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‘We can’t support the growth’: Manitoba schools bursting at seamsA West St. Paul mom says the growth of the community means her child’s elementary school can’t support the number of students in the area. Daisy Woelk has more on the schools bursting at the seams.EducationSep 10
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Nutrition program now available in all Manitoba schools, province saysShare this item on Facebook Share this item on Twitter Send this page to someone via emailSee more sharing options Descrease article font size Increase article font size With schools across the province starting classes this week, the Manitoba government says nutritious meals and snacks are now available for students across the province, as part...Sep 5
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Wab Kinew unveils nutrition program available across all Manitoba schoolsPremier Wab Kinew spoke directly to school children on Thursday when announcing that his government is committing $30 million to supply every school across the province with nutritious meals and snacks.EducationSep 5
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Manitoba schools, divisions work to reduce financial burden on parentsBack to school is right around the corner, but for many parents, a return to class means a whole new set of anxieties about being able to afford the necessities for their kids. Daisy Woelk reports.Aug 27
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Cellphone ban coming to Manitoba schools this fallA letter coming from the Manitoba government Thursday laying out plans for new expectations when it comes to electronic devices in the classroom. Global’s Daisy Woelk reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegAug 15
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Back to school in ManitobaWednesday marked back to school for many Manitoba students. Clay Young headed to Faraday School to talk with teachers and students on the big day.EducationSep 4
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Manitoba to provide update on cellphones in school following Saskatchewan’s banManitoba, now the only western Canadian province without an overarching cellphone ban in school classrooms, says an update is coming.CanadaAug 12
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Manitoba to provide update on cellphones in school following Saskatchewan’s banManitoba is now expected to follow the likes of other provinces by instituting its own over arching policy on cell phone use in the classroom. Iris Dyck reports.EducationAug 13
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Global News at 6 WinnipegNo more cell phones in Manitoba schools and how the new policy will affect different grades, new details on a Winnipeg pavement scam and who could be behind it and both U.S. presidential candidates are laying the groundwork on how they plan to better the American economyGlobal News at 6 WinnipegAug 15
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Province appoints oversight panel for embattled Manitoba school divisionThe province has stepped in and appointed a special advisory panel to deal with turmoil in a Manitoba school division.Jun 12
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Federal international student cap having ‘negative impact’ in Manitoba: stakeholdersIt’s that time of year when university and college students are heading back to school, but this year an important crop of students won’t be, raising some concerns in Manitoba. Daisy Woelk reports.Sep 3
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Manitoba teachers ink historic agreementThe first-ever provincial bargaining agreement between Manitoba teachers and school boards was signed Tuesday morning at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Marney Blunt reports.EducationAug 27
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Cellphones in Schools: A debate on the new banAs Manitoba joins the growing list of regions implementing cellphone bans in schools, we dive into the debate with parenting expert Alyson Schafer and tech guru Carmi Levy. They weigh in on whether these bans are effective, what’s driving the change, and how different regions are handling the issue.The Morning ShowAug 28
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Mountain View School Division superintendent fired, 3 trustees resignFour members of a Manitoba school division have resigned or been fired since the weekend, with no reasons given as to why.Jun 4
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg: June 3, 2024Four members of a Manitoba school division have resigned or been fired since the weekend, with no reasons given as to why. Massive changes are coming to the Winnipeg Transit network, and in just over a year from now, most routes across the city are expected to be different. A 54-year-old man is facing more...Jun 3
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‘Shock and disbelief’ after Manitoba school trustee’s Indigenous commentsA controversial presentation by a school trustee in western Manitoba has members of nearby communities in disbelief. Drew Stremick reports on the speech some are calling ignorant and offensive.Apr 25
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Global National: May 27With pro-Palestinian protesters defying a deadline to leave, the University of Toronto is seeking an injunction to clear the encampment. What constitutional experts think about the odds of the school winning, as the beginning of conviction quickly approaches. Israel is being condemned for an airstrike that torched a camp housing displaced Palestinians in Rafah, killing...Global NationalMay 27
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Drug safety reform urged in BC schools following university student’s deathIn response to the recent drug poisoning death at the University of Victoria, calls have been made for British Columbia to mandate CPR and naloxone training in high schools across the province. The death of 18-year-old in January has prompted her parents to urge the province to take action, deeming the tragedy preventable. Neetu Garcha...Global NationalMay 25
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High school hockey hazing allegations have Manitoba athletic association in uncharted territoryMore reaction after the arrest of three Manitoba teens who face charges stemming from alleged hazings involving members of a high school hockey team. As Marney Blunt reports, advocates say hazing incidents like those alleged in the case can have long-lasting impacts.SportsApr 17
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Consultations ongoing on whether cellphones will be permitted in Manitoba classroomsThe Ontario government announced over the weekend its plan to introduce limits on cellphones in school, as a way to reduce distractions and improve students’ overall health. Could Manitoba follow suit? Drew Stremick reports.Apr 29