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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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Needlepoint and banana bread: Murderous American fugitive who hid in Alberta for decades remembered by friends
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February 1, 2025

Needlepoint and banana bread: Murderous American fugitive who hid in Alberta for decades remembered by friends

A murderous fugitive who hid from American and Mexican authorities…

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Prince to get lifetime achievement Grammy. Here's what his Canadian guitarist says working with him was like
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February 1, 2025

Prince to get lifetime achievement Grammy. Here’s what his Canadian guitarist says working with him was like

Donna Grantis, guitarist for Prince and 3rdeyegirl, recalls working with…

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The fracking frenzy in B.C and Texas is leading to record-breaking earthquakes
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February 1, 2025

The fracking frenzy in B.C and Texas is leading to record-breaking earthquakes

Standing in his living room, Richard Kabzems brandishes a thick…

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People debate if AI art is real. Here's how it's changed my life
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February 1, 2025

People debate if AI art is real. Here’s how it’s changed my life

Lucas Orfanides has dysgraphia — a medical condition that affects…

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Why Canada's spies worry about Trump's national intelligence nominee
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February 1, 2025

Why Canada’s spies worry about Trump’s national intelligence nominee

The U.S. Senate is conducting confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard,…

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After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care
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February 1, 2025

After 2 days of trade talks, premiers tackle crime, bail reform and health care

After two days of strategizing on how to respond to…

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Carney tells premiers he'll only sign a U.S. trade deal 'in the best interest of Canadians'
Star

February 1, 2025

Carney tells premiers he’ll only sign a U.S. trade deal ‘in the best interest of Canadians’

The prospect of Canada reaching a trade deal with the…

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Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada's 'reality'
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February 1, 2025

Sask. premier arrives at summit warning some U.S. tariffs are Canada’s ‘reality’

Canada’s premiers arrived in Ontario cottage country on Monday eager to…

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Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail
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February 1, 2025

Carney says Canada is preparing reprisals if tariff talks with Trump fail

Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is readying further…

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