges wrongful dismissal in $1.7M lawsuit against province
Star

February 12, 2025

Former Alberta Health Services CEO alleges wrongful dismissal in $1.7M lawsuit against province

The former CEO of Alberta Health Services has filed a…

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Top military officer Steven Whelan fights dishonourable discharge in Federal Court
Star

February 12, 2025

Top military officer Steven Whelan fights dishonourable discharge in Federal Court

The former head of the Canadian military’s personnel branch, who…

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International, Sports

February 12, 2025

Jerome Drayton, 1976 Olympian and last Canadian man to win Boston Marathon in ’77, dies at 80

TORONTO (AP) — Jerome Drayton, who finished sixth at the…

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Plain pasta No, thank you. Study finds cockatoos dunk their snacks in dip for flavour
Star

February 12, 2025

Plain pasta No, thank you. Study finds cockatoos dunk their snacks in dip for flavour

Cockatoos are real problem solvers, and sometimes their problem is…

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A global shortage of Guinness is bad news for St. John’s pub owners
Star

February 12, 2025

A global shortage of Guinness is bad news for St. John’s pub owners

The CBC’s Maddie Ryan reports on why St. John’s pubs…

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