Communication

• ‘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
  
• 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
• Policing communications varies between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick: expert

  In N.B., RCMP have first-person access to the system that can send out alerts, while Nova Scotia does not. One policing expert says the differences in communication are striking.

  Crime

  Jun 25, 2021
• Kingston residents complain about foul odour from baby formula plant

  Kingston residents have been complaining about a foul smell coming from a baby formula plant in the west end. Canada Royal Milk representative blames equipment malfunctions.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2021
• COVID-19 silver lining: cultivating extended family relationships

  COVID-19 health restrictions have cut off many family visits but one child is using his extra time to connect with extended family.

  Health

  Feb 11, 2021
• SDHHS offering solutions to deaf and hard of hearing community during pandemic

  People who are deaf or hard of hearing are facing additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. SDHHS is coming up with innovative solutions to tackle these problems.

  Health

  May 22, 2020
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• Google’s Live Transcribe app creator, Dimitri Kanevsky, has a Montreal connection

  Russian-born hearing-impaired American-based research scientist creates speech recognition app Live Transcribe to help communicate with his granddaughters.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2020
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• Calgary teen with autism needs stolen device returned: ‘Imagine if someone took your voice’

  A Calgary family is desperate to get an invaluable device returned to them. Their son's only form of communication has disappeared and they are pleading with the public to help.

  Crime

  May 29, 2019