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Education
Word on the Street Festival advocates literacy in Sask.
The Word on the Street Festival took over Broadway Avenue on Sunday, all to celebrate reading and advocate for literacy in the province. Continue reading
Hundreds of N.S. doctors speak out against proposed federal tax changes
By Natasha Pace Reporter
It’s expected the changes will end up costing doctors in Nova Scotia between $20,000 and $30,000 annually. Continue reading
Frustrated Calgary parents say government playground grant should apply to all new schools
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Last June, the province of Alberta announced new schools would be eligible to receive grants up to $250,000 for a playground, but parents are discovering many aren’t eligible. Continue reading
Graduation rate increasing in Sask.
New data from last school year shows more students are graduating high school in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Peterborough’s Canadian Canoe Museum needs $65M in order to be complete by 2021
Phase one of the design stage for Peterborough’s new Canadian Canoe Museum was revealed on Thursday during a progress update. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers’ Matt Benning balances hockey with homework
He may be a defenceman in the National Hockey League but for Matt Benning, that doesn’t mean his education doesn’t matter. Continue reading
Province restores $20M to U of S College of Medicine
The provincial government announced Thursday they will restore $20 million in funding to the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine for 2017-18. Continue reading
Sobeys donate $6.5 million to fund for students at N.S. community college
The college says the donation is the largest charitable contribution in its more than 20-year history. Continue reading
‘Hunger games of parenting’: Parents call for more help for students with autism
By Marieke Walsh Political Reporter
While the province injects millions into class caps and pre-primary programming, parents of students with autism say their children are being left behind. Continue reading
Toronto District School Board reacts to declining EQAO math scores
By Shallima Maharaj Digital Broadcast Journalist
The province and the Toronto District School board weigh in on provincial math scores and the plan going forward to boost the scores. Continue reading
