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
Chief says First Nation in northeastern Manitoba ‘eagerly awaiting’ monument to 1972 tragedy
A Manitoba community is hopeful a project to commemorate the lives of residential school students who were killed in a Winnipeg plane crash 52 years ago will go ahead as planned.
Canada
May 17
Ontario wants meeting with social media execs to battle classroom distractions
A plan from Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce to sit down with social media leaders comes as some school boards take the tech giants to court, seeking billions.
Politics
May 9
B.C. mulls making CPR training mandatory in high schools after student’s overdose
In an open letter, her mother Caroline McIntyre, who is an emergency physician, said a 15-minute delay in her daughter receiving naloxone or CPR contributed to her death.
Health
May 21
Alberta announces committee to help speed up oilsands tailings reclamation
The six-member committee includes a UCP MLA, a retired oilsands executive, an engineer, a former PC MLA, a former regulator and the former chief of the Fort McKay First Nation.
Canada
May 7
Fort McMurray wildfire behaviour expected to be ‘subdued’ with cooler temperatures, rain
Alberta Wildfire officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire remained the same size Friday morning as it was on Thursday.
Fire
May 17
N.S. parents ‘terrified’ over bullying, violence in schools. One student speaks out
Two parents in Nova Scotia say they haven't received support from school administrators after their children were allegedly physically assaulted and repeatedly bullied at school.
Education
May 10
Cree students celebrate graduation from award-winning Iyeskuwiiu program at John Abbott College
A group of Cree students is graduating from a special program at John Abbott College in Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue, the third and largest cohort to complete the year-long course.
Canada
10 hours
Manitoba students find new ways to learn new skills, develop passions with eSports
Schools across Manitoba are leaning into eSports as a way to help students learn and develop skills while keeping them engaged in through a pastime they enjoy.
Canada
May 23
Speed cameras making positive impact in Guelph, city says
The city says the average speed of vehicles travelling through designated areas was 8 km/h slower.
Canada
May 6
Ontario woman, who just turned 100, receives high school diploma
A centenarian from Caledonia, Ont, who turned 100 in March, has received an honorary high school diploma from the Grand Erie District School Board.
Education
7 hours
The ‘hypotheses’ on why some Quebec students eligible for English schools opt for French
New data shows that about a quarter of Quebec students who are eligible for an English-language school, choose to pursue their education in French.
Canada
May 15
Bike path in residential Montreal borough continues to spark controversy
Some residents are protesting a bike path soon to be constructed on a residential street. They met on Saturday to discuss how to stop the infrastructure project.
Canada
May 11
Emergency notification heard in downtown Kingston a planned test by Queen’s University
Test part of planned upgrades to Queen's University emergency notification system
Canada
May 1
Pro-Palestinian encampment enters 2nd day at Western University
Around two dozen protestors remained at the encampment demonstration Thursday, which was planned to wrap up around midnight Wednesday.
Canada
May 9
The forgotten world of weird old stereo system accessories
Back in the day, everyone had a big stereo system. The only way to outdo your friends was the dive into the weird world of stereo system accessories.
Entertainment
May 19
Financial pain for Calgary Catholic schools, ‘difficult decisions’ loom
Facing rising costs and growing enrolment, the Calgary Catholic School District Board of Trustees will use $21.5 million of district reserves to cover a shortfall in funding.
Education
10 hours
Bursting at the seams: New school in Halifax region already facing overcrowding
Families at Bedford West School, which has classes from pre-primary to Grade 8, are surprised to hear that the newly-built school is already looking to install modular classrooms.
Education
Apr 18
‘Scary’: Parents reeling as child-care in Manitoba remains inaccessible
As summer steamrolls around the corner, a lack of childcare accessibility in Manitoba is at the top of parents' minds, with some facing a life-altering decision.
Education
May 8
Man charged with murder in connection with death of St. Albert junior high school student
A 40-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a teen found injured in an area near Edmonton's outskirts this week.
Crime
May 23
