Two new elementary schools to be built in London, Ont.
The Ministry of Education has approved $55.3 million for the Thames Valley District School Board to build two new elementary schools in west and southeast London.
Canada
Apr 30
More schools considered for Kelowna as city’s population growth continues
Central Okanagan Public Schools says it wants to get ahead of the growth curve, which could see another 100,000 people in the city by 2040.
Canada
Apr 30
Woman with knife arrested at post-secondary in New Westminster
Police in New Westminster, B.C., say they were called to a post-secondary school in the city when staff reported that a woman armed with a knife was inside the building.
Education
May 1
Threats prompt hold and secure at Fergus high school as OPP investigate
Wellington County OPP were called to Centre Wellington District High School on Monday around noon after threats were reported.
Crime
Apr 30
3 students, school bus driver taken to hospital after crash near Ottawa
Ontario Provincial Police say several students have been taken to hospital after a school bus and a transport truck collided on a highway.
Canada
Apr 23
Quebec policy restricting gender-neutral bathrooms in schools comes into effect
The government directive requires that all new bathrooms and locker rooms in schools across the province be designated for either boys or girls.
Canada
May 1
Edmonton’s Oliver School renamed wîhkwêntôwin School
wîhkwêntôwin is a Cree word that can be translated into English as ‘circle of friends.’
Education
Apr 9
Halifax students frustrated, anxious over recent bomb threats: ‘Stop messing around’
Students in Halifax are growing weary after a number of bomb threats made against local schools in recent days. There were eight threats made against school in April alone.
Canada
May 1
Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms. What’s changing and how will it work?
On Sunday, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced new rules for vaping and cellphones that will be introduced at schools across the province when the academic year begins.
Education
Apr 30
Is assuming a mortgage an affordable way into the housing market? What to know
Assuming a mortgage from a seller can be a path for buyers to get a foothold in the housing market at a lower rate. Here's what to know about the niche strategy.
Money
Apr 20
Threatening message found in bathroom stall at Halifax school, students dismissed
Students at Halifax West High School were dismissed early Monday after a threatening message was discovered in a school bathroom. Police were on scene during the day.
Canada
Apr 29
Students smear peanut butter on Toronto school playground in ‘misguided’ prank attempt
A spokesperson for the Toronto District School Board said the "isolated incident" happened Thursday evening at RH McGregor Elementary School in East York, Ont.
Canada
Apr 26
3 Halifax-area schools dismissed early due to threats, officials say
Three Halifax-area schools were dismissed early Tuesday afternoon in response to threats that were written on paper or on bathroom stall doors, school officials say.
Canada
Apr 30
Calgary looks to double fines for speeding in playground zones
Calgary city council wants to lobby the province with a plan to double the fines associated for speeding in school and playground zones.
Traffic
May 3
New plan to limit cellphone use, ban vaping in all Ontario schools
The Ford government announced it is introducing limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to help improve learning in the classroom.
Education
Apr 28
N.B., Nova Scotia governments to review school smartphone policies
The two Maritime provinces are taking a look at how to deal with the use of smartphones in schools following restrictions being imposed in other jurisdictions.
Education
Apr 30
Villa Maria High School board of directors says it won’t move
The board of directors of Villa Maria High School says it plans on staying right where it is, despite the congregation that owns the property putting it up for sale.
Canada
Apr 29
Edmonton public bringing back school resource officers
In a vote of 5-3, the Edmonton Public School Board voted Tuesday to re-instate the school resource officer program.
Crime
Apr 30
‘Shock and disbelief’ after Manitoba school trustee’s Indigenous comments
A controversial presentation by a school trustee in western Manitoba has members of nearby communities in disbelief.
Education
Apr 25
Nominations to open for Winnipeg school trustee vacancy
Nominations for a school trustee byelection in Winnipeg's Louis Riel School Division begin next week, city officials said Thursday.
Education
Apr 18
