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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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Trump was target of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Trump was target of apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says | CBC News

The FBI said Sunday it was investigating “what appears to…

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Feds expand list of Iranian officials barred from entering Canada | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Feds expand list of Iranian officials barred from entering Canada | CBC News

The federal government is expanding a list of Iranian officials…

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Fearing the worst, this B.C. mom hired a private eye to track her daughter's drug dealer
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September 15, 2024

Fearing the worst, this B.C. mom hired a private eye to track her daughter’s drug dealer

The Current20:16This B.C. mom hired a PI to follow her…

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B.C. mayors seek 'immediate action' from governments on mental health and public safety crises | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

B.C. mayors seek ‘immediate action’ from governments on mental health and public safety crises | CBC News

Mayors, First Nations leaders, and law enforcement officials are pleading…

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B.C. to use involuntary care at secure facilities for those with addiction issues | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

B.C. to use involuntary care at secure facilities for those with addiction issues | CBC News

The B.C. government has announced it will expand involuntary care…

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Ontario to audit London, Ont., school board finances after contentious $38K Toronto trip | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Ontario to audit London, Ont., school board finances after contentious $38K Toronto trip | CBC News

Ontario’s Ministry of Education will launch an investigation into the…

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Israel says 'high probability' its airstrike killed 3 hostages in Gaza last year | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Israel says ‘high probability’ its airstrike killed 3 hostages in Gaza last year | CBC News

The Israeli military says there is a “high probability” that…

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14-year-old girl forced off flight; Abuse allegations in long-term care home: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

14-year-old girl forced off flight; Abuse allegations in long-term care home: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet | CBC News

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

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Will B.C.'s massive new Site C dam on the Peace River have downstream impacts on Alberta? | CBC News
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September 15, 2024

Will B.C.’s massive new Site C dam on the Peace River have downstream impacts on Alberta? | CBC News

B.C. Hydro started filling the Site C dam reservoir last…

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