It's not uncommon to speak English with a non-local Canadian accent, but people who come from other countries still face judgment for the way they speak. That was the experience of Valerie Chelangat, ...

Do you have a tendency to hit the 'r' sound flatly and somewhat heavily on words like 'hair' or 'dare?' Do you ask for directions to the restroom? Then you might be sounding like someone born in ...

I still remember the words: “I will faithfully observe / The laws of Canada / And fulfill my duties as a Canadian citizen.” That was it! I’d officially become a new Canadian in a room full of new ...

TORONTO - During Justin Long’s recent visit to Toronto to promote his new horror comedy “Tusk,” he kept hearing one thing from Canadians: “We don’t really talk like that.” In the Manitoba-set film, a ...

People living in Toronto and California might live on opposite ends of the continent, but they have at least one thing in common. They both like to get down … with their vowels.

Idris Elba tried his hand at a Canadian accent on the red carpet of his new TV series and it did not go well. (Courtesy: Apple TV/ Instagram) Facebook Twitter Reddit Copy current article link Idris ...

MUNA's Gayotic podcast is proving to be a bit of a treasure trove for cultural (mis)conceptions about Canada — including the notion that, somehow, Canadian accents aren't "rock." The four Los ...

I jokingly said the French-Canadian accent was an 'affront to human dignity.' A tsunami of rage ensued You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. The ...

Using a popular student phrase, "Six Seven," as a hook, the Hip Hop Headucatorz, - a group of Canadian teachers - released a song and music video "6ix7" and an accompanying resource booklet to ...