The ERs of hospitals in Chateauguay and Valleyfield are operating way beyond capacity — a stark reminder that a new one in the region is needed.

The provincial government has announced $64 million in funding for the Surrey school district, which will go towards a new elementary school, additions to two existing schools and the purchase of land needed to build another school.

St. Frances School is bursting at the seams with students and Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools officials say something must be done.