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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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Trudeau in Florida to meet with Trump in wake of tariff threat
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November 26, 2024

Trudeau in Florida to meet with Trump in wake of tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Palm Beach, Fla., to…

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Mexico steels itself for the return of a hostile President Trump
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November 26, 2024

Mexico steels itself for the return of a hostile President Trump

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum got a foretaste of what dealing with…

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Trudeau meets with the premiers as Trump ramps up his threats against Canada
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November 26, 2024

Trudeau meets with the premiers as Trump ramps up his threats against Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the premiers met Wednesday to discuss…

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Trump's tariffs would crush Canada's economy. Why some industry leaders are calling his bluff
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November 26, 2024

Trump’s tariffs would crush Canada’s economy. Why some industry leaders are calling his bluff

Donald Trump’s threat of a 25 per cent tariff on imported goods would…

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Trump vows to impose 25% tariff on Canadian goods on 1st day in office
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November 26, 2024

Trump vows to impose 25% tariff on Canadian goods on 1st day in office

Donald Trump has levelled his most severe threat against Canada…

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LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses 4-year bid to keep it quiet
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November 25, 2024

LifeLabs data breach report released after firm loses 4-year bid to keep it quiet

A statement from the privacy commissioners of both Ontario and…

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Cancer patient injured after flight, says Air Canada staff failed to properly secure her to wheelchair
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November 25, 2024

Cancer patient injured after flight, says Air Canada staff failed to properly secure her to wheelchair

Vito and Sheila Rizzuto booked a trip to Miami after…

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CN Rail mechanics, clerks vote overwhelmingly to approve strike mandate
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November 25, 2024

CN Rail mechanics, clerks vote overwhelmingly to approve strike mandate

Mechanics and clerks at Canadian National Railway Co. have voted…

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Judge dismisses election interference case against Donald Trump at prosecutors' request
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November 25, 2024

Judge dismisses election interference case against Donald Trump at prosecutors’ request

Special counsel Jack Smith moved to abandon two criminal cases…

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