31 h. ago Lawsuit dropped against Quebec teacher, school board over student art posted online

Montreal-area parents filed a lawsuit against the school board and one of its teachers after discovering their children's classroom artwork available for sale online.

Society

35 h. ago Prosecutors want Young Thug in prison over viral post that sparked backlash

ATLANTA — Prosecutors in Atlanta are asking a judge to revoke Young Thug’s probation and send him to prison because of his viral post that sparked an online backlash against the district attorney’s office. The Grammy-winning rapper pleaded guilty in October to gang, drug and gun charges and was released from jail. However, Fulton County […]

Events

3 d. ago Retired London principal charged in alleged historical sex assault

A retired teacher and principal with the London region school board is charged in an alleged historical sexual assault

Events

3 d. ago School board boss sorry for April Fools' Day email that riled staff

An April Fools' Day joke ended in an apology after some people said they were irked by a prank email sent out by the top boss at the Thames Valley District school board

Society

3 d. ago Today's letters: OCDSB should offer real options, not false choices

Tuesday, April 1: A school board isn't a business, and shouldn't approach education that way, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Events

7 d. ago ‘Content creator’ busted for posting videos of sex with Chihuahua

A Florida woman has been accused of sexually abusing a Chihuahua and posting video of it online. Logan Guminski, 27, of Ocala, was charged with sexual activity involving an animal and filming sexual activity involving an animal, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a statement on Facebook alongside a clip of the accused being […]

Other

1 week ago As parents vow to leave OCDSB, the Catholic board is creating waiting lists

The Ottawa Catholic School Board says it will establish waiting lists for transfers

Other

1 week ago Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top national security officials for President Donald Trump, including his defense secretary, texted war plans for upcoming military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in a secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic, the magazine reported in a story posted online Monday. The National Security Council said the […]

Other

2 w. ago London school board sorry for 'harmful' quiz that stunned Indigenous child

A 12-year-old Indigenous student hasn’t returned to her London classroom for months since being handed a quiz that even Thames Valley District school board officials are calling “harmful” and “triggering.”

Society

2 w. ago Why did the Thames Valley school board spend $300K on lawyers last month?

The cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board spent more than $300,000 in legal fees in February, its latest financial figures show, and it’s not saying why. “If you are looking for information on this matter, you will need to submit an FOI (Freedom of Information) request,” a spokesperson for the board said in an email. […]

Society

2 w. ago School support workers union ratifies deal with Edmonton public school board

The union for school support staff in Edmonton says its 3,000 members are to return to work Thursday after ratifying a new deal with the public school board. Members voted 93 per cent in favour of the new deal, which the Canadian Union of Public Employees has said includes a higher wage package. Workers from […]

Society

2 w. ago London Catholic school trustee on conference at casino: No, thanks

The chair of the London District Catholic school board says he has declined an invitation to a conference at a Southwestern Ontario casino’s hotel this spring. Hosted by Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association, the conference is being held May 14 to 16 at Caesars Windsor hotel. “If it’s a trustees’ conference without professional development, I […]

Society

2 w. ago Alberta school support workers to return to classrooms as massive strike winds down

Thousands of education support staff around Alberta are set to return to their posts in the coming days as a months-long strike winds down, union officials said Tuesday. The Canadian Union of Public Employees said tentative contracts with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education were reached pending ratification from members. Over […]

Society

2 w. ago Education support workers in Calgary and Parkland School District reach tentative contract agreements

CUPE says striking education support workers with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education have reached tentative contract agreements.

Society

2 w. ago Facing $20M budget squeeze, OCDSB looks to eliminate 150 jobs

The reductions will come through retirements and resignations, not filling vacant positions and eliminating positions

Economics

2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Further dithering on Edmonton hospital projects an infuriating test of patients

Welcome to Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital, where the new emergency department is long and spacious, and so are the wait times. Enjoy the bright, comfy seating areas, because chances are you are going to be here awhile — well over seven hours, according to projected wait times I saw posted online this week. You could try […]

Science

3 w. ago School board boss ignored trustee's SkyDome hotel retreat queries: Emails

Thames Valley’s education director refused to respond to questions from chair Beth Mail about the details of a senior administration retreat

Society

3 w. ago School board boss ignored trustee's SkyDome retreat queries: Emails

Thames Valley’s education director refused to respond to questions from chair Beth Mail about the details of a senior administration retreat

Society

3 w. ago PR firm executive spoke to Thames Valley board leaders in 2023

More details emerge about Thames Valley District school board's use of a damage-control consulting firm that was paid more than $225,000.

Politics

3 w. ago Social media giants lose bid to have lawsuit from Ontario school boards dropped

An Ontario court has struck down social media giants' motion to dismiss a case brought forward by several school boards that alleges their platforms disrupt student learning.

Society