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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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Wall Street follows global markets for 3rd day of losses as Trump remains committed to tariffs
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April 7, 2025

Wall Street follows global markets for 3rd day of losses as Trump remains committed to tariffs

Wall Street is sinking again, following other global markets lower,…

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With 8.7 million birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what's next
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April 7, 2025

With 8.7 million birds dead, B.C. farmers assess avian flu toll, and worry about what’s next

There is a window of relief for British Columbia farmers…

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Edmonton man accused of killing girlfriend had allegedly harmed her before. Her father is calling for change
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April 7, 2025

Edmonton man accused of killing girlfriend had allegedly harmed her before. Her father is calling for change

Drew Moore has a history of violence against Erin Kern,…

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Indigenous child welfare is a part of my family and is shaping my vote
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April 7, 2025

Indigenous child welfare is a part of my family and is shaping my vote

This First Person column is the experience of Jolene Saulis…

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Pierre Poilievre's record on Indigenous rights concerns advocates
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April 7, 2025

Pierre Poilievre’s record on Indigenous rights concerns advocates

In an election ad, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to a…

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Manitoba woman says she lives in fear after release of ex convicted for posting sexually explicit videos
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April 7, 2025

Manitoba woman says she lives in fear after release of ex convicted for posting sexually explicit videos

A Brandon, Man., woman whose ex-partner was convicted after secretly…

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Health, Ontario/Quebec

April 7, 2025

‘If we close, people die’: Rural Ontario hospitals await ER staffing certainty

Rural and northern Ontario hospitals are anxiously awaiting word from…

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It took 7 years to get my family to Canada. I'm unsure if any party truly supports immigrants
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April 7, 2025

It took 7 years to get my family to Canada. I’m unsure if any party truly supports immigrants

Yasmeen Awadh is a proud Canadian who sponsored her family…

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IDF soldier details blowing up homes in Gaza, recalls seeing 'the signs of people's lives'
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April 7, 2025

IDF soldier details blowing up homes in Gaza, recalls seeing ‘the signs of people’s lives’

A new report from Breaking the Silence, an Israel-based NGO,…

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