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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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Trudeau says he's asked spy agencies to share foreign interference information with Poilievre
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March 1, 2023

Trudeau says he’s asked spy agencies to share foreign interference information with Poilievre

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s asked intelligence services to…

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ANALYSIS | After a week of jaw-dropping accusations, the quaint world of 2015 seems far away | CBC News
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March 1, 2023

ANALYSIS | After a week of jaw-dropping accusations, the quaint world of 2015 seems far away | CBC News

Nine years ago this fall, the leaders of the three…

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Why won't Trudeau release classified names — and why won't Poilievre get a security clearance? | CBC News
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March 1, 2023

Why won’t Trudeau release classified names — and why won’t Poilievre get a security clearance? | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made waves Wednesday by turning what…

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Five key takeaways from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's testimony on foreign interference | CBC News
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March 1, 2023

Five key takeaways from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s testimony on foreign interference | CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified at the public inquiry into…

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Robert Miller, Quebec billionaire accused of sex crimes involving 11 women, unfit to stand trial due to health
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February 3, 2023

Robert Miller, Quebec billionaire accused of sex crimes involving 11 women, unfit to stand trial due to health

Robert Miller, the Montreal billionaire accused of multiple sex crimes,…

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Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are 'deplorable'
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January 15, 2023

Former MP behind sports gambling legalization says some results are ‘deplorable’

The former MP who spent more than a decade pushing…

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Landfill search for remains of First Nation women murdered by serial killer begins near Winnipeg
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December 1, 2022

Landfill search for remains of First Nation women murdered by serial killer begins near Winnipeg

The search for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes…

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‘We are just at a loss’: Family searches for answers a year after son’s disappearance at Quebec ski resort
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October 29, 2022

‘We are just at a loss’: Family searches for answers a year after son’s disappearance at Quebec ski resort

Almost once a month for almost a year, Kathleen Toman…

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Bank of Canada makes a chunkier rate cut, lowering by half point for 1st time since pandemic | CBC News
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October 15, 2022

Bank of Canada makes a chunkier rate cut, lowering by half point for 1st time since pandemic | CBC News

The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate…

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