Childcare
Alberta NDP make push to keep $25-a-day childcare program
The NDP have tabled a petition in the house with more than 1000 signatures that call on the UCP to extend funding for $25-a-day childcare. Continue reading
City of London promotes open spots in area day camps ahead of potential strike
The City of London is doing its part to provide alternatives for local parents and guardians impacted by a potential strike. Continue reading
NDP commits to $10B over four years to create half a million new child care spaces
Singh said the program would be enshrined in law so child care is available across the country, in urban, remote and rural areas. Continue reading
Election 2019: Toronto parents want more child care commitments from federal parties
Every federal party, aside from the Conservatives, have offered some form of child care coverage in their election platforms. Continue reading
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
New North Okanagan daycare delayed by unexpected costs
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
They already have 80 kids on the wait list for 63 spaces. Continue reading
‘You’re going to see a different kid’: Why sleep should come before activities
Experts say children can suffer from being signed up for too many extracurriculars. Continue reading
North York daycare files for bankruptcy after unexpected closure
By Albert Delitala Digital Video Journalist
Willowbrae Academy North York CEO Alexey Alekseev told parents in an email last week that despite prior plans to issue full refunds, the sudden closure left the facility with a deficit from which it could not recover. Continue reading
Lack of affordable, quality child care is a crisis in Penticton: parents
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Child-care operators say the industry is facing a labour shortage with a lack of early childhood educators in B.C. and pay is a major sticking point. Continue reading
Proposed ‘women-led’ housing & childcare facility in East Vancouver met with mixed reactions
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
The proposal is for a housing, childcare and services facility devoted to women, which would also be designed and built by women. Continue reading