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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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Guide dog owner says Louie may be her last unless behaviour of 'service dogs' changes | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Guide dog owner says Louie may be her last unless behaviour of ‘service dogs’ changes | CBC News

The London, Ont., owner of a guide dog trained by…

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Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis | CBC Sports
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October 10, 2024

Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, to retire from tennis | CBC Sports

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest champions and the…

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Halifax lawyer who died was accused of extorting explicit photos from troubled clients | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Halifax lawyer who died was accused of extorting explicit photos from troubled clients | CBC News

Newly released court records show Halifax lawyer Billy Sparks was…

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With Thanksgiving near, food bank organizers say there's 'no end in sight' for rising demand | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

With Thanksgiving near, food bank organizers say there’s ‘no end in sight’ for rising demand | CBC News

Saint Vincent de Paul Carbonear Food Bank’s Kaitlin Clarke says…

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Daycare operators warn of rolling closures unless Ontario holds off on new funding formula | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Daycare operators warn of rolling closures unless Ontario holds off on new funding formula | CBC News

The daycare operators say if their protests don’t lead to…

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Using math and machine learning, researchers predict early flu spike in Canada, U.S. | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

Using math and machine learning, researchers predict early flu spike in Canada, U.S. | CBC News

A team of Canadian and American researchers says their method…

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B.C. Conservative leader changes story after coroners service says no record of fatal overdose | CBC News
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October 10, 2024

B.C. Conservative leader changes story after coroners service says no record of fatal overdose | CBC News

The B.C. Coroners Service says it has no record of…

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Judge reserves decision on Canada's legal duty to provide First Nations with safe water | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

Judge reserves decision on Canada’s legal duty to provide First Nations with safe water | CBC News

The question of whether Canada has a legal duty to…

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Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter's recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

Parents say Quebec standing in the way of daughter’s recovery with transfer to French-speaking hospital | CBC News

McKenna Jones Griffin’s family is trying to get the 10-year-old…

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