Trudeau pledges $535 million yearly for child care spaces outside school hours
Trudeau says the Liberals would also cut the fees parents pay for these elementary school programs by 10 per cent. Continue reading
Child Care
City of Peterborough proposes to cease operating child care centres, programs
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
It’s estimated that the provincial funding for children’s services for the city and county will be reduced by $425,000 in 2020 Continue reading
Manitobans’ childcare struggles highlight need for improvements to the system, say experts
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
Experts say the childcare promises coming from all four major parties don’t tackle all the problems surrounding Manitoba’s system. Continue reading
Parents frustrated over wait-lists for care at new elementary school in Halifax
A lot of parents say they’re scrambling to arrange childcare for their children due to lengthy wait-lists for the EXCEL before and after school care program. Continue reading
Manitoba NDP promise to create more child-care spaces, $15 rates
NDP Leader Wab Kinew says he would increase funding for licensed, not-for-profit daycare centres, and ensure child-care spaces were built in all new public buildings, and aim to eliminate the waiting list over 10 years. Continue reading
Manitoba PCs promise more child care spaces, new subsidy
Progressive Conservatives proposed a new child care subsidy for low-income families and promised to create more child care spaces by building more schools if re-elected in September. Continue reading
Parents frustrated after surprise closure of North York daycare
By Albert Delitala Digital Video Journalist
Dozens of families are scrambling to make new plans for their children after the unexpected closure of a North York daycare. Continue reading
Proposed daycare in Baie-D’Urfé sparks mixed reactions from residents
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Residents asked to submit their choice location in a survey for a new daycare but some don’t like any of the options. Continue reading
No charges to be laid after investigation into ‘incident’ at Moncton Headstart
Officials with Moncton Headstart have not offered details on the incident but say it had to do with “child guidance.” Continue reading
Penticton family may have to move back to Ontario due to lack of affordable child care
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Catherwood said the lack of affordable, quality childcare in Penticton could drive more young families out of town. Continue reading