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As Quebec struggles to recruit enough teachers to fill its classrooms ahead of the new school year, a major union is warning that it’s proving equally hard to find enough support staff. The Federation des employees et employes de services publics said Sunday there is a worrying number of vacancies …
Read More »Protesters in Saskatoon calling for new pronoun and education policies to be scrapped – Saskatoon
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Dozens gathered in Saskatoon on Aug. 27 to voice their concerns and show support for the province’s LGBTQ2S community. The protest took place in front of MLA Don Morgan’s office Sunday afternoon. Those in attendance expressed disagreement to new policies implemented just …
Read More »Ontario high school teachers’ union to hold vote on proposal that would avoid strike
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) says it will recommended to its union members that they enter into a proposal to “resolve bargaining” with the Ontario government. The union said bargaining unit presidents and chief negotiators “voted overwhelmingly” in favour of the recommendation at a special meeting on Friday. …
Read More »Catholic teachers latest group in Ontario to plan strike votes
Catholic teachers in Ontario have become the latest group of educators to move one step closer to strike action, as their union announced dates to vote on any potential action. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) announced on Monday it would ballot its members over whether or not to …
Read More »Barbershop Talk, a talk series for Black youth, coming to Winnipeg – Winnipeg
It’s an event described as a bringing Black men and youth to connect together in a space where they can feel a sense of respectability. For its founder, it’s an event that highlights the lived experiences of racism and the importance of paying attention to the young Black men going …
Read More »Black History Manitoba, human rights museum team up for Emancipation Day event – Winnipeg
An event this Friday at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights aims to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Canadians and recognize an important historical day on the calendar. Aug. 1, known as Emancipation Day, marks the anniversary of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which ended slavery throughout the British Empire …
Read More »Winnipeg’s Camp yAAC gives everyone a voice: ‘Cheering for every single activity’ – Winnipeg
For three days each summer, 15 kids from Manitoba gather at Camp Manitou for swimming, zip-lining, canoeing, and other summer activities. “When I go through the schedule every morning, there’s cheering for every single activity throughout the day, which is really fun,” said Mary-Alex Willer. Willer is the executive director …
Read More »Saskatoon hosts international students at prestigious accelerated physics program
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatoon is hosting one of the most prestigious summer school programs in the world this year with 30 international students coming to learn about a special type of machine. The International Accelerator School (IAS), geared toward graduate students, post-doctorates, and lab employees, …
Read More »‘Scared for my life’: Inside the terror of the University of Waterloo stabbings
James Chow says he is still in an adrenaline rush a day after witnessing an attack at the University of Waterloo that police have described as “hate-motivated.” Waterloo Regional Police said officers were called to the school at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday after a stabbing was reported at the school’s Hagey Hall. …
Read More »Manitoba spends $260 million to enhance learning environments for students – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba government is spending $260 million to enhance learning environments for students in the province, Consumer Protection and Government Services Minister James Teitsma and Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Wayne Ewasko announced Wednesday. “With growing communities, Manitoba families need quality …
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