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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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Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business
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December 3, 2024

Food banks across Canada are begging to be put out of business

Several food charities across Canada have signed onto a campaign…

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Mother, uncle sentenced for beating man to death during family camping trip
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December 3, 2024

Mother, uncle sentenced for beating man to death during family camping trip

Tyler Webber was killed at a campground near Bishop Lake,…

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B.C. man who spat on CBC camera operator gets suspended sentence and a year's probation
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December 3, 2024

B.C. man who spat on CBC camera operator gets suspended sentence and a year’s probation

Vojislav Zmukic, 58, was convicted of assault and handed a…

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Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive after 6 weeks
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December 3, 2024

Dog believed to belong to missing B.C. man found alive after 6 weeks

The partner of a man who went missing near Chetwynd,…

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RCMP commissioner open to deploying cadets to harden the border
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December 3, 2024

RCMP commissioner open to deploying cadets to harden the border

The RCMP says it’s considering deploying Mounties-in-training to help police…

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South Korea's president apologizes to nation for declaring martial law
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December 3, 2024

South Korea’s president apologizes to nation for declaring martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his attempt…

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South Korea ruling party opposes impeachment despite its leader's stunning comments about president
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December 3, 2024

South Korea ruling party opposes impeachment despite its leader’s stunning comments about president

South Korea’s ruling party leader said President Yoon Suk Yeol…

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South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president over martial law order
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December 3, 2024

South Korean opposition parties submit motion to impeach president over martial law order

South Korea’s opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a motion to…

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Trump's quip about Canada becoming 51st state was a joke, says minister who was there
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December 3, 2024

Trump’s quip about Canada becoming 51st state was a joke, says minister who was there

President-elect Donald Trump joked at one point during his dinner…

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