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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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Deadly Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, mass power outages as it slams Florida | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Deadly Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, mass power outages as it slams Florida | CBC News

The latest from Milton: At least 4 dead from tornadoes…

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How dangerous is Hurricane Milton? Here's what we know | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

How dangerous is Hurricane Milton? Here’s what we know | CBC News

All eyes are on Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward…

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Frustration in Quebec town as Western University ends popular French program | CBC News
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October 8, 2024

Frustration in Quebec town as Western University ends popular French program | CBC News

After running a French-language school out of a remote Quebec…

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Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Who will end the debate? Political gridlock continues in the House of Commons | CBC News

Federal political parties appear to be locked in a game…

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Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Canada has no legal obligation to provide First Nations with clean water, lawyers say | CBC News

Federal lawyers are expected to argue in Federal Court this…

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Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Alberta government asks Ottawa to reimburse province for Jasper wildfire recovery costs | CBC News

Alberta’s minister of public safety and emergency services, Mike Ellis,…

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Antitrust case against Amazon to move forward in the U.S. | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Antitrust case against Amazon to move forward in the U.S. | CBC News

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s case accusing Amazon of stifling…

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Trudeau government was warned two years ago of foreign interference threat, inquiry hears | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Trudeau government was warned two years ago of foreign interference threat, inquiry hears | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government was warned more than two…

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Frank Stronach's sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Frank Stronach’s sex assault case put over until Nov. 4, set to move to Toronto | CBC News

Billionaire businessman Frank Stronach, who faces multiple sex assault charges,…

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