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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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Premier Danielle Smith urges business community to hire younger Albertans
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October 19, 2025

Premier Danielle Smith urges business community to hire younger Albertans

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce…

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How some Alberta high school students are pushing through the teachers' strike
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October 19, 2025

How some Alberta high school students are pushing through the teachers’ strike

On Oct. 6, more than 51,000 teachers across Alberta walked…

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'Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.' Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48
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October 19, 2025

‘Our bandmate. Our heartbeat.’ Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies at 48

Sam Rivers, a founding member and bassist for the metal…

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Work of N.S folk artists generates big bids at auctions — and it’s not just Maud Lewis paintings
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October 19, 2025

Work of N.S folk artists generates big bids at auctions — and it’s not just Maud Lewis paintings

While artwork by Maud Lewis routinely sells for tens of…

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Hundreds line up at Ottawa health clinic for chance at a new doctor
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October 19, 2025

Hundreds line up at Ottawa health clinic for chance at a new doctor

Some people were in line as early as 4 a.m….

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The roots of Quebec's secularism debate, why it isn't going away — and who it benefits
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October 19, 2025

The roots of Quebec’s secularism debate, why it isn’t going away — and who it benefits

With an election in Quebec a year away, the governing…

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This former WW II PoW camp building could be torn down. Its protectors want to give it new life
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October 19, 2025

This former WW II PoW camp building could be torn down. Its protectors want to give it new life

A non-profit group is fighting to save a historical building…

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Sports

October 19, 2025

Joshua Clipperton

‘Outworked us’: Stolarz tears into Maple Leafs following 4-3 OT loss to Kraken

TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz has had enough. The Maple Leafs…

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Sports

October 19, 2025

Donna Spencer

Dedrick Mills rushes for 115 yards, Stampeders trample Argonauts 44-13

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders have a CFL playoff berth…

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