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Moose Jaw high school student perseveres through many obstacles toward graduationA Moose Jaw student with autism reflects on his time as he persevered through high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and the teachers job action.EducationMay 28
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Law banning ‘disruptive’ protests near B.C. schools now in effectB.C. passed the Safe Schools Act earlier this month, which sets 20 metre (66-foot) "no-go zones" for protesters around schools.PoliticsMay 31
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How ‘Mindfulness Day’ helps a West Island school deal with stress, anxietyStudents and staff from Margaret Manson Elementary school took part in Mindfulness Day to help reduce stress and anxiety levels among the school population.CanadaJun 10
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Trillium Lakelands District School Board joins lawsuit against social media giantsAccording to a lawyer, the $2.6 billion "Schools for Social Media Change" lawsuit alleges negligence by social media giants with apps such as Instagram, TikTok, SnapChat and more.EducationMay 29
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Ontario whooping cough cases are on the riseSome epidemiologists attribute the spike in cases due to lagging childhood immunization, in part due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.HealthJun 12
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What will graduating in Saskatchewan look like after teachers’ job action?As STF announced work-to-rule job action starting on Monday, the question if graduation ceremonies will still happen has led Sask. grade 12 students to think about.EducationJun 6
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Saskatoon civic election season begins, Hilary Gough won’t seek re-electionThere will be a number of new faces entering the political scene, while some will be leaving for new opportunities.PoliticsJun 1
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Social media lawsuit: Why school boards are raising red flags over useAs Ontario school boards are raising red flags over social media use among students, experts say the evidence is mounting that more screen time is linked to changes in behaviour.ConsumerMay 31
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Ontario teacher unions welcome new education minister in cabinet shuffleMajor teachers' unions are welcoming a change in education ministers in a cabinet shuffle, saying they hope it signals a new path forward with Premier Doug Ford's government.EducationJun 7
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Feds make funding announcement in Kelowna aimed at boosting skilled trades workersThe cash infusion will help grow an existing online learning hub for current workers and those just thinking about a trades career.CanadaMay 27
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Whooping cough cases on the rise in Quebec. Is it cause for concern?Health workers are seeing an increase in whooping cough cases in Quebec, sparking them to explain the importance of vaccinating against the disease.HealthJun 3
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Dr. Bonnie Henry justified in extending vaccine mandate for health-care workers, judge saysJustice Simon Coval ruled that while the orders did violate Charter Guarantees of Conscience and Religion, the infringement was reasonable to protect public health.HealthMay 14
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Meet the University of Toronto’s youngest ever graduate: ‘I am 16’The international student from Ecuador is getting a degree with high distinction in mathematics and a specialty in physics.EducationJun 12
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Moncton senior all smiles at turning 104, receives birthday wishes galoreLawrence Stiles of Moncton turned 104 on Friday. As a gift, his family asked the public to help send in 104 birthday cards to match Stiles' age. They received more than expected.FeaturesMay 18
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Duo behind Beck’s Broth saluted with health food awardBeckie Prime (left) and Domenique Mastronardi won an award for their beverage, Beck's Broth. The drink is sold in about 100 retails in Canada, including Guelph's Market Fresh.CanadaJun 4
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‘Vernon is home for us’: COVID-19 pandemic changes course of Nigerian man’s lifeThe Nigerian man was visiting his sister in Fort McMurray, Alta., and was scheduled to fly home in April 2020. But when the pandemic hit, Canadian borders closed.LifestyleMay 9
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The Honourable Murray Sinclair among those to receive the Order of ManitobaTwelve Manitobans will receive the Order of Manitoba this summer, including The Honourable Murray Sinclair and Manitoba's chief public health officer, Dr. Brent Roussin.CanadaMay 12
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2 students will live in Calgary retirement community in new pilot programTwo post-secondary students will be living alongside seniors at Silvera's retirement home in Calgary. It's a new intergenerational pilot program to help students find housing.EconomyMay 21
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Child under 5 dies after being hospitalized for measles: Public Health OntarioPublic Health Ontario says a young child from Hamilton has died after being hospitalized for measles — the first such death in more than a decade.HealthMay 17
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Judges need to ensure stricter bail principles are being upheld: ministerJustice Minister Arif Virani says if repeat offenders are being released on bail following the passage of reform bills, certain court principles may not be being employed.CanadaJun 2