A Winnipeg school division has developed a unique method of contact tracing in efforts to keep its schools coronavirus free.

On Monday the Winnipeg School Division, Pembina Trails School Division, Seven Oaks School Division, St. James Assiniboia School Division, and the River East Transcona School Division unveiled their back-to-school plans.

More than 500 employees in the Pembina Trails division are being temporarily laid off, including 472 educational assistants, 32 library technicians and 24 bus drivers.

In a statement Thursday, Pembina Trails School Division said it was being overly cautious in cancelling two high school trips this month.

Overcrowding in the Pembina Trails School Division is causing uncertainty for local families.

A young student from the Pembina Trails School Division was taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle Monday morning.

A new community hub has been set up at Ryerson school aimed at giving new Canadians a warm welcome.

A power outage in Tuxedo cancelled classes at one elementary school.

In the wake of the Oct. 24 civic election, school divisions across Winnipeg have elected new chairs and vice-chairs. Many divisions are also welcoming new trustees to their boards.

Thousands of kids returned to school Wednesday, including 175 at cozy Ralph Maybank School in Fort Garry.