Joe Ortona
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English Montreal School Board to launch court challenge against Quebec’s Bill 96The decision comes only two days after the language law, known as Bill 96, was passed by a vote of 78-29 at the Quebec legislature.CanadaMay 27, 2022
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English Montreal School Board fights Quebec about Bill 21 at appeals courtThe EMSB wants to be allowed to hire staff who wear religious symbols while the government appeals a Quebec Superior Court decision.PoliticsOct 18, 2021
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Ensemble Montréal candidate apologizes over controversial social media postsDan Kraft shared a a climate change-denying documentary and commented on a news story about a Black man who was wrongly detained by police.CanadaOct 8, 2021
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War of words heating up between EMSB and Quebec governmentA motion that denounces Quebec-bashing and takes aim at the English Montreal School Board was unanimously passed by MNAs at the National Assembly.CanadaSep 15, 2021
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Joe Ortona out as Ensemble Montreal candidate after EMSB document disputes Quebec nationhood'I think they are disconnected. It's as though the group has become radical,' said Quebec Premier François Legault of the English Montreal School Board.CanadaSep 7, 2021
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EMSB plans to vote on in-class mask mandate as government awaits new guidance from public healthShould elementary and high school students wear masks in class when they go back to school? EMSB leadership thinks so, but Quebec is waiting for new public health guidance.HealthAug 23, 2021
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Montreal school boards take a staggered approach as senior grades return to class in red zonesAs the majority of senior grades in Quebec red zones return to class full-time as of Monday, a number of school boards opt for a staggered approach.EducationMar 29, 2021
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COVID-19 expenses the bulk of EMSB’s record $15 M deficitThe English Montreal School board is forecasting a record $15-million deficit for the current school year.EducationFeb 25, 2021
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Breath of fresh air: EMSB parents, staff welcome news of air purifiersParents and staff are welcoming the news that the EMSB will purchase and install 800 air purifiers in its schools.CanadaDec 3, 2020
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English Montreal School Board’s interim director general steps down after 3 months on the jobAlfonsi, a 22-year veteran administrator at the board said she will continue in her role as assistant director general, education.EducationNov 17, 2020
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