Communication

• Be ready ‘for anything’ after wildfires hit telecom lines, official warns

  Telecommunications provider Northwestel reported telephone, internet and long distance services had been disrupted over the weekend after fibre optic lines were damaged.

  Fire

  May 13
  
• B.C. camp helps non-verbal kids and their families thrive

  The Panda AAC camp is specifically for kids who communicate primarily through a computer-like device. The event helps parents and kids learn new skills while having fun.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2023
  
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• Winnipeg’s Camp yAAC gives everyone a voice: ‘Cheering for every single activity’

  For some campers, Camp yAAC the first time they've been in an environment where everyone is using the same form of communication as they are. 

  Lifestyle

  Jul 20, 2023
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• Calgary police roll out ASL mobile app to connect with deaf, hard-of-hearing citizens

  The CPS is partnering with Deaf and Hear Alberta to provide officers with ASL interpreters through a mobile app, within 30 seconds.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
• Alberta Premier decries big tech and government censorship as Facebook account temporarily suspended

  Danielle Smith said her Facebook account has been suspended for a "few days."

  Politics

  Jun 14, 2023
• Kingston Police inclusion report authors concerned about force’s lack of communication

  Community report authors say Kingston Police have had the recommendations for 10 months and there has been no information on the steps police have taken to implement them.

  Crime

  May 23, 2023
• ‘I found my voice’: Calgary teen hopes to inspire others with autism to try new form of communication

  RPM, a relatively new educational form of therapy for people living with autism, is changing lives. And a Calgary teen who doesn't speak has found it to be life-altering.

  Education

  Jan 10, 2023
• Atlantic telecommunications reliability under question after service failures during Fiona

  Nova Scotia Power is required to provide information on power outages with estimated restoration times, but telecommunication companies are not required to do anything similar.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2022
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• Nova Scotia RCMP say centralized command post ‘can only enhance our response’

  The Nova Scotia RCMP says a centralized command post that was established last year will help improve communication during critical police incidents.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
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• Emojis are ‘part of our culture, kind of like slang’: Alberta communications expert

  Experts say emojis have changed the way people communicate, allowing users to convey emotions. The increased use of emojis has integrated them into our language structure.

  Features

  Jul 29, 2021