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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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Instagram's new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it's not enough | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Instagram’s new teen accounts add protections. Experts say it’s not enough | CBC News

Meta’s more restrictive Instagram accounts for teens are a good…

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Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell's stake for $4.7B | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Rogers to become majority owner of MLSE after buying Bell’s stake for $4.7B | CBC News

Rogers Communications has bought Bell out of its stake in…

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Former Memphis police officer admits beating 'helpless' Tyre Nichols, shedding his bodycam | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Former Memphis police officer admits beating ‘helpless’ Tyre Nichols, shedding his bodycam | CBC News

A former Memphis police officer testified Tuesday that he punched…

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Alleged multimillionaire casino money launderer targeted in B.C. lawsuit | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Alleged multimillionaire casino money launderer targeted in B.C. lawsuit | CBC News

B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture is suing to keep $880,000…

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Canadian Medical Association to hold ceremony to formally apologize for harms to Indigenous Peoples | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Canadian Medical Association to hold ceremony to formally apologize for harms to Indigenous Peoples | CBC News

The Canadian Medical Association will issue a formal apology for…

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India's statistics on student deaths in Canada sit heavily on family of Ontario hit-and-run victim | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

India’s statistics on student deaths in Canada sit heavily on family of Ontario hit-and-run victim | CBC News

On Sept. 18, 2022, Jibin Benoy, who was studying at…

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Aid workers, doctors help fit Palestinian amputees with new prosthetic limbs | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Aid workers, doctors help fit Palestinian amputees with new prosthetic limbs | CBC News

When Rizk Tafesh lost his left leg in an Israeli…

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Victims of Kingston attack remembered as 'incredibly selfless' | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

Victims of Kingston attack remembered as ‘incredibly selfless’ | CBC News

Residents of an encampment in Kingston, Ont., say the two…

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FIRST PERSON | I'm a therapist. In helping people deal with their climate anxiety, I'm learning to manage my own | CBC News
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September 18, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I’m a therapist. In helping people deal with their climate anxiety, I’m learning to manage my own | CBC News

As a psychologist, Amy Green is seeing an uptick in…

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