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• Hamilton public school board marks Pride month by raising more inclusive Pride flag

  It's a combination of the rainbow flag and the progressive flag that recognizes people of colour and transgender people, with an addition to include the intersex community.

  Canada

  Jun 1
  
• Hamilton’s public board to stop naming schools after people, will review existing labels

  A new policy, which underwent public consultation last fall, is set to limit future naming options to locations, landmarks and natural features.

  Education

  Apr 25
  
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• Announced Ontario education funding not ‘necessarily new money’: Hamilton board chair

  Hamilton's public school board chairs revealed their initial thoughts on the Ford government's recent education funding announcement and the plan to convert underutilized schools.

  Education

  Apr 18
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• Hamilton public school trustees request more data on expulsions, suspensions

  Trustees at Hamilton's public school board are asking staff to come back with more data on the students that are involved in suspensions and expulsions.

  Education

  Apr 6
• Police respond to pair of morning bomb threats at Hamilton public schools

  Hamilton police say they evacuated a pair of schools, one in the east end and another on the Mountain, Tuesday morning following threats made to staff members.

  Crime

  Mar 21
• Hamilton public school board approves creation of anonymous whistleblower policy

  Hamilton's public school board is creating a whistleblower policy to make it easier for students and staff to report incidents of discrimination, harassment, or wrongdoing.

  Education

  Feb 14
• Hamilton and Halton school bus cancellations

  While the storm system that passed over our area yesterday didn't produce as much snow as first predicted, it is having an impact on student transportation.  

  Environment

  Jan 26
• Winter Storm Cancellations: Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region

  Despite an overnight snowfall of between 10 and 20 cm for much of southern Ontario, most school boards are open Thursday. However, those operating buses will see delays.

  Education

  Jan 25
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• Winter storm causes closures, cancellations at schools and programs across Hamilton and Niagara

  There are cancellations and closures at schools and other organizations across Hamilton and the surrounding regions as of Friday due to the winter storm.

  Education

  Dec 22, 2022
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• Hamilton public and Catholic school boards remain open amid freezing rain warning

  Most schools are open and transportation is running in the Hamilton region as the area contends with a freezing rain warning on Thursday.

  Weather

  Dec 15, 2022