MMIWG report calls for official Indigenous languages in Canada
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Of its 200-plus calls for justice, the National Inquiry’s report calls for Indigenous languages to be treated like English and French in Canada. Continue reading
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N.B. working group to look at economic benefits of bilingualism
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
The group, working with other community leaders and business representatives, will try to increase the benefits of bilingualism in the province. Continue reading
New Indigenous storytelling certificate offered by University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science has officially launched a new certificate in the study of Indigenous storytelling. Continue reading
Child seriously injured by dog while trick-or-treating in Port Dover
Norfolk County OPP are investigating after a little girl was injured by a dog while trick-or-treating. Continue reading
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Montreal English schools ‘bursting at the seams’ as classes begin
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The EMSB schools began their school year Tuesday with a problem that is unusual for the board — packed classrooms. Continue reading
Family of girl with special needs files lawsuit against English Montreal School Board
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The family of a girl with learning disabilities has sued the EMSB, alleging that the organization is discriminating against her on the basis of income, language and disability. Continue reading
Nearly 5% of Toronto population can’t speak English or French: report
Speaking is an important form of communication and people use thousands of words daily to complete simple tasks, but a new study has found almost five per cent of people living in Toronto cannot speak English or French, Canada’s official languages. Continue reading
Pierrefonds church holds last English mass amid parishioner frustration
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
Although it has robust membership and sound finances, St-David’s Catholic Church has ended English masses, leaving many Pierrefonds residents frustrated. Continue reading
We’ll do better on French, police chief says after complaint about traffic stop
Chief Leanne Fitch says the force’s testing has found that more than 30 employees have varying degrees of proficiency in French. Continue reading
The math bogeyman: Anxiety in Ontario students, teachers and parents
According to the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) standardized test in the 2016/17 academic year, only 49 per cent of Grade 3 girls in Ontario agreed with the statement they are good at math compared to 62 per cent of boys. Continue reading