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A new story exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is highlighting the legacy of a dark time in the country’s history. From the 1950s through the ’90s, thousands of federally employed Canadians working in the military, RCMP and public service were targeted and fired because of their sexual orientation …
Read More »University of Toronto graduation ceremonies set to begin with protest in background – Toronto
Convocation ceremonies for graduating University of Toronto students begin Monday against the backdrop of a pro-Palestinian encampment that has remained on campus for weeks despite a trespass notice and looming legal action. More than 30 ceremonies are scheduled to take place through June 21 and the university says all events …
Read More »Museum still preserving Manitoba’s maritime heritage after 50 years – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Marine Museum of Manitoba, located in Selkirk, Man., is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The grand opening of the 2024 season happened Saturday afternoon with Minister of Sports, Culture and Heritage Glen Simard and other community leaders. “This anniversary not only honours the …
Read More »‘Live and exist’: Prison libraries are important for inmates, advocates say – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg group is working to ensure people who are incarcerated in Manitoba have access to books, to help people who are incarcerated start a new chapter. On Wednesday, Winnipeg’s prison libraries committee (PLC) was busy unboxing, sorting and packing hundreds of books donated by the community. Many will appear …
Read More »Ontario elementary teachers awarded nearly 12 per cent raise in arbitration
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 29, 2024 4:40 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An arbitrator has awarded Ontario’s elementary teachers a raise of nearly 12 per cent over the course of its four-year deal with the province. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation …
Read More »Financial literacy test will be mandatory to get Ontario high school diploma: Lecce
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 30, 2024 9:54 am Updated May 30, 2024 10:10 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario students will soon be required to pass a financial literacy test as part of a number of changes coming to the requirements …
Read More »Partial injunction granted against pro-Palestinian encampment at UQAM
A judge has granted Université du Québec à Montréal a partial injunction against pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment on its downtown campus earlier this month. Superior Court Justice Louis J. Gouin ruled Monday that safety measures need to be put in place at the encampment, and that doing …
Read More »Ontario woman, who just turned 100, receives high school diploma
About eight decades after departing Caledonia High School due to a medical condition and responsibilities on her parents’ farm, Doris Young finally has a diploma. The native of Tyneside, Ont., who turned 100 in March, picked up her honour Tuesday during a short ceremony in front of River Heights Elementary …
Read More »Prime minister to promote school nutrition program at Winnipeg school – Winnipeg
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 17, 2024 9:48 am Updated May 17, 2024 11:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is scheduled to visit a school in Winnipeg on Friday to promote his government’s school nutrition program. …
Read More »Sask. teachers union resumes bargaining Wednesday, begins vote on new sanctions mandate
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation announced it is sitting at the bargaining table Wednesday and Thursday to continue negotiating a new collective agreement with the province. STF members also began voting Wednesday morning on a new mandate so the union can implement job …
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