89 m. ago 'Glorified spreadsheet': Alberta's restaurant inspection website needs major overhaul, expert says

The results remain stuck on an old website built before the iPhone and Instagram existed, at a time when Connor McDavid was still in elementary school

Politics

3 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: School vouchers offer escape from teacher strike chaos 

A decentralized environment of competing public, private, and home schools resists disruption

Society

11 h. ago Alberta education support workers continue to work during teachers’ strike

Thousands of support workers at Alberta schools continue to clock in each day during an Alberta teachers' strike. There's work to go around, but it's still an uncertain road ahead.

Society

12 h. ago WARMINGTON: Education minister scolds Toronto high school for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Paul Calandra said he doesn't "believe" the act on such a dark anniversary was accidental and warned the national anthem should only be played in French or English.

Politics

12 h. ago WARMINGTON: Toronto high school scolded for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Education Minister Paul Calandra warns incident at Earl Haig Secondary School better not happen again

Society

12 h. ago Independent education advocates 'disappointed' in petition to axe public funding for private schools

Across Canada, other provinces have no public funding allocated for independent schools

Society

13 h. ago PHOTOS: Westminster Wildcats vs. College Avenue, TVRA senior football

The Westminster Wildcats senior football team faced Woodstock’s College Avenue at Regina Mundi secondary school.

Sport

16 h. ago Students outraged after three schools in Durham Region cancel prom

Brooklin, Brock, Uxbridge high school principals cite growing liabilities, risks in letter to parents

Society

16 h. ago ‘Climbing the Truth and Reconciliation Mountain’ with Mother Teresa School

Students and volunteers had the opportunity to participate in stretching a buffalo hide at Mother Teresa School in Regina.

Society

17 h. ago Maple Ridge teacher suspended after following student from job, Coquitlam teacher vaped at school

Two B.C. teachers faced disciplinary action.

Society

19 h. ago Media Advisory — Parents call out crumbling schools and lack of student supports during a Calandra PR event

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: Students and staff are dealing with shuttered spaces, boiling hot classrooms, lack of maintenance and decreased special education supports. This is all due to the $6.3 billion cuts to education (AKA under-funding) while Calandra is at a PR event for the opening of a newly built space […]

Society

23 h. ago Ontario high school football game shut down after fight, pepper spray use

Caledon OPP were called to a high school football game on Oct. 3 to investigate after multiple incidents occurred, including a physical altercation and the use of pepper spray.

Society

33 h. ago Some Ontario residents set to receive government payment this week

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed to Ontario residents this week.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Friday, Oct. 10.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive it on a monthly basis.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or private school residence in 2024, according to the province's website.The Northern Ontario Energy Credit is designed to assist ...

Politics

36 h. ago Summerland family aims to get accessible playground built for kids with mobility issues

"The school district anticipates receiving a response from the Ministry in early spring 2026 regarding this funding request," the email states.

Society

37 h. ago Teen charged after student allegedly threatened at high school

The incident happened Monday morning at F.E. Madill secondary school in Wingham, police say.

Society

38 h. ago Advance voting underway for the 2025 Calgary municipal election

Advance polls are now open each day between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. until Oct. 11, for the 2025 election of a new Calgary mayor, council and public and separate school board trustees.

Politics

40 h. ago YMCA and Hope Mission offering children's day camp and emergency meal programs during teachers' strike

As thousands of teachers walk off the job on Monday, the Hope Mission and the YMCA are offering emergency meal and day camp programs, along with extended child care across the province. Hope Mission is partnering with Edmonton Catholic Schools to provide lunch for children at five school locations. The YMCA of Northern Alberta will […]

Society

41 h. ago Alberta teachers’ strike: Families face more than just class disruptions

More than 51,000 teachers in Alberta are on strike, leaving more than 700,000 students out of school and facing disruptions to their schooling and other activities.

Other

41 h. ago Ontario school boards join others telling Ford to reconsider speed camera ban

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association begged the province to 'improve and refine' the speed camera program, instead of 'dismantling a proven, life-saving safety system.'

Society

49 h. ago Leong: Alberta teachers' strike underscores incalculable benefits of public schools

Province says there's no more money — but there seems to be been plenty of funds for questionable spending

Society