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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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Trump's tariff plan still unknown to Canadian officials, with inauguration only hours away
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January 12, 2025

Trump’s tariff plan still unknown to Canadian officials, with inauguration only hours away

With only hours to go until U.S. president-elect Donald Trump…

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Bracing for impact: 5 things to watch with Trump's upcoming tariffs
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January 12, 2025

Bracing for impact: 5 things to watch with Trump’s upcoming tariffs

Countries around the world are bracing for an economic bruising…

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Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump's inauguration day
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January 12, 2025

Canada preparing retaliatory tariffs to unveil as soon as Trump’s inauguration day

The Trudeau government is planning a first round of counter-tariffs…

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Trump's threatened tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.'s economy by 2028, province says
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January 12, 2025

Trump’s threatened tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.’s economy by 2028, province says

The government of British Columbia says if president-elect Donald Trump…

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Ford says Canada must come first as Smith breaks with premiers on Trump retaliation
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January 12, 2025

Ford says Canada must come first as Smith breaks with premiers on Trump retaliation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Wednesday the country’s leaders must…

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Tariffs from U.S. could cost up to 500,000 Ontario jobs, Ford says
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January 12, 2025

Tariffs from U.S. could cost up to 500,000 Ontario jobs, Ford says

Ontario officials estimate that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs…

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'We have to be prepared' for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting
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January 12, 2025

‘We have to be prepared’ for tariffs, Alberta premier says after Trump meeting

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says while she doesn’t want to…

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
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January 12, 2025

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visits Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith visited Mar-a-Lago, the Florida home of…

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Underweighted meat; Home Depot data debacle headed to court: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
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January 12, 2025

Underweighted meat; Home Depot data debacle headed to court: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

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

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