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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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Solar panels lead to insurance headaches for some Canadians | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

Solar panels lead to insurance headaches for some Canadians | CBC News

Adam Szabo was keen on the benefits of replacing his…

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Germany warns Canada that Europe's appetite for natural gas is set to shrink | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

Germany warns Canada that Europe’s appetite for natural gas is set to shrink | CBC News

A top German envoy is pouring cold water on calls…

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ANALYSIS | The issue isn't the carbon tax — it's climate change | CBC News
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September 8, 2024

ANALYSIS | The issue isn’t the carbon tax — it’s climate change | CBC News

When the going gets tough, political leaders sometimes feel the…

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Yagi hits Vietnam with deadly force as 2nd-most powerful typhoon of 2024 | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Yagi hits Vietnam with deadly force as 2nd-most powerful typhoon of 2024 | CBC News

Vietnamese authorities say Typhoon Yagi has killed at least four…

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Germany is sending Ottawa a diplomatic double-act — two ambassadors for the price of one | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Germany is sending Ottawa a diplomatic double-act — two ambassadors for the price of one | CBC News

Germany soon will be represented in Ottawa by two ambassadors…

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FIRST PERSON | I was a financial mess before tragedy struck. But that reckoning brought a sense of empowerment | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

FIRST PERSON | I was a financial mess before tragedy struck. But that reckoning brought a sense of empowerment | CBC News

Debbie Belgrave was in debt and spending to support an…

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B.C. United says it intends to run some candidates to keep party status | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

B.C. United says it intends to run some candidates to keep party status | CBC News

Some voters might still see the B.C. United on the…

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Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth, leaving its 2 astronauts behind for months | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Boeing Starliner capsule returns to Earth, leaving its 2 astronauts behind for months | CBC News

After months of turmoil over its safety, Boeing’s new astronaut…

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Toronto man accused of plotting terror attack at Jewish centre in New York City: authorities | CBC News
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September 7, 2024

Toronto man accused of plotting terror attack at Jewish centre in New York City: authorities | CBC News

A Toronto-area man is facing terror charges in both Canada…

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