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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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Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service
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December 15, 2024

Former B.C. premier John Horgan to be remembered at memorial service

A provincial memorial service for former B.C. premier John HorganÂ…

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Canada's McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds
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December 15, 2024

Canada’s McIntosh, Harvey win silver medals to wrap up short course swim worlds

Summer McIntosh wrapped up her incredible performance at the World…

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Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas
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December 15, 2024

Minion mania is taking over this Guelph, Ont., neighbourhood this Christmas

What started as a few purchases here and there in…

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Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser
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December 15, 2024

Inspired by family member with dementia, N.S. teen creates automated pill dispenser

When Joy Akinkunmi signed up for a science fair two…

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'Hardest thing I've ever done': Man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
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December 15, 2024

‘Hardest thing I’ve ever done’: Man runs 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

Reg Willick, 62, from Spiritwood, Sask., finished the Great World…

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The band at this Newfoundland school is 120 strong. Here's why
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December 15, 2024

The band at this Newfoundland school is 120 strong. Here’s why

At Lewisporte Collegiate, there are 250 students and 120 play…

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Luigi Mangione's notes to self: 'Change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows'
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione’s notes to self: ‘Change hat, shoes, pluck eyebrows’

Pluck eyebrows. Buy less conspicuous shoes. Take a bus or…

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Luigi Mangione's defence argues evidence found in search should be excluded
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione’s defence argues evidence found in search should be excluded

Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a…

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Luigi Mangione, accused in UnitedHealthCare CEO killing, pleads not guilty
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December 15, 2024

Luigi Mangione, accused in UnitedHealthCare CEO killing, pleads not guilty

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare…

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