Adoption
‘The shame is ours’: Senate report chronicles forced adoptions in post-war Canada
Some 600,000 Canadian babies were labelled “illegitimate” between 1945 and 1971, and it’s estimated that between 300,000 and 450,000 were given up for forced adoption during this period. Continue reading
Emotional homecoming: adopted babies welcomed in B.C. after weeks of legal limbo in Japan
On Monday morning, more families who had been stuck in legal limbo in Japan arrived at YVR, meeting their friends and family in the arrivals area. Continue reading
After months in legal limbo, 5 B.C. families can finally bring home adopted babies from Japan
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
“It felt like a battle had just ended.” Continue reading
Canadians adopting in Japan needlessly living in legal limbo, lawyer letters say
A B.C. man doesn’t understand why the Canadian government won’t issue their daughter a visa to come to Canada, even though they have approval from the B.C. government. Continue reading
5 families can’t bring adopted children from Japan home to B.C. due to red tape
The Canadian government is temporarily suspending adoptions from Japan because of a change in how the U.S. government handles adoptions from that country. Continue reading
Hamilton’s first Cat Cafe!
Cats and Caffeine has partnered with NCWL Cat Rescue to offer the opportunity for rescue cats to be seen by many cat lovers, increasing their chances of finding their forever home. Continue reading
Hundreds apply to see or block the opening of adoption records in New Brunswick
“Most adoptees just want to look in their birth mother’s eyes and say, ‘This is who I am.'” Continue reading
How a pregnant woman missing her connecting flight changed her unborn baby’s life forever
The 24-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who ended up being adopted by a woman she met on an airplane. Continue reading
New Brunswick now accepting applications for adoption information
To apply for the information, people must complete a form from the department of social development and submit it to post adoption disclosure services. Continue reading
Edmonton Humane Society latest adoption blitz being hailed a huge success
The Edmonton Humane Society’s ‘Clear the Shelter’ campaign helps hundreds of animals find their forever homes. Continue reading
