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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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After decades of 'slime,' B.C. First Nation celebrates clean drinking water
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October 31, 2024

After decades of ‘slime,’ B.C. First Nation celebrates clean drinking water

After years of on-and-off boil water advisories and more than…

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What displacement looks like for Palestinians in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war continues
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October 31, 2024

What displacement looks like for Palestinians in Gaza as Israel-Hamas war continues

Displacement has affected the majority of Palestinians in Gaza living…

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John Little, whose paintings showed the raw side of Montreal, dies at 96
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October 31, 2024

John Little, whose paintings showed the raw side of Montreal, dies at 96

In interviews, two of John Little’s close friends described him…

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Métis National Council delays presidential vote again after B.C. member walks out
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October 31, 2024

Métis National Council delays presidential vote again after B.C. member walks out

The fractured Métis National Council delayed its presidential election for…

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RCMP say they have busted 'the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada'
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October 31, 2024

RCMP say they have busted ‘the largest, most sophisticated drug superlab in Canada’

Police say a ‘record number’ of drugs, chemicals and firearms…

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Nearly 400 women have now levelled assault allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed
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October 31, 2024

Nearly 400 women have now levelled assault allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed

More than 400 people have come forward to the Justice…

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Toronto DNA lab trashed some prenatal paternity samples without testing them, ex-employee alleges
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October 31, 2024

Toronto DNA lab trashed some prenatal paternity samples without testing them, ex-employee alleges

A former employee of a Toronto DNA laboratory says he…

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Sask. man walks kilometre to highway after taking shotgun blast in rural robbery
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October 31, 2024

Sask. man walks kilometre to highway after taking shotgun blast in rural robbery

Josh Peterson says his 66-year-old dad survived a shotgun blast…

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How will North Korea's 'wild card' troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out
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October 31, 2024

How will North Korea’s ‘wild card’ troops perform in a modern conflict? The world could soon find out

The world could soon see how North Korea’s soldiers perform…

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