47 h. ago New money for B.C. school additions welcomed but a 'drop in the bucket'

Provincial budget includes line item for prefab classrooms--are they better than portables or not good enough?

Society

4 d. ago Funding for 16 new schools in Calgary targets 'historic' enrolment growth

There are 18 school related projects in the Calgary metro area, which would add 14,400 new and updated student spaces according to the province

Society

4 d. ago Trump administration demands Columbia overhaul academic courses in ultimatum

NEW YORK — The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies. In a letter sent Thursday night, federal officials said the university must immediately place its […]

Politics

1 week ago Scott Lear: B.C. should step up and fund automated external defibrillators in all schools across the province

Opinion: An automated external defibrillator in every B.C. school will save lives. All students should be protected and shouldn't have to fundraise for lifesaving equipment.

Society

1 week ago Enrolment increases putting strain on Edmonton Public Schools, projects 172,000 students by 2034

Without additional capital funding, Edmonton Public Schools anticipates that enrolment growth will outpace the creation of new student spaces by approximately 28,500 by 2034.

Society

2 w. ago Facing staff shortages and program cuts, will B.C. schools get more money in Tuesday's budget?

Province says it will not make cuts to funding but also won't commit to helping school districts struggling with shortfalls avoid cuts

Society

2 w. ago Olds college closing down programs following immigration changes

Olds College in Olds, Alta., will suspend several programs following new immigration changes that it says have reduced international student enrollment — a challenge underpinned by a historical lack of provincial funding. Among the programs halted are hospitality and tourism management, craft beverage and brewery operations and agriculture technology integration. Most of these programs offer […]

Other

3 w. ago One injured, suspect arrested after shooting between vehicles

Calgary police believe the shooting was targeted

Events

3 w. ago Trustees eye more Queen's Park cash as budget woes squeeze school libraries

Trustees at the deficit-ridden Thames Valley school board are eyeing a push for more provincial resources to fully fund new London-area schools after a new financial update.

Society