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Grassroots engagement with societies and communities, as well as knowledge of local legislation and regulatory practices, is crucial for the sustainability of companies venturing into the lucrative, but varied, Francophone African markets, say three ...
May 24, 2012 at 22:10 | Source: Engineering News
Local francophones are becoming "more and more disconnected from their language and culture ... this is one more hit to our francophone population," said Nicole Larocque, a spokeswoman for the local French-speaking community, estimated to make up to 10 per ...
May 25, 2012 at 11:53 | Source: Windsor Star
No, the boom is not among religious schools or private schools for the children of the well-off. It’s in the public francophone school system, which provides education for students who qualify, under the Canadian Charter of Rights, to receive their ...
May 22, 2012 at 02:53 | Source: Globe and Mail
Explosive video games, entrancing television, mind-numbing computer programs. As a French children's author, Steve Proulx knows what he's up against. "I'm not on a cloud. I think (reading) is in decline everywhere. Reading is a struggle, particularly for ...
May 12, 2012 at 15:29 | Source: thesudburystar.com
Francois Hollande should pursue more equitable relations with Africa than outgoing French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who at times showed arrogance in dealing with former colonies, observers said Monday. But it is unrealistic to expect a dramatic shift in ...
May 7, 2012 at 16:39 | Source: Independent Online
Proposed amendments to the province’s Early Learning and Childcare Act are coming under fire from both the anglophone and francophone communities. The changes, introduced Wednesday, could force new daycares in the province to choose between an English ...
May 17, 2012 at 22:11 | Source: CBC
Jean is representing the international organization of Francophone states who have inked a deal with the Games since 2004 on the use of French, which is one of the two official languages of the Olympic movement. Negotiations for the London deal had been ...
May 25, 2012 at 05:26 | Source: Metronews.ca
So the organization, which promotes the French language and francophone culture, began a second fund-raising event—with the help of a newly formed young professionals group. The Urban Corps Inaugural Gala met May 17 at the Mexican Cultural ...
May 23, 2012 at 20:59 | Source: BizBash
Seismic upgrading of older schools is once again on the front burner and School District 43 and a Coquitlam francophone public school will benefit. Sir Frederick Banting middle school in Coquitlam and École des Pionniers de Maillardville in ...
May 17, 2012 at 16:06 | Source: Tri-City News
The francophone province’s assembly passed a law after a marathon two-day session requiring groups of more than 10 people to inform police in advance when they plan to hold a demonstration, and provide the location, time and duration of the event.
May 18, 2012 at 23:50 | Source: Raw Story