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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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Emily Carr painting sold for $50 US fetches $290,000 at Toronto auction
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November 21, 2024

Emily Carr painting sold for $50 US fetches $290,000 at Toronto auction

A painting by renowned B.C. artist Emily Carr that sold…

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Quebec slammed for no plan to improve Indigenous education in nearly 20 years
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November 20, 2024

Quebec slammed for no plan to improve Indigenous education in nearly 20 years

Quebec’s auditor general has released a damning report on its…

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Artist says he didn't see his seashell sculpture's resemblance to the poop emoji until after its construction
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November 20, 2024

Artist says he didn’t see his seashell sculpture’s resemblance to the poop emoji until after its construction

The goal was to create a sea snail-shaped sculpture on…

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Tom's of Maine toothpaste tainted with bacteria, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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November 20, 2024

Tom’s of Maine toothpaste tainted with bacteria, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration

A recent inspection of a Tom’s of Maine facility found…

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'I was very scared,' migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard says at human smuggling trial
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November 20, 2024

‘I was very scared,’ migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard says at human smuggling trial

A human smuggling trial has heard from a migrant who…

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Largest N.B. measles outbreak in decades pushing Canada's case count to 5-year high
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November 20, 2024

Largest N.B. measles outbreak in decades pushing Canada’s case count to 5-year high

A measles outbreak in New Brunswick is set to pushÂ…

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Parole board open to allowing victims' families to confront Paul Bernardo at parole hearing
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November 20, 2024

Parole board open to allowing victims’ families to confront Paul Bernardo at parole hearing

The Parole Board of Canada says it will now try…

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Stephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation
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November 20, 2024

Stephen Harper appointed chairman of Alberta Investment Management Corporation

Former prime minister Stephen Harper has been appointed the new…

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Canadian WNBAers embracing women's hoopla — the good and bad
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November 20, 2024

Canadian WNBAers embracing women’s hoopla — the good and bad

From March through September there was palpable, permeable excitement. Women’s…

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