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Students graduating from post-secondary schools in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island have some of the highest student loan debt in the country, according to a new report from Statistics Canada. In a survey citing amounts owed by students at the time of their program’s completion, graduates in the Maritimes …
Read More »York University strike ends as union votes in favour of tentative agreement – Toronto
The union representing about 3,000 striking academic workers at York University voted in favour of accepting the tentative agreement with the post-secondary institution on Friday, bringing an end to a seven-week strike. On Friday afternoon, almost 1,600 members of CUPE 3903 participated in the ratification vote of a tentative Comprehensive Framework …
Read More »Toronto school board begs for funding, says cuts will ‘jeopardize’ service – Toronto
The Ford government is telling the province’s largest school board it has to work out a solution to its financial hole, as trustees threaten wide-ranging cuts to key services will be necessary without help. As it plans its annual financial plan, the Toronto District School Board has said it is …
Read More »More than $300K spent to police St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Waterloo
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There were around 9,500 revellers at the unsanctioned street party on Marshall Street on the Saturday of St. Patrick’s Day weekend, according to a report prepared by Waterloo Regional Police for the services board. The report, which will be presented to the …
Read More »Research Manitoba renews agreement with non-profit organization at $4.8M – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Research Manitoba renewing an agreement with a firm connecting local companies, interns and training programs, but for nearly $2 million more. On Monday, business leaders, students and government officials gathered at RTDS Technologies Inc., for the announcement that Mitacs will be funded …
Read More »Sask. teacher sanctions to lift Friday as union heads back to bargaining table
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) said on Friday that talks with the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee (GTBC) are set to resume next week. The federation said all sanctions involved in the work action will be lifted Friday at 11:59 p.m. with talks resuming …
Read More »Montreal school board to appeal Bill 21 ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
Quebec’s largest English-language school board will move forward in its fight against the province’s controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. The English Montreal School Board (EMSB) hopes the Supreme Court of Canada will hear its appeal after a vote by its council of commissioners Wednesday. The move comes after …
Read More »Winnipeg school restructures its day to address absenteeism, improve learning – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg school has restructured its school day to address learning and absenteeism. Last week, Isaac Newton School changed its school-day structure so students will spend the majority of the day with one teacher and one classroom, rather than switching between teachers and classrooms throughout the day. The school’s administration …
Read More »Ontario puts $1.3B toward building schools, child-care spaces
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2024 5:19 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce says the province is putting $1.3 billion toward building and expanding schools. He says the money will go toward creating 27,093 new student …
Read More »Another Ontario school board joins lawsuit against major social media companies
The Simcoe County District School Board is joining forces with four other school boards in suing the companies behind major social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. Simcoe County District School Board Chair Jodi Lloyd confirmed it is in the process of joining fellow school boards in the lawsuit, …
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