Schools
Southern Alberta students attend leadership conference in Lethbridge
Each student had the opportunity to present in front of their peers, attend breakout sessions, sing songs, play games and make connections to aid in their leadership success. Continue reading
Quebec outlines guidelines for preventing lead in school’s drinking water
Elementary schools have until June 23, 2020, and others have until Nov. 1, 2020 to measure the concentration of lead in their water and begin corrective measures. Continue reading
School and other cancellations around southern Manitoba on Friday
Cancellations around southern Manitoba for Friday, October 11 Continue reading
More than 2,300 new child-care spaces on the way in Vancouver
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Long awaited child care spaces are about to come to the city of Vancouver. Continue reading
New Brunswick to review education, keep entry point for immersion: minister
Cardy says consultations over the last several months have revealed challenges with the province’s education system that go beyond the immersion entry point, saying they “exist throughout the entire system.” Continue reading
Measles immunization programs underway at B.C. schools
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
After weeks of preparation, B.C. schools are now offering immunization vaccines. Continue reading
Calgary GSA students react to Jason Kenney’s victory in provincial election
By Jill Croteau Reporter
It was a hot-button issue throughout the Alberta election, dividing UCP supporters and the LGBTQ community. Many are now left wondering what will become of those concerns with Jason Kenney’s victory. Continue reading
Hamilton’s Food4Kids eliminates wait list
Food4Kids says three years ago, the program had a wait list of 500 children, but as of Monday, the wait list has been eliminated. Continue reading
Dozens of Saskatchewan classrooms operating overcapacity: province
By Allison Bamford Digital Broadcast Journalist
Saskatchewan NDP says the province isn’t keeping pace with the population growth as dozens of schools are operating at overcapacity. Continue reading
Hamilton students protest education cuts in province-wide walkout
Students at Westdale Secondary School were among those at schools across Ontario who took part in a walkout to protest the Ford government’s changes to education. Continue reading