Ontario reiterates penny-pinching plea to cities and school boards
The message comes on the heels of a provincially-backed $7.35 million fund to help cities and school boards find efficiencies. Continue reading
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Hamilton’s mayor calls on Premier Doug Ford to ‘stop the surprises’ on budget cuts
Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger says the premier’s call for municipalities to cut their budgets in-year by four per cent shows a lack of consideration for municipal budgets. Continue reading
Ontario government to put $1.6B towards ensuring no teacher layoffs due to larger class sizes
Senior government sources say the attrition protection money will be announced Friday, along with school board funding allocations known as Grants for Student Needs. Continue reading
Bill 12 hearings into acceptable extra costs for schools begin in Quebec City
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
The Coalition Avenir Québec’s Bill 12 would clarify what additional costs schools can and cannot charge to parents. Continue reading
Winnipeg school trustee furious at province’s tax crackdown
Mark Wasyliw, trustee for the Winnipeg School Division said Wednesday the province’s announcement is “petty politics” that punishes already underfunded school boards. Continue reading
Latest school closures, bus cancellations in the Greater Toronto Area for Feb. 27, 2019
The expected snowfall in the Greater Toronto Area has resulted in some school closures and bus cancellations on Wednesday. Continue reading
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Latest school closures, bus cancellations in the Greater Toronto Area for Feb. 7, 2019
The inclement weather in the Greater Toronto Area has resulted in some school closures and bus cancellations on Thursday. Continue reading
QESBA tells government school taxes bill is first step to abolishing school boards
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Public hearings on a government bill concerning school taxes became heated Wednesday afternoon when the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) testified. Continue reading
School bus cancellations in the Greater Toronto Area for Jan. 28, 2019
The heavy snowfall in the Greater Toronto area has forced some school bus cancellations Monday morning. Continue reading
School board still seeking information on EPO funding cuts
LDSB school board still seeking information from Ontario government about $25M EPO cut. Continue reading