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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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This goat hopped into a Newfoundland marathon — and won a medal | CBC News
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September 30, 2024

This goat hopped into a Newfoundland marathon — and won a medal | CBC News

Conception Bay South’s first T’Railway Trek Half Marathon had an…

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'The hurt is still there,' survivors say as Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News
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September 29, 2024

‘The hurt is still there,’ survivors say as Canada marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | CBC News

Canada marked the fourth annual National Day for Truth and…

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550 people report illness after P.E.I. shellfish festival, health officials say | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

550 people report illness after P.E.I. shellfish festival, health officials say | CBC News

More than 550 people reported getting sick after attending the…

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Israel is 'winning' its war campaigns, Netanyahu says in fiery UN speech | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

Israel is ‘winning’ its war campaigns, Netanyahu says in fiery UN speech | CBC News

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his leadership strained by conflicts…

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CSIS unveils new examples of foreign interference in Canadian politics | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

CSIS unveils new examples of foreign interference in Canadian politics | CBC News

A foreign government tried to get a Liberal candidate defeated…

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Masterful, scene-stealing actor Maggie Smith dead at 89 | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

Masterful, scene-stealing actor Maggie Smith dead at 89 | CBC News

Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for The Prime of…

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B.C. beauty brand battles music giant over allegations of copyright infringement on social media | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

B.C. beauty brand battles music giant over allegations of copyright infringement on social media | CBC News

A popular B.C. beauty company known for dazzling eyeshadow has…

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Would you prefer to get bad health news from an app or a doctor? | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

Would you prefer to get bad health news from an app or a doctor? | CBC News

When Beth Marchant opened the email announcing that her ultrasound…

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By the numbers: Here's what it would take to bring down the Liberals in a confidence vote | CBC News
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September 27, 2024

By the numbers: Here’s what it would take to bring down the Liberals in a confidence vote | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government survived a confidence vote this…

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