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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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New medical school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage | CBC Radio
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February 19, 2024

New medical school for family doctors aims to help solve the shortage | CBC Radio

White Coat Black Art26:30This school’s for family docs onlyThe people…

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Some seniors outraged for being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques
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February 19, 2024

Some seniors outraged for being left out of federal plan to dole out $250 cheques

Some Canadian seniors say they’re feeling abandoned by the Liberal…

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Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods
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February 19, 2024

Trudeau government to send $250 cheques to most people, slash GST on some goods

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday a suite of new…

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School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

School food programs hope $1B from Ottawa will fill need as they wait for governments to sign on | CBC News

By 8 a.m. — as most people begin weekday morning…

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Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

Canada is getting poorer when compared to its wealthy peers, data shows | CBC News

Canada is among the richest countries in the world —…

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ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News
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February 19, 2024

ANALYSIS | Rising unemployment is just the latest economic indicator flashing red | CBC News

Canada’s unemployment rate is just the latest economic indicator flashing…

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I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn't easy for me
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February 1, 2024

I was born in Africa. Black History Month isn’t easy for me

I started to resent my culture First Person columns are…

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Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help
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January 26, 2024

Gaza’s ceasefire has stalled as both sides drag their feet, leaving few countries willing to step up and help

Both sides of the miserable war in Gaza are dragging…

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Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza
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January 26, 2024

Israel begins limited pause in fighting as criticism mounts over hunger in Gaza

The Israeli military on Sunday began a limited pause in…

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