TDSB

• Toronto teacher who led canoe trip says he last saw student who drowned standing in lake

  Nicholas Mills says he never saw Jeremiah Perry swim past him, or leave the water, on July 4, 2017.

  Canada

  Jun 29
• Toronto teacher who led canoe trip where teenage student drowned testifies at negligence trial

  Nicholas Mills, a teacher at C.W. Jefferys C.I., organized and oversaw the July 2017 trip to Algonquin Provincial Park during which 15-year-old Jeremiah Perry drowned.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• Mother’s call for action leads to report, recommendations 2 years after 12-year-old son’s death by suicide

  "I really lost my best friend. I really did. I miss him every single day."

  Canada

  Jun 21
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• COVID-19: Some Ontario school boards ditch ‘quadmester’ system for upcoming school year

  The Toronto District School Board and Halton District School Board are both opting for a ``modified semester'' system that would see students take four courses per term

  Health

  Jun 16
• TDSB and TCDSB won’t have outdoor grads despite Ontario government encouragement, citing limited prep time

  "Months of planning have already gone into creating virtual graduations for students, costs have already been incurred, and there is very limited time to plan in-person events."

  Education

  Jun 4
• Principal cross-examined at trial of Toronto teacher in drowning of student on Algonquin Park field trip

  Monday Gala is taking the stand for a second day at the trial of Nicholas Mills, who is charged with criminal negligence causing death in the July 2017 incident.

  Canada

  May 21
• TDSB planning quadmester model for high school students in 2021-22 school year

  In a letter issued Wednesday, the TDSB said the quad model "allows us to best support students and maintain the necessary health and safety practices" amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  May 12
• Trial begins for TDSB teacher accused of criminal negligence causing death of student who drowned

  A trial has begun for a TDSB teacher charged in relation to the drowning of a 15-year-old C. W. Jefferys Collegiate student while on a six-day canoe trip in 2017.

  Crime

  May 10
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• TDSB files $90M lawsuit against Toronto Fire Services, police, province over York Memorial CI fire

  "The consequences of the fire have been devastating for the TDSB as well as its staff and its students," the 27-page statement of claim dated on May 5 said.

  Canada

  May 6
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• Toronto’s medical officer of health defends sudden decision to close schools due to COVID-19

  “I’m not a big fan of short notice either and I will tell you the decision was taken very deliberately and with a great deal of consideration."

  Health

  Apr 7