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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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4 innovative Indigenous-led clean energy projects | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

4 innovative Indigenous-led clean energy projects | CBC News

In this week’s issue of our environmental newsletter, we profile…

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Sorority says owner of Airbnb-rented home was informed busloads of students would be using it | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Sorority says owner of Airbnb-rented home was informed busloads of students would be using it | CBC News

A sorority event that highlighted problems north London, Ont., residents…

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K'naan, rapper behind Wavin' Flag megahit, charged with sexual assault in Quebec City | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

K’naan, rapper behind Wavin’ Flag megahit, charged with sexual assault in Quebec City | CBC News

K’naan, one of Canada’s most successful rappers who is best…

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Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Disability rights groups launching Charter challenge against MAID law | CBC News

A coalition of disability rights groups says it is launching…

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Decorated Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil announces retirement at 24 | CBC Sports
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September 26, 2024

Decorated Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil announces retirement at 24 | CBC Sports

Canadian swimmer Maggie Mac Neil announced her retirement from the…

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In an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro projects? | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

In an era of drought, can B.C. rely on Site C and other hydro projects? | CBC News

How will B.C.’s new Site C dam and other hydroelectric…

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Homeowners will no longer need to do stress test when switching mortgage providers | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Homeowners will no longer need to do stress test when switching mortgage providers | CBC News

The national banking regulator says it will no longer require…

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Japanese man on death row for more than 45 years is acquitted in retrial | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Japanese man on death row for more than 45 years is acquitted in retrial | CBC News

A Japanese court ruled Thursday that an 88-year-old man was…

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Israel rejects call for ceasefire in conflict with Hezbollah | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Israel rejects call for ceasefire in conflict with Hezbollah | CBC News

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has rejected proposals for a…

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