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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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N.S. family must leave rental unit after Supreme Court rules landlord can move daughter in
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January 10, 2025

N.S. family must leave rental unit after Supreme Court rules landlord can move daughter in

A family of six in Dartmouth will have to find…

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Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross uses the camera as a character
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January 10, 2025

Nickel Boys director RaMell Ross uses the camera as a character

Nickel Boys director and co-writer RaMell Ross explains how he…

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Autism Speaks is leaving Canada. Is that a good thing?
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January 10, 2025

Autism Speaks is leaving Canada. Is that a good thing?

Some Canadians are celebrating a major autism organization’s decision to…

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Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about this nasty bug
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January 10, 2025

Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about this nasty bug

A stomach illness outbreak at the University of Guelph is…

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Trudeau appears on CNN to make case against tariffs to American audience
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January 9, 2025

Trudeau appears on CNN to make case against tariffs to American audience

For the first time since U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened…

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How these students cut their school's food waste by 57%
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January 9, 2025

How these students cut their school’s food waste by 57%

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter: we look…

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Elon Musk praises Poilievre, mocks Trudeau as he steps into Canadian politics
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January 9, 2025

Elon Musk praises Poilievre, mocks Trudeau as he steps into Canadian politics

As a giant of industry and the world’s richest man,…

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Jimmy Carter's state funeral taking place today in Washington
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January 9, 2025

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral taking place today in Washington

Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who struggled with a…

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'It's OK if Canada isn't for you': This Calgary newcomer wants to go back home. She isn't alone
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January 9, 2025

‘It’s OK if Canada isn’t for you’: This Calgary newcomer wants to go back home. She isn’t alone

One Calgary newcomer says life in Canada is much harder…

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