In the quest for language universals, one of the properties that linguists generally take to be universal is that a substantial portion of the lexical items are produced sequentially by speakers; i.e.

Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use the word “go” to cheer on sports teams. In a new guideline posted in its online dictionary, the Office québécois de la ...

MONTREAL — In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec's language watchdog has backed down after trying to get a well-known Montreal pub to change its outdoor sign. The Office ...

MONTREAL - In its second high-profile reversal in recent months, Quebec’s language watchdog has backed down after trying to get a well-known Montreal pub to change its outdoor sign. The Office ...

Pub Burgundy Lion in Montreal came under scrutiny by Quebec's French-language watchdog for being too English. (CBC - image credit) A popular Montreal pub won't have to alter its sign after Quebec's ...

A nation consists of a people sharing a historic connection to a territory. The people living in that territory may speak one or more languages. Essential to the idea of nationhood is the will of a ...

Adam Fazackerley, an employee at Pub Burgundy Lion opens the patio in Montreal, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL — In its second high-profile reversal in recent ...