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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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This woman went blind after a night out in Bali. She's warning other tourists about methanol in their drinks
Star

January 18, 2025

This woman went blind after a night out in Bali. She’s warning other tourists about methanol in their drinks

Ashley King woke up blind after her drinks were tainted…

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The carbon tax is (nearly) dead. Now what?
Star

January 18, 2025

The carbon tax is (nearly) dead. Now what?

It might seem like a distant memory now, but it’s…

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In this Iron Age society, husbands moved in with their wives' families, not other way around
Star

January 17, 2025

In this Iron Age society, husbands moved in with their wives’ families, not other way around

Geneticist Lara Cassidy wasn’t surprised to find several generations of…

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Parts of Canada will be bitterly cold this weekend — but don't call it a polar vortex
Star

January 17, 2025

Parts of Canada will be bitterly cold this weekend — but don’t call it a polar vortex

A rush of Arctic air will plunge parts of North…

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Hope fades into anguish as deadly airstrikes hit Gaza after ceasefire news
Star

January 17, 2025

Hope fades into anguish as deadly airstrikes hit Gaza after ceasefire news

Just as Palestinians in Gaza were reinvigorated with a sense…

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What is dropshipping — why is it suddenly trending as the ultimate side hustle?
Star

January 17, 2025

What is dropshipping — why is it suddenly trending as the ultimate side hustle?

The business model isn’t new. But the practice has recently…

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Join the U.S.? No way, say most Canadians surveyed. But nearly a quarter may be open to it
Star

January 17, 2025

Join the U.S.? No way, say most Canadians surveyed. But nearly a quarter may be open to it

Join the U.S.? No way, according to most Canadians polled…

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AFN national chief pens 'concerned' letter to Caring Society on child welfare reform talks
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January 17, 2025

AFN national chief pens ‘concerned’ letter to Caring Society on child welfare reform talks

Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak has penned a “concerned” letter to child…

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Someone ordered a limo to Carney's leadership launch — but the company doesn't know who
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January 17, 2025

Someone ordered a limo to Carney’s leadership launch — but the company doesn’t know who

An Edmonton limousine service says someone called for one of…

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