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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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ANALYSIS | How Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris might impact the U.S. presidential election | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

ANALYSIS | How Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris might impact the U.S. presidential election | CBC News

Taylor Swift’s massive popularity, and the intensive fandom she inspires,…

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Are homeless encampments legal in public spaces? | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Are homeless encampments legal in public spaces? | CBC News

CBC Manitoba takes a deep dive into legal judgments and…

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A small Newfoundland church is for sale. Defiant local Catholics have changed the locks | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

A small Newfoundland church is for sale. Defiant local Catholics have changed the locks | CBC News

Defiant Catholics in the tiny Newfoundland community of Portugal Cove…

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Canadian man says Algeria punished his activism by arresting his son | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Canadian man says Algeria punished his activism by arresting his son | CBC News

A Montreal man says his Algerian authorities have retaliated against…

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Authors fighting deluge of fake writers and AI-generated books | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Authors fighting deluge of fake writers and AI-generated books | CBC News

Mat Auryn has been fighting for two years to stop…

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Caravan from Grassy Narrows First Nation makes stops to educate about mercury poisoning ahead of Toronto rally | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Caravan from Grassy Narrows First Nation makes stops to educate about mercury poisoning ahead of Toronto rally | CBC News

About a dozen people from Grassy Narrows First Nation are…

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Why some Canadian insurance companies are bringing in a wildfire tactical team | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

Why some Canadian insurance companies are bringing in a wildfire tactical team | CBC News

When homeowners have to evacuate due to a wildfire, they…

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The devastating Jasper wildfire has taken a toll on its 'sister community,' Hinton, Alta. Here's how | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

The devastating Jasper wildfire has taken a toll on its ‘sister community,’ Hinton, Alta. Here’s how | CBC News

The signs are everywhere in Hinton, Alta., from hotel parking…

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U.S. border patrol reports record number of encounters with migrants at the Canadian border | CBC News
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September 12, 2024

U.S. border patrol reports record number of encounters with migrants at the Canadian border | CBC News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection says it recorded a record-highÂ…

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