Danielle Smith believes Alberta UCP policies on trans youth are ‘supportive’
Alberta's premier stood behind her government's recently announced policies regarding transgender youth, gender-affirming care, sex education and parental notification.
Canada
Feb 1
English schools in N.B. are facing a chronic lack of school psychologists. Here’s why.
New Brunswick only has six school psychologists in the anglophone system and according to education minister Bill Hogan, the shortage is due to a lack of trained candidates.
Education
Apr 11
B.C. sets target to slash poverty by 60 per cent in next decade
The B.C. government says it is setting 10-year targets to substantially reduce poverty in the province, with a focus on lifting children and seniors above the poverty line.
Politics
Mar 5
‘No austerity,’ despite bigger deficit due to spending on Quebec teachers: Legault
At a news conference, Legault said agreements recently hammered out with unions will see the province "invest massively" in teachers and educational assistants.
Canada
Feb 18
Saskatchewan sexual assault organizations look to libraries months after school ban
Last year, the Saskatchewan Party government barred third-party organizations from presenting sexual education in schools.
Canada
Apr 13
Banff’s fire department is sharing its wildfire safety prevention preparations
With dozens of wildfires already burning across Alberta, Banff's Fire Department is educating its residents and visitors on how the town is prepared to respond to emergencies.
Fire
Apr 23
TDSB deficit woes continue as provincial government refuses to step in
The Toronto District School Board has said it is facing a deficit of roughly $26.5 million for the upcoming year, even after some cuts have already been made.
Education
Apr 18
Is $10/day child-care at risk of ‘derailment’? Report spurs questions
A lot of progress has been made since the federal government's $10-a-day child-care plan began rolling out, a new report says. But major roadblocks remain.
Canada
6 hours
Campaign based on ‘shock value’ seeks to raise awareness of syphilis across Kingston
With the Kingston region seeing double the rate of syphilis compared to the rest of the province, a campaign is underway to raise awareness of the disease.
Health
Apr 25
Highway signs asking Ontario drivers to telework during solar eclipse ‘not approved’
On Monday night, highway signs had advised drivers to avoid traffic by staying at home on April 8, when a historic solar eclipse is set to be visible across Ontario.
Politics
Apr 3
Saskatoon school board highlights budget constraints despite funding bump
Some school boards in Saskatchewan have highlighted some challenges they are facing with their budget despite a funding increase from the province.
Education
3 hours
Surgeries in Lethbridge facing delays due to doctor shortage
It's a group decision to prevent further burnout according to Francis. Operating rooms will be reduced from six to four, resulting in 200 canceled surgeries per month.
Health
Feb 8
Timeline for New Brunswick’s Policy 713 legal resolution unclear
It's not clear when the judicial review of changes to New Brunswick's gender identity policy will be completed, with a number of issues still to be resolved before trial.
Canada
Apr 22
Sask. teacher sanctions to lift Friday as union heads back to bargaining table
The federation said all sanctions will lift Friday at 11:59 p.m. with talks resuming on Tuesday adding that no additional sanctions will take place during bargaining.
Canada
Apr 12
‘That’s what it means to be in Nova Scotia’: Students honour memory of mass shooting victims
Students at the Cobequid Education Centre honoured the victims of the 2020 mass shooting by planting "forget me not" seeds at Hearts Haven Memorial Park in Debert, N.S.
Canada
Apr 19
Most Canadian youth visit dentists, but lack of insurance a barrier
According to a report released Wednesday, there were 89.6 per cent of Canadian children and youth aged five to 17 in 2019 who visited a dental professional within 12 months.
Health
Apr 17
Saskatchewan DLC online education classes now open for registration
Online registration is open for the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. Online summer school registration will be open in May.
Canada
Apr 12
‘The Golden Bachelorette’ is a go, but who will they pick as leading lady?
'The Golden Bachelorette' producers face no shortage of amazing women to lead the show. Here are some of the fan favourites.
Entertainment
Feb 13
New Brunswick to spend $604,000 on teacher recruitment strategy, minister says
This year's budget has over half a million dollars intended to create a recruitment strategy, but opposition critics say a strategy should already be in place.
Education
Apr 9
Innovative nursing education: Mannequins lead the way in Alberta
Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.
Health
Apr 22