23 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

3 d. ago Protect Our Schools Rally Takes Over Queens Park: CUPE Education Workers Rally at Queen’s Park on Saturday to Demand Increased Funding, Staffing, and Safety in Ontario Schools

TORONTO — On Saturday, CUPE 1328, representing over 2,000 education workers at the Toronto Catholic District School Board, will lead a rally at Queen’s Park to demand that the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in Ontario schools. Hundreds of CUPE education workers from across the province will gather […]

Society

3 d. ago Parents and educators urge Ford to sign new federal child care agreement, in light of Auditor

Community provides Roadmap to solving issues identified in Auditor’s report TORONTO — The Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC) is welcoming a new report from Ontario’s Auditor-General, which calls on the Ford government to fix gaps in the early learning and child care system, including improving equitable access and workforce development. The report highlights […]

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5 d. ago This is how people in Ontario are marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Today officially marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which recognizes the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools in Canada, reflecting on the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families, and communities. The holiday was officially proposed back in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which, under Action 80, called upon the federal government (in collaboration with Indigenous peoples) to establish a statutory holiday to ensure that "public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process." Sept. 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, which was established in 2013 and honours Phyllis' story, whose new orange shirt was taken on her first day at a residential school when she was only six years old. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture and freedom that many Indigenous children experienced in these schools, and serve...

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9 d. ago Cybersecurity centre warns of ’sophisticated’ threat targeting Cisco equipment

OTTAWA — The federal cybersecurity centre is urging Canadian organizations to “take immediate action” against malware targeting computer systems through Cisco Systems devices. The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security says it is aware of threat activity involving “highly sophisticated” malware against Cisco ASA 5500-X Series devices. The centre says these devices are commonly used by […]

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1 week ago Ontario auditor general sets date to release reports on skills development fund, child care

In a statement on Wednesday, Auditor General Shelley Spence's office announced the special reports would be made public on Oct. 1 at 11 a.m.

Sport

2 w. ago CUPE demands immediate federal action on child care workforce crisis

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) was on Parliament Hill today calling for a national child care workforce strategy. CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer Candace Rennick and members of the union’s National Child Care Working Group delivered thousands of petitions to Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Anna Gainey, Secretary of State […]

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2 w. ago CUPE 8125 serves Notice to Bargain: WestJet Flight Attendants demand fair pay and an end to unpaid work

CALGARY, AB — CUPE 8125, representing WestJet flight attendants, has officially served notice to bargain a new collective agreement. “WestJet flight attendants are professionals who deserve to be paid for every minute they’re on the job, from pre-boarding safety checks to post-flight duties,” said Alia Hussain, President of CUPE 8125. “Unpaid work is unacceptable, and […]

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2 w. ago Sous le feu des critiques, le directeur du FBI Kash Patel s'explique devant le Congrès

Le directeur du FBI, Kash Patel, rend compte mardi de son action à la tête de la police fédérale américaine devant le Congrès.

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2 w. ago Memo sets out new rules for parking outside daycares in wake of deadly crash

Ontario’s education minister is telling licensed daycare providers to immediately prevent the use of parking spaces directly adjacent to child-care facilities, after a toddler was killed when an SUV crashed into a daycare north of Toronto. In a memo to daycares obtained by The Canadian Press, Paul Calandra — who first proposed the measures several […]

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2 w. ago Memo sets out new rules for parking outside Ontario daycares in wake of deadly crash

In a memo to daycares, Paul Calandra — who first proposed the measures several days ago — says the goal is to "better safeguard" children and child-care providers.

Events

2 w. ago Shortage of daycare spaces in downtown Calgary poses challenge for working parents

Study author hopes research sparks conversations about availability of child care closer to where people work

Transport

3 w. ago Alberta families search for child care ahead of potential teachers’ strike

In the event a strike happens, groups around Calgary are preparing to ramp up operations to provide child care options for families in need.

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3 w. ago Ontario plans to ban parking outside child care centres after tragic death of toddler

Paul Calandra said in a statement released Thursday afternoon he wanted to stop people from parking immediately in front of or beside child care centres and playgrounds.

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3 w. ago 6 injured after vehicle crashes into child care building near Toronto

York Regional Police said they were called to a building on Yonge Street and Nottingham Drive in Richmond Hill around 3 p.m. for reports of a "vehicle into building."

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3 w. ago 10 children injured after vehicle crashes into building in Richmond Hill

York Regional Police said they were called to a building on Yonge Street and Nottingham Drive in Richmond Hill around 3 p.m. for reports of a 'vehicle into building.'

Events

3 w. ago Toddler dead, several others injured as vehicle crashes into Richmond Hill child care centre

York Regional Police said they were called to a building on Yonge Street and Nottingham Drive in Richmond Hill around 3 p.m. for reports of a 'vehicle into building.'

Events

3 w. ago WEBINAR: Greenspace Health Hosts Expert Panel on Strengthening Child & Youth Behavioral Health with Measurement

Webinar will prepare providers for updated CARF accreditation standards and share strategies to improve outcomes for young people TORONTO & WASHINGTON — Greenspace Health, North America’s leading provider of Measurement-Based Care technology, education and implementation support, is proud to announce a live educational panel discussion on the future of child and youth behavioral health. The […]

Technology

3 w. ago Sunshine Coast parents feel ‘absolutely abandoned’ by sudden child care program closures

Donna Lynden said she learned the news in an email just five weeks before the program's end. Adding insult to injury, it was her first day back at work after maternity leave. 

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