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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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Hospital system apologizes after Sikh man's beard shaved without consent in Brampton | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

Hospital system apologizes after Sikh man’s beard shaved without consent in Brampton | CBC News

Leaders of a major Ontario health system are apologizing after…

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ANALYSIS | Why Trudeau flew to the other side of the world to spend less than 48 hours in Southeast Asia | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

ANALYSIS | Why Trudeau flew to the other side of the world to spend less than 48 hours in Southeast Asia | CBC News

Amid the threat of an early federal election, the prime…

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ANALYSIS | Caught in an aggressive hunt for documents, Parliament is getting nowhere fast | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

ANALYSIS | Caught in an aggressive hunt for documents, Parliament is getting nowhere fast | CBC News

Some amount of parliamentary gamesmanship is to be expected whenever…

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At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Israel from rockets launched from Lebanon | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Israel from rockets launched from Lebanon | CBC News

Rocket sirens sounded constantly across northern Israel on Wednesday, with…

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At least 400,000 people trapped, UN says, as Israeli forces continue raid in northern Gaza | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

At least 400,000 people trapped, UN says, as Israeli forces continue raid in northern Gaza | CBC News

At least 45 people were killed in Israeli military strikes…

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Nobel chemistry award goes to trio of scientists researching protein structure | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

Nobel chemistry award goes to trio of scientists researching protein structure | CBC News

Scientists David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper won the…

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FIRST PERSON | When I missed my son's hockey registration deadline, I faced off with my mom guilt | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

FIRST PERSON | When I missed my son’s hockey registration deadline, I faced off with my mom guilt | CBC News

Jill Barber is as passionate about being an artist as…

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'It means the world': Canadian swimming star McIntosh honoured to be included in TIME100 Next list | CBC Sports
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October 9, 2024

‘It means the world’: Canadian swimming star McIntosh honoured to be included in TIME100 Next list | CBC Sports

Canadian swimming sensation Summer McIntosh’s resume has yet another eye-popping…

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Homes damaged by floods could be renovated to withstand future flooding. So why aren't they? | CBC News
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October 9, 2024

Homes damaged by floods could be renovated to withstand future flooding. So why aren’t they? | CBC News

Traditionally, after floods and other disasters, homes have been restored…

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