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‘Teachers want kids to pay attention,’ Ford says as Ontario limits cell phone use in schools
Description
April 29, 2024
The Ontario government announced on Sunday that it's introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. Responding to the announcement on Monday, Premier Doug Ford said, "Teacher's want the kids to pay attention."
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‘Teachers want kids to pay attention,’ Ford says as Ontario limits cell phone use in schools01:18 | April 29, 2024
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Missing 3-year-old Quebec child found alive, spotted by drone in Ontario02:07 | 10 hours ago
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Canadians stranded amid rising tensions in the Middle East03:28 | 11 hours ago
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Man in his 20s stabbed to death on The Danforth, suspect fled01:48 | June 18, 2025
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Stanley Cup Game 6 recap with Adam Wylde06:00 | June 18, 2025
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Marking International Sushi Day with Nobu06:00 | June 18, 2025
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Combatting isolation by connecting seniors with companions05:48 | June 18, 2025
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Indigenous Wellness Centre has ceremonial opening at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital02:07 | June 18, 2025
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Ontario senior unretires due to high cost of living02:55 | June 17, 2025
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‘Lawless society’: Doug Ford says masked men tried to steal vehicle from his home01:05 | June 17, 2025
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Alleged carjacking, police pursuit prompts Gardiner, DVP closures01:39 | June 17, 2025
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Drake calls out former NDP leader for attending Kendrick Lamar concert00:39 | June 16, 2025
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‘Dozens’ of staged car accidents, extortion attempts linked to criminal group in Brampton: police04:38 | June 16, 2025
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18 people arrested in extortion, tow truck violence probe: Peel police02:37 | June 16, 2025
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Calls for removal of labour barriers in Canada as small businesses struggle to hire01:41 | June 15, 2025
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‘No Tyrants!’ Toronto joins U.S. protests against Trump, Musk01:52 | June 14, 2025
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High-profile world junior sexual assault trial wraps after 8 weeks02:46 | June 13, 2025
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Doug Ford’s approval rating drops amid Bill 5 backlash02:04 | June 13, 2025
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‘Anne Shirley’ Anime Celebrates 117 Years of Storytelling05:45 | June 13, 2025
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World junior complainant’s memory gaps due to ‘trauma,’ Crown says in closing submissions02:12 | June 12, 2025
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Unlicensed drunk driver who caused Toronto fatal collision in 2023 pleads guilty02:11 | June 12, 2025
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Ford government broke ‘legal’ record-keeping rules during Greenbelt scandal02:03 | June 12, 2025
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PM Carney pledges to meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target this year06:19 | June 12, 2025
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Deer Lake First Nation residents shelter in GTA amid wildfires02:00 | June 11, 2025
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World junior defence wraps closing submissions, Crown begins final pitch02:27 | June 11, 2025
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Officer-involved shooting in Markham leaves man in critical condition, SIU investigating00:47 | June 11, 2025
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UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play06:29 | June 11, 2025
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Man shot and killed in Scarborough, suspects at large02:07 | June 10, 2025
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‘Lots of divisiveness between Canada-America but the people see no border’ Lily Gladstone declares06:23 | June 10, 2025
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‘Teachers want kids to pay attention,’ Ford says as Ontario limits cell phone use in schools01:18 | April 29, 2024
-
Missing 3-year-old Quebec child found alive, spotted by drone in Ontario02:07 | 10 hours ago
-
Canadians stranded amid rising tensions in the Middle East03:28 | 11 hours ago
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Man in his 20s stabbed to death on The Danforth, suspect fled01:48 | June 18, 2025
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Stanley Cup Game 6 recap with Adam Wylde06:00 | June 18, 2025
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Marking International Sushi Day with Nobu06:00 | June 18, 2025
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Combatting isolation by connecting seniors with companions05:48 | June 18, 2025
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Indigenous Wellness Centre has ceremonial opening at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital02:07 | June 18, 2025
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Ontario senior unretires due to high cost of living02:55 | June 17, 2025
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‘Lawless society’: Doug Ford says masked men tried to steal vehicle from his home01:05 | June 17, 2025
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Alleged carjacking, police pursuit prompts Gardiner, DVP closures01:39 | June 17, 2025
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Drake calls out former NDP leader for attending Kendrick Lamar concert00:39 | June 16, 2025
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‘Dozens’ of staged car accidents, extortion attempts linked to criminal group in Brampton: police04:38 | June 16, 2025
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18 people arrested in extortion, tow truck violence probe: Peel police02:37 | June 16, 2025
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Calls for removal of labour barriers in Canada as small businesses struggle to hire01:41 | June 15, 2025
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Toronto’s Taste of Little Italy in full swing this weekend02:03 | June 15, 2025
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How to celebrate Italian heritage month in Canada?05:39 | June 15, 2025
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‘No Tyrants!’ Toronto joins U.S. protests against Trump, Musk01:52 | June 14, 2025
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High-profile world junior sexual assault trial wraps after 8 weeks02:46 | June 13, 2025
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Doug Ford’s approval rating drops amid Bill 5 backlash02:04 | June 13, 2025
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‘Anne Shirley’ Anime Celebrates 117 Years of Storytelling05:45 | June 13, 2025
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World junior complainant’s memory gaps due to ‘trauma,’ Crown says in closing submissions02:12 | June 12, 2025
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Unlicensed drunk driver who caused Toronto fatal collision in 2023 pleads guilty02:11 | June 12, 2025
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Ford government broke ‘legal’ record-keeping rules during Greenbelt scandal02:03 | June 12, 2025
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PM Carney pledges to meet NATO’s 2% defence spending target this year06:19 | June 12, 2025
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Deer Lake First Nation residents shelter in GTA amid wildfires02:00 | June 11, 2025
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World junior defence wraps closing submissions, Crown begins final pitch02:27 | June 11, 2025
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Officer-involved shooting in Markham leaves man in critical condition, SIU investigating00:47 | June 11, 2025
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UN International Day of Play: celebrating the power of play06:29 | June 11, 2025
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FIFA 2026 & F1, Canada major thrills and major bills for Canadians06:24 | June 11, 2025
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Man shot and killed in Scarborough, suspects at large02:07 | June 10, 2025
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‘Lots of divisiveness between Canada-America but the people see no border’ Lily Gladstone declares06:23 | June 10, 2025
‘Teachers want kids to pay attention,’ Ford says as Ontario limits cell phone use in schools
Description
April 29, 2024
The Ontario government announced on Sunday that it's introducing new limits on cellphone use in schools and banning vaping devices in a move to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children. Responding to the announcement on Monday, Premier Doug Ford said, "Teacher's want the kids to pay attention."
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