Names
‘The best option’: Why some men are taking their wife’s last name — and giving up their own
A man taking a woman’s last name is still an incredibly rare act, experts say. Continue reading
Black History month poem inspires Kingston teacher, class and school
By Mike Postovit Videographer
A special celebration took place at Ecole Polson Park Public School in Kingston for Black History Month. Continue reading
Olivia, Lucas top 2018’s Manitoba baby names
Manitobans like to stick with the classics when it comes to baby names, according to recent stats from the province’s Vital Statistics agency. Continue reading
WWI exhibit ‘The World Remembers’ on display at Kingston’s Royal Military College
By Mike Postovit Videographer
‘The World Remembers’ features the names of people who died in the First World War. Continue reading
Manitoba’s most popular baby names haven’t changed
By Diana Foxall Reporter
The results are in, and Manitoba’s favourite names for babies are Liam and Olivia once again. Continue reading
‘Baby’ no more! Red pandas at Winnipeg zoo named
Winnipeggers have voted and the red pandas born this summer at the Assiniboine Park Zoo now have names. Continue reading
Wong place, right time: Wongs of Canada gather for convention in Edmonton
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
More than 150 Wongs from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver are in Alberta’s Capital Region this weekend for the 10th Annual Wong Convention, held by the Wong’s Benevolent Association. Continue reading
Olivia is top girl’s name in Nova Scotia for 2016, mirroring trend across Canada
New figures suggest wherever you live in Canada, it’s increasingly likely you’ll meet several people named Olivia. Continue reading
Sophia and Jackson are the most popular baby names in Ontario for 2015
Sophia and Jackson — spelled in a variety of different ways — are the most popular baby names in Ontario. Continue reading
New study sheds light on what your first name may say about you
A new study from the University of Calgary suggests certain personality traits are attached to names based on their “round” or “sharp” sounds. Continue reading