Ontario ECEs among lowest paid in Canada, advocates say
Advocates say that ECEs in Ontario are among the lowest paid in the country, and say that raising their wages is critical to the success of the $10-a-day child-care program.
Canada
Oct 17, 2023
Saskatchewan 63 per cent behind on daycare space creation: Cardus study
A study of Saskatchewan's $10-a-day childcare program has proven the province fell short when it came to space creation during the first year of the project, according to Cardus.
Canada
Oct 12, 2023
Saskatchewan human rights report highlights need for reading disability supports
A report from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission pointed to several issues in the education system for children facing reading disabilities.
Education
Sep 21, 2023
Co-operatives First helping entrepreneurs start new daycares in Saskatchewan
Entrepreneurship expert, Heather Hallgrimson said the waiting lists for daycares in the province have been growing since the daily fee reduction announcement.
Canada
Mar 24, 2023
Cervical cancer rates in Canada and U.S. are dropping. Experts think they know why
A significant drop in the number of Americans with cervical cancer in the U.S. highlights the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine - a success story also playing out in Canada.
Health
Jan 16, 2023
B.C. pediatrician questions new research linking gas stoves to childhood asthma
Last month, a peer-reviewed American and Australian study linked cooking with indoor gas stoves with increased risk of childhood asthma.
Health
Jan 10, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2022
From movie and TV stars to musicians and notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2022
COVID-19: Middlesex-London Health Unit reports 23 cases, SWPH adds 11 cases
The MLHU said at least 98 COVID-19 cases have been reported since the start of the school year involving elementary and secondary schools, and child-care/early-years centres.
Health
Oct 7, 2021
These Michif speakers have been fighting their whole lives to save a dying language
A new program aims to teach school children across Saskatchewan the Michif language and culture to ensure it isn't lost — but shared with future generations to come.
Features
Oct 20, 2020
Wage increases coming for early childhood educators throughout Saskatchewan: government
The funding aims to attract and train more Early Childhood Educators while providing necessary high-quality child care. It also aims to help retain ECEs throughout the province.
Canada
Nov 3, 2021
Regina municipal election: Ward 3
Ward 3 is in central Regina and includes downtown, the Cathedral neighbourhood, North Central and Centre Square.
Canada
Oct 29, 2020
Crisis negotiator, psychiatrist speak during inquest into police shooting death of Steven Rigby
The inquest heard from a crisis negotiator as well as a doctor who completed a psychiatric assessment of Rigby five months before the fatal encounter with police.
Canada
Jun 24, 2021
What’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s connection to your part of Canada?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has racked up the miles crossing the country, from travelling with his father, Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, to campaigning to become prime minister himself.
Canada
Dec 23, 2015
Tight-knit family a support for Saskatchewan NDP leader Cam Broten
Waffles are Dad's job: tight-knit family key for Saskatchewan NDP leader Cam Broten.
Canada
Mar 8, 2016
Children of divorce more prone to strokes as adults: Study
Divorcing parents usually worry about the long-term emotional impact their split could have on the kids, but new research suggests there may be a physical fallout, too.
Health
Nov 22, 2010
1 in 4 risk of getting lung disease COPD for those age 35 and up: Ontario study
TORONTO - One out of every four adults age 35 and over is likely to get the serious lung disease COPD by the age of 80, say researchers who provided the estimate after poring over 14 years' worth of Ontario health-care data.
Health
Sep 8, 2011
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Apr 1, 2010
Alberta needs to change tactics to improve 5-11 COVID vaccination rate: study
A University of Alberta study looking at vaccination of kids five to 11 showed rates leveled off quickly, indicating a need to change tactics to improve coverage of that age group.
Health
Aug 31, 2022
Manitoba manhunt: Community connectedness can be healing after trauma
“It’s always important to instill a hope that it’s going to turn out for the best.”
Canada
Aug 2, 2019
Child care fee refund grants coming to some Sask. parents in new deal with Ottawa
Depending on how old the child is and the fees parents have paid, parents can expect a refund for a portion of the child care fees paid, going back to July 1.
Canada
Nov 19, 2021