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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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Trudeau calls on world leaders at United Nations to ignore differences for the greater good | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Trudeau calls on world leaders at United Nations to ignore differences for the greater good | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that at a time when…

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Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Concerns over impact on fish after burned Kamloops bridge collapses into river | CBC News

Concerns are mounting over the potential environmental impact on fish…

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New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

New York exhibition highlights items left behind after B.C. climate disasters | CBC News

A scuffed Santa-shaped salt shaker, a gnome and a small…

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Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There's growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Is gentle parenting too rough on parents? There’s growing backlash to this popular approach | CBC News

It’s highly likely that, at every point in time, in…

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Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

Princess of Wales makes a low-key return to work after a rare high-profile glimpse into family life | CBC News

When Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a low-key return to…

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FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News
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September 22, 2024

FIRST PERSON | My parents sent me to live with my grandparents in China. It changed our relationship forever | CBC News

Sophie Chen was two years old when her parents made…

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Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight | CBC Radio
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September 22, 2024

Headbanging aunties and punk rock rez shows? An archive puts Indigenous punks in the spotlight | CBC Radio

With the Indigenous Punks Archive, Kristy Martinez and Cass Gregg…

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More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

More vegan Nutrabolics bars recalled over undeclared milk | CBC News

The notice says the recall includes the frosted blueberry cobbler,…

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Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News
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September 21, 2024

Trump rejects Harris challenge for 2nd U.S. presidential debate before Nov. 5 election | CBC News

Donald Trump stuck to his previous position that there would…

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