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
U.S. schools shut down student anti-war encampments after antisemitic activity reports
With the death toll mounting in the war in Gaza, protesters are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.
Politics
Apr 28
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
Film production in Brantford to include pyrotechnics and simulated gunfire
Residents of Brantford are being warned that a large-scale film production with a variety of special effects will be taking place around the Wilfrid Laurier University campus.
Education
May 2
Shots fired at Belleville home force lockdown of nearby schools: police
Additional police resources deployed to ensure safe removal of all students from schools, police say.
Crime
Apr 29
Biden says ‘order must prevail’ as police clear U.S. campus protests over Gaza
Several pro-Palestinian encampments were broken up by police overnight, notably at the University of California, Los Angeles, where officers arrested dozens of demonstrators.
U.S. News
May 2
Quesnel city council censures mayor over controversial residential school book
The council said the actions taken were due to Mayor Ron Paull jeopardizing the city’s relationship with Indigenous communities.
Politics
May 2
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
Saskatchewan teachers begin voting on contract offer
Over the course of Wednesday and Thursday, education workers will vote on whether or not to accept what the province says is their final offer.
Canada
May 8
Sask. Polytechnic receives $7.5 million donation for new campus
Saskatchewan Polytechnic received $7.5 million from Concorde Group of Companies founders and renowned philanthropists Irene Dubé and the late Leslie Dubé.
Canada
May 7
Pro-Palestinian protesters ordered by police to leave University of Calgary
Police in Calgary say multiple people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Calgary Thursday night.
Canada
May 10
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
Saskatchewan Roughriders make final preparations ahead of 2024 CFL draft
The Roughriders will have the third overall pick Tuesday night, behind the Edmonton Elks and Ottawa Redblacks. In the second round, the Roughriders own the 12th overall pick.
Sports
Apr 29
Saskatchewan Science Centre celebrates 35 years with ‘Discovery Week’
The Saskatchewan Science Centre reaches its 35 year anniversary where a week-long of activities will be held including an adult science night.
Canada
Apr 23
‘I came for hard work and I found it’: Bootcamp underway for BC Wildfire Service recruits
Following a record-breaking 2023 wildfire season, the service says interest in the program is up -- with more than 2,000 applications received this year.
Fire
Apr 29
Sask. NDP wants education minister to quit over comments to mother whose child died
The call comes after Taya Thomas had a private meeting with Jeremy Cockrill to discuss teachers wanting more supports for students with extra needs.
Canada
Apr 22
Haida elder suing Catholic Church and former Edmonton priest, hopes for ‘healing and reconciliation’
The lawsuit argues that the comments target residential school survivors who have spoken publicly about the deaths associated with residential schools.
Canada
Apr 27
A timeline of the Saskatchewan teacher, government bargaining dispute
After a year at the bargaining table, teachers are set to vote on a final offer brought forward by the province's bargaining committee.
Education
May 6
Parents, officials hope to ‘hammer out’ details of N.S. school lunch program
A universal lunch program is expected to launch throughout Nova Scotia's elementary schools in the fall. But many questions remain regarding how children will access the service.
Economy
May 6
Mother whose decapitated body was found in garbage bag was abusive to son, court hears
Dallas Ly is on trial in Toronto for allegedly murdering his mother, Thanh "Tien" Ly in March 2022. Her decapitated body was found in garbage bags in the city's east end.
Crime
May 4