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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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Charlottetown has no plans for boxed-up John A statue, but some want it shown again — differently | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Charlottetown has no plans for boxed-up John A statue, but some want it shown again — differently | CBC News

The statue was removed in the spring of 2021 following…

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Inside the secret mission to bring Afghanistan's last female politicians to Canada | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Inside the secret mission to bring Afghanistan’s last female politicians to Canada | CBC News

They left their country for the last time in the…

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ANALYSIS | Starlink satellites cause light pollution and disrupt radio frequencies. And it's getting worse | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

ANALYSIS | Starlink satellites cause light pollution and disrupt radio frequencies. And it’s getting worse | CBC News

In 2020, SpaceX agreed to work with the international astronomical…

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Canada needs better security checks for international students, critics say | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Canada needs better security checks for international students, critics say | CBC News

International students are not required to get a police certificate…

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Trudeau, Joly head to Francophonie Summit as war tensions engulf Middle East | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Trudeau, Joly head to Francophonie Summit as war tensions engulf Middle East | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly…

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Immigration Department beefing up resources in Beirut amid fears of larger conflict: government official | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Immigration Department beefing up resources in Beirut amid fears of larger conflict: government official | CBC News

The federal Immigration Department has beefed up human resources in…

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Jewish Montrealers enter high holidays with increased security at synagogues | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Jewish Montrealers enter high holidays with increased security at synagogues | CBC News

With the start of the Jewish high holidays and Oct….

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Accessibility commissioner suing Ottawa, staff for $2.3 million following claims he mistreated staff | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Accessibility commissioner suing Ottawa, staff for $2.3 million following claims he mistreated staff | CBC News

After facing an external investigation into claims he mistreated staff,…

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The revolution will not be televised — the new Saturday Night film plays it safe with SNL | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

The revolution will not be televised — the new Saturday Night film plays it safe with SNL | CBC News

What happened in the 90 minutes leading up to the…

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