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The Early French Immersion Decision: A Response |
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Written by Joseph Dicks and Paula Kristmanson
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-- 1 May 2008 The Early French Immersion Decision: A Response from Joseph Dicks and Paula Kristmanson of the Second Language Research Institute of Canada, University of New Brunswick
Introduction The recent decision by the government of New Brunswick to eliminate French second language learning in the elementary school has certainly caused many stakeholders, (e.g., parents, children, teachers, administrators, researchers) to ponder the government’s motives and objectives. |
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The rest of Canada safeguards EFI |
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Written by Shannon LaBrecque
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-- 1 May 2008 The decision to eliminate Early French Immersion (EFI) by the Graham government marks the end of an era in New Brunswick. The once linguistically divided province is now facing a future where Anglophone children will, for the first time in thirty-five years, not have access to an education based in the French Language. |
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The Tortoise and The Hare |
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Written by Kim Jones
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One early evening after a terrible storm a silky furred hare ventured
out of his subterranean home. He had been in his hole for many hours
and needed to stretch his anxious legs. Rounding a sage bush he
discovered his friend the tortoise lying on his back with a branch
cracked over his belly.
"My dear friend, let me help you... then we can race! You beat me before but I am better now, more wise," he said to the tortoise, quivering in anticipation.
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Radiateurs électriques : est-il possible de faire mieux ? |
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Written by Frédéric Quinette
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-- 1er mai 2008
Vous chauffez votre maison à l’électricité mais vous voudriez améliorer votre système. Voici quelques pistes pour le consommateur averti que vous êtes. Comme l’indique le titre de cet article, nous ne parlerons que de radiateurs électriques. Le but n’est pas de voir ce qui est le moins cher à court terme, car cela va totalement contre notre vision du consommateur intelligent et responsable, mais de découvrir les appareils disponibles sur le marché canadien, ou qui devraient pouvoir l’être pour leurs qualités de fonctionnement d’un point de vue économique et de confort. |
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Written by Matthew Hayes
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-- 1 May 2008 In most of the world, May 1st is a celebration of organized labour and the accomplishments of workers defending their own rights and status. Not, however, in Canada. |
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