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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 to explore feasibility of traffic tunnel beneath Highway 401 in GTA | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Ontario to explore feasibility of traffic tunnel beneath Highway 401 in GTA | CBC News

With the possibility of an early election looming in Ontario,…

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Northern Ontario man solves local legend, finds long-lost vintage liquor at bottom of a lake | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Northern Ontario man solves local legend, finds long-lost vintage liquor at bottom of a lake | CBC News

After 35 years of searching, a man from the small…

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Another crew member of doomed 1845 Franklin expedition ID'd, with marks on his jawbone indicating cannibalism | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Another crew member of doomed 1845 Franklin expedition ID’d, with marks on his jawbone indicating cannibalism | CBC News

The skeletal remains of a crew member from Sir John…

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'My client is disgusted': Lawyer, alleged victim say N.L. authorities ignored warnings about Tony Humby | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

‘My client is disgusted’: Lawyer, alleged victim say N.L. authorities ignored warnings about Tony Humby | CBC News

One lawsuit has already been filed and another is pending…

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As conflict intensifies, Quebecers with family in Lebanon worry about loved ones | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

As conflict intensifies, Quebecers with family in Lebanon worry about loved ones | CBC News

Quebec residents with family in Lebanon are watching the conflict…

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Government concerned about public scrutiny in mandating workers back to office | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Government concerned about public scrutiny in mandating workers back to office | CBC News

Federal officials pointed to concerns about “public scrutiny” when it…

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The stress of life in Gaza has taken most of this little girl's hair | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

The stress of life in Gaza has taken most of this little girl’s hair | CBC News

Sama Tabeel, an eight-year-old girl, sits in a tent camp…

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Get therapy or pay rent? Millennials, Gen Z making hard choices when it comes to mental health | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Get therapy or pay rent? Millennials, Gen Z making hard choices when it comes to mental health | CBC News

Cash-strapped younger generations have been grappling with soaring rents and…

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Helicopters are out. We're supposed to be 'lighthouse parents' now | CBC News
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September 25, 2024

Helicopters are out. We’re supposed to be ‘lighthouse parents’ now | CBC News

We are not helicopters. We are not bulldozers. We’re now…

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