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Demand for child protection services is on the rise in MontrealRequests for youth protection services have spiked by 114 per cent in the last 10 years according to Linda See at the Batshaw Youth and Family Centre.CanadaJun 18
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‘Language is identity’: Indigenous Ontario legislator to make history at Queen’s ParkFor the first time in its history, the Ontario legislature will allow, interpret and transcribe a language other than English and French.PoliticsMay 26
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Booze on the beach: Drinking allowed on select Vancouver shores starting June 1Under the program, people of legal drinking age can bring and consume their own alcohol on seven beaches starting Saturday.PoliticsMay 30
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Protesters climb on Ottawa highway signs, causing delays and multi-vehicle crash: policeThree protesters climbed onto highway signs in eastern Ontario Tuesday morning, causing "significant delays" and a multi-vehicle crash, police say.CanadaMay 28
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Quebec judge limits language law requiring English decisions be translatedA modification to the Quebec language charter scheduled to come into effect on June 1 states that a French translation must be provided "immediately and without delay."CanadaMay 21
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Albertans without high school diplomas can now register for new credential replacing GEDThe Alberta government says residents of the province who do not have high school diplomas can begin registering for a new adult education credential.EducationMay 22
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Union shocked SFU ending English, interpretation and translation programsA union said the school is closing its interpretation and translation programs by next month, and the English Language and Culture program by the end of the summer.EducationMay 15
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Journey of the Horse: 100 years of Chinese history in EdmontonThe Mah Society of Edmonton exhibit details the struggles and racism Chinese immigrants faced in Canada, and why so many were forced to start their own businesses to make a living.CanadaMay 20
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NHL to broadcast Stanley Cup Final games in American Sign Language: ‘It’s truly historic’The Stanley Cup Final will mark the first time a major sports league airs games in ASL.SportsJun 5
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New Brunswick virtual health-care service violating Official Languages Act: reportA report was filed complaints were made about deficiencies in French-language services between October 2022 and February 2023, and a subsequent complaint led to another report.HealthMay 3
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Kabosu, the dog behind the ‘Doge’ meme, has diedKabosu's bemused expression sparked an internet sensation, spawning countless memes and inspiring one of the most popular cyrptocurrencies.TrendingMay 24
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‘Mommy will help me’: Navigating the web of supports for kids with autism in OntarioEmmett, who lives with his family in Thornhill, Ont., is now one of the more than 60,000 children in the province seeking services through the Ontario Autism Program.HealthMay 23
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CRTC grants Canadian content spending relief for Corus, but says other asks must waitThe broadcaster asked the regulator to 'urgently' make the changes last October, saying they would provide 'much needed flexibility"'amid programming and advertising uncertainty.MoneyMay 14
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Nearly $1M needed for Vancouver 2024 Alcohol on Beaches program: reportA city staff report says nearly $1 million in funding is needed for the 2024 pilot program that will allow drinking at select beaches in Vancouver.CanadaMay 2
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Feds contribute $21M to Boyle Street’s new support centre in downtown EdmontonWith a $21-million grant from the federal government, Boyle Street Community Services has been able to gather $45 million in funding for a new centre in downtown Edmonton.CanadaMay 3
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Governor General visits Regina Open Door Society as part of Saskatchewan visitLearners at the Regina Open Door Society told Governor General Mary Simon stories about how they came to Canada.CanadaApr 23
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Growing interpreter injuries forces House of Commons to adjust audio set-upsThe Canadian Association of Professional Employees is blaming inadequate equipment on Parliament Hill for multiple interpreter injuries in recent years.CanadaApr 29
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Lostwave: The most mysterious music genre in the worldHave you ever searched for the identity of a song only to reach a dead end at every turn? Welcome to the lostwave universe.EntertainmentMay 12
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Fencing prevents 4/20 celebration at Vancouver’s Sunset BeachThe 4/20 event at Vancouver's Sunset Beach never came to fruition as the entire area was fenced off by the Vancouver Park Board.EntertainmentApr 20
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Quebec language policies lack nuance, some experts sayDespite the Quebec government's repeated claim the French language is in decline in Quebec, a recent study suggests otherwise when it comes to the public sphere.PoliticsApr 5