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Ontario’s ombudsman has announced an investigation into a pandemic education policy announced by the Ford government that gave parents cash to boost their children’s learning. The ombudsman, Paul Dubé, announced Monday he would be launching a “systemic investigation” into direct payments handed out by the Ministry of Education to parents. …
Read More »Judge finds Manitoba man not responsible for killing parents, attacking hospital worker – Winnipeg
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 17, 2023 12:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg judge has found a man not criminally responsible for killing his parents and attacking a hospital nursing supervisor. Court heard Trevor Farley had been in psychosis at the time …
Read More »N.B. parents worry of bullying at school because of changes to gender identity policy – New Brunswick
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 5, 2023 11:25 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Some families of students heading back to school in New Brunswick are worried about bullying because of the province’s changes to the policy on gender identity in schools. Policy 713 says …
Read More »‘Tough all over’: Canadian parents rein in back-to-school spending
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canadian consumers have grown increasingly vigilant about getting the biggest bang for their buck, and that extends to back-to-school shopping. A recent survey by Deloitte suggests that the cost of school supplies has risen by 24 per cent. The firm anticipates parents …
Read More »Ontario warns parents to avoid centre where police say man convicted of trafficking children lives
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the government statement was sent by Ontario’s Solicitor General’s office. The provincial government is warning parents to avoid an Ontario centre offering services to children with autism after police said a man previously convicted of trafficking children is living at the …
Read More »‘A gut punch’: parents stunned by removal of memorial to Winnipeg man killed on highway – Winnipeg
The parents of a 19-year-old Winnipeg man who was killed in a highway accident say they were stunned to discover that a memorial to their son was mysteriously removed. Ethan Boyer died in October 2019 on the South Perimeter Highway when his car was struck from behind by a semi, forcing …
Read More »Mother’s Day controversy in Quebec after teachers celebrate parents
The controversial decision by teachers at a Quebec school to replace Mother’s Day events with a celebration of parents has caused ripples all the way to the provincial legislature, but supporters say such moves can benefit children. The school service centre that oversees La Chanterelle school in Quebec City said …
Read More »Baby reunited with parents after public outcry from apparent CFS apprehension video – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg mother and father are reunited with their baby following days of public outcry after their baby was apprehended by Child and Family Services. A video circulating on social media this week appears to show a Child and Family Services worker arriving in a hospital room at the Health …
Read More »Some parents are leaving Ontario because of frustrations with its autism program
Marie Lee and her family stepped off a plane in Calgary on Tuesday, ready to start a new life — but for all of Western Canada’s charms, their move had more to do with getting out of Ontario. Lee had received news that her nearly three-year-old daughter, who has severe …
Read More »Kids COVID-19 vaccination ‘complex’ decision for parents, study shows
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate against COVID-19? It has been a challenging and polarizing decision for parents in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Tuesday sheds light on the concerns parents have and what they consider when deciding whether or …
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