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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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New planetary defence mission blasts off to double asteroid system | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

New planetary defence mission blasts off to double asteroid system | CBC News

Despite iffy weather conditions, the European Space Agency’s Hera spacecraft…

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Overwhelmed by workload, public sector integrity commissioner asks for more money | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Overwhelmed by workload, public sector integrity commissioner asks for more money | CBC News

Canada’s public service integrity watchdog says it’s so overwhelmed with…

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Toronto Airbnb host says he's out almost $40K after guest arrested, apartment searched in drug investigation | CBC News
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October 7, 2024

Toronto Airbnb host says he’s out almost $40K after guest arrested, apartment searched in drug investigation | CBC News

A lucrative Airbnb rental has turned into a nightmare for…

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She weighed less than 500 grams at birth. This P.E.I. micro-preemie is now 6 and thriving | CBC News
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October 6, 2024

She weighed less than 500 grams at birth. This P.E.I. micro-preemie is now 6 and thriving | CBC News

Paizlee Rose Adams looks like most kids in her Grade…

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Clarence Woodhouse exonerated in 1973 Winnipeg killing | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Clarence Woodhouse exonerated in 1973 Winnipeg killing | CBC News

Clarence Woodhouse, who was sent to prison 50 years ago…

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Ontario child dies from rabies after contact with a bat, health official says | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Ontario child dies from rabies after contact with a bat, health official says | CBC News

The child, from the Brantford area, was in hospital last…

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Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger over prolonged strike in U.S. | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger over prolonged strike in U.S. | CBC News

The union representing Montreal dockworkers has ended a three-day strike…

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At least 2 dead, many more injured as Typhoon Krathon's torrential rains pound Taiwan | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

At least 2 dead, many more injured as Typhoon Krathon’s torrential rains pound Taiwan | CBC News

Typhoon Krathon made landfall Thursday in Taiwan’s major port city…

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How a 63-year-old cowgirl became the No. 1 barrel racer in Canada — and she's not done yet | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

How a 63-year-old cowgirl became the No. 1 barrel racer in Canada — and she’s not done yet | CBC News

Last year, at the age of 62, Lynette Brodoway won…

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