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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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Does anyone still want kids? Families are shrinking as people have fewer children — or none at all | CBC News
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October 3, 2024

Does anyone still want kids? Families are shrinking as people have fewer children — or none at all | CBC News

Last year, Canada recorded its lowest-ever fertility rate for the…

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She's a loser, baby. Why this Democrat is running a race she knows she can't win | CBC Radio
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October 2, 2024

She’s a loser, baby. Why this Democrat is running a race she knows she can’t win | CBC Radio

Kate Barr is 100 per cent certain she’s not going…

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How safe are safety deposit boxes? They're not as protected as you may think | CBC News
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October 2, 2024

How safe are safety deposit boxes? They’re not as protected as you may think | CBC News

Due to the confidential nature of the boxes, only owner…

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Israeli bombardment kills dozens in Gaza amid renewed surge in attacks | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Israeli bombardment kills dozens in Gaza amid renewed surge in attacks | CBC News

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 38Â people in Gaza on…

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PC candidate compares original 2SLGBTQ+ policy to Indigenous residential schools | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

PC candidate compares original 2SLGBTQ+ policy to Indigenous residential schools | CBC News

A Progressive Conservative candidate for a seat in the New…

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McGill law professors' strike suspended, students can go back to class | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

McGill law professors’ strike suspended, students can go back to class | CBC News

A day after McGill University threatened to cancel classes for…

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Dockworkers on U.S. East Coast strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Dockworkers on U.S. East Coast strike, halting half the nation’s ocean shipping | CBC News

Dockworkers along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast began…

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Inside N.S. businessman John Risley's huge tax fight with the CRA | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

Inside N.S. businessman John Risley’s huge tax fight with the CRA | CBC News

One of Nova Scotia’s most prominent and wealthy businessmen is…

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How to watch J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in the U.S. vice-presidential debate | CBC News
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October 1, 2024

How to watch J.D. Vance and Tim Walz face off in the U.S. vice-presidential debate | CBC News

Vice-presidential candidates Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. J.D….

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