London students to take part in global climate strike on Friday
The worldwide climate protest is largely inspired by 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg. Continue reading
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Visitations, funeral announced for London boy who died of medical emergency on 1st day of school
A funeral will be held Monday for the 11-year-old London boy who died after suffering a medical emergency on the first day of class at Cedar Hollow Public School. Continue reading
London students, parents, and new TVDSB director of education, mark first day of school
Not only was it the first day of school for children in London, it was also the first school day for the TVDSB’s new director of education. Continue reading
TVDSB to expand free menstrual product services across high schools
A Thames Valley District School Board pilot project offering free menstrual products to students will be expanded to more schools in September. Continue reading
TVDSB forms committee to probe code of conduct complaint against trustee Jake Skinner
The move comes months after a PR firm Skinner co-runs came under fire for its role in the creation of two attack websites during the 2018 municipal election. Continue reading
Canada Day fireworks in East London scrapped following changes to TVDSB policy
The East London Optimist Club has cancelled its planned celebrations due to policy changes recently enacted by the Thames Valley District School Board. Continue reading
Thames Valley school board trustee files complaint against colleague over Blackridge Strategy scandal
Corrine Rahman filed the code of conduct complaint with the board to request an inquiry into the actions of trustee Jake Skinner. Continue reading
TVDSB Special Olympics postponed due to weather
Monday’s forecast calls for showers with risk of a thunderstorm. Continue reading
Thames Valley District School Board projects deficit twice the size of last year’s
The preliminary budget for the public school board shows that it will carry a $4.6-million deficit into the next school year — double the size of last year’s deficit. Continue reading
Mark Fisher to take over as Thames Valley school board director of education in September
“Mark is an optimistic and proactive problem-solver who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of director,” board chair Arlene Morell said. Continue reading