Concerns raised in Sicamous over school’s sudden closure because of unexplained odour
Parkview Elementary School in Sicamous, B.C., was indefinitely closed on Friday due to an unexplained odour. Continue reading
Education
A new Camaro for $10? Calgary school raffles off car to raise money for students’ families
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Parents at Foothills Academy are running their annual fall car raffle, which features a brand new Camaro as the prize this year. Continue reading
‘Failure to launch kids’: Canadian students aren’t prepared for adulthood
Experts say it comes down to a community approach — parents, teachers and counsellors all need to do better. Continue reading
University tuition in N.S. to keep rising under new agreement with province
The province’s Department of Advanced Education has signed a new five-year memorandum of understanding with the 10 universities. Continue reading
Support workers in School District 53 reach tentative agreement: CUPE
The union says the new agreement, which still needs ratification, covers members who provide a variety of services for students. Continue reading
Central Okanagan Public Schools offers apology over student bus issues
The school district noted, however, that there was a last-minute rush for passes. Continue reading
Ontario government denied public access to results of class size consultations: advocacy groups
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
The parents are part of a network of advocacy groups fighting to stop cuts to public education and include Ontario Families for Public Education, Scarborough Families for Public Education, West End Parents for Public Education and several others. Continue reading
Nova Scotia schools to remain closed on Tuesday as Dorian cleanup continues
An update on school openings will be issued on Tuesday. Continue reading
All public schools in Nova Scotia to be closed on Monday
Zach Churchill said that officials are continuing to assess all schools and ensure that buildings and properties are safe before students return to classes. Continue reading
Ontario, federal governments reach ‘understanding’ on funding French-language university
The two governments issued a statement Saturday evening saying they’ve signed a “memorandum of understanding” that formally commits them to working together to establish the school. Continue reading