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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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Ontario's 'Big Dig?' What the province can learn from Boston's mega-highway project | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Ontario’s ‘Big Dig?’ What the province can learn from Boston’s mega-highway project | CBC News

As Ontario considers building a tunnel underneath Highway 401, some…

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Trump's tariff plan would shave almost a half-point off Canada's economy, says U.S. forecast | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Trump’s tariff plan would shave almost a half-point off Canada’s economy, says U.S. forecast | CBC News

What exactly would Donald Trump’s tariff plans do to Canada…

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N.L. premier directs watchdog to investigate handling of child abuse allegations | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

N.L. premier directs watchdog to investigate handling of child abuse allegations | CBC News

Premier Andrew Furey is directing Newfoundland and Labrador’s child and…

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ANALYSIS | Why UCP activists 'hold the pen' on so many of Danielle Smith's government policies | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

ANALYSIS | Why UCP activists ‘hold the pen’ on so many of Danielle Smith’s government policies | CBC News

The premier is sending a message with her Bill of…

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50 years after brother drowned, Montreal family seeks stranger who put up memorial plaque | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

50 years after brother drowned, Montreal family seeks stranger who put up memorial plaque | CBC News

A memorial plaque has been placed near a creek in…

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ANALYSIS | The scandal that shocked Parliament in the spring is slowly fading from memory | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

ANALYSIS | The scandal that shocked Parliament in the spring is slowly fading from memory | CBC News

For a couple weeks in June, there was great concern…

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Businesses face new limits on temporary foreign worker program | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Businesses face new limits on temporary foreign worker program | CBC News

Changes to the program, in effect as of Sept. 26,…

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on bribery, wire fraud charges | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on bribery, wire fraud charges | CBC News

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted Thursday on…

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Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta | CBC News
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September 26, 2024

Paleontologists unearth giant skull of Pachyrhinosaurus in northern Alberta | CBC News

It’s a dinosaur that roamed Alberta’s badlands more than 70…

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