3 d. ago Palmarès des écoles: la ministre de l’Éducation, Sonia LeBel, reste vague sur l’intention de publier le sien

Son prédécesseur, Bernard Drainville, voulait publier des données sur la réussite scolaire par école.

Politics

4 d. ago Thames Valley among Ontario school boards told to open 'support offices'

This marks a step toward what Education Minister Paul Calandra has said is a plan to eliminate school board trustees “100 per cent” by year’s end.

Society

4 d. ago OCDSB to open 'student and family support office' run by province

Critics fear the move will lead to the end of elected school board trustees in Ontario.

Other

9 d. ago Opinion: Classroom expertise comes from teachers, not screeners

Helping Alberta kids achieve high levels of literacy and numeracy is like world peace — it’s easy to agree in principle that it’s important. The trickier question is what policies actually leverage positive change. Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides recently tabled Bill 6, which mandates K-3 literacy and numeracy screeners. That may sound good, but it […]

Other

1 week ago Thai vocational education representatives visit Guangxi Financial Vocational College, jointly discussing a new blueprint for vocational education

NANNING, China, Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, Minister Tanapat Saengchan of the Vocational Education Commission of Thailand visited Guangxi Financial Vocational College. This exchange is an important opportunity to deepen cooperation between the two sides, and it is expected that through pragmatic communication, in-depth collaboration in the field of vocational education between the […]

Other

1 week ago Ontario avoids public hearings on bills; one would boost education minister’s powers

A motion from House Leader Steve Clark looks to speed several bills through the legislative process after the government shortened the fall sitting by more than a month.

Politics

2 w. ago Education minister orders northern Ontario school board to resolve dysfunction

Ontario's education minister has ordered a North Bay area school board to take immediate steps to resolve what a report described as overwhelming dysfunction.

Politics

2 w. ago Les innus rêvent d’un ministère de l’Éducation des Premières nations

Un curriculum scolaire conçu par et pour les membres de la communauté d’ITUM?

Politics

3 w. ago Ontario trustee who education minister sought to fire resigns, tied to Italy art trip

Calandra tabled a bill Monday with the sole purpose of firing Watson and barring him from being a trustee at any Ontario school board until 2030.

Events

3 w. ago Opinion: Alberta is undermining public education — and democracy

As a one-time, and longtime minister of education in Alberta (in what may be regarded as the good old days), and as a democrat, I am appalled to see what the current situation illuminates, so nakedly, about the provincial government. Most often, the strike by teachers is talked about in terms of salaries and working […]

Other

3 w. ago Petition launched to recall Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides

Just over 16,000 residents of Calgary-Bow have to sign the petition in order for the riding's MLA — Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides — to be recalled.

Politics

3 w. ago Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides faces recall petition amid teachers' strike

The petition will require 16,006 signatures to oust Nicolaides

Politics

3 w. ago Opinion: Is class size related to academic achievement? The research says no

Is class size related to academic achievement? Undoubtedly, it’s the most burning question in education in Alberta right now. On the one hand, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said there is no evidence the two are related. On the other hand, the opposition party shadow minister Amanda Chapman and Alberta Teachers’ Association president Jason Schilling emphasized […]

Other

3 w. ago Ontario education minister to school boards: Restore cancelled proms

The principals cited growing liabilities and risks connected to school-run proms

Politics

3 w. ago La ministre Sonia LeBel lève le plafond d’embauche en éducation

Cela donnera aux centres de services scolaires la «latitude nécessaire» pour utiliser les sommes réinvesties cet été.

Politics

3 w. ago For school trustees, concern grows that Queen's Park may end their roles

Rattled London-area school board trustees – both public and Catholic – are lobbying to save their jobs in the wake of a directive by Ontario's education minister to do away with an “outdated” governance system.

Society

3 w. ago Double Down on Education, Not Flavour Bans: CVA Responds to Misinformation from Nicotine Control Groups

Toronto, ON, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Vaping Association urges provincial and federal health ministers to focus on youth prevention and education programs that provide a pathway for youth to quit vaping and smoking.   “It is deeply concerning witnessing certain nicotine control groups and Alberta students lobbying the government for prohibitionist policies rather than offering solutions to address youth vaping.  Rather than reducing harm, restrictive […]

Events

4 w. ago Calandra tables bill that would fire school board trustee involved in Italy trip

Education Minister Paul Calandra has tabled a bill with the sole purpose of firing one school board trustee. It is related to a $45,000 trip that four trustees from the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board took last year to Italy, where they bought $100,000 worth of art for the board. Calandra has said […]

Events

4 w. ago Ontario bill could lead to firing of school board trustee over Italy art trip

Calandra has said for months that three of the four trustees paid back their expenses, but the fourth was refusing and if he continued to do so, he would be fired.

Society

4 w. ago Bin There Dump That Northern Ontario Honoured with Local Business Awards

NORTH BAY, Ontario — Bin There Dump That, a trusted residential dumpster rental provider, is proud to announce that its Northern Ontario franchise location, based in North Bay, has been recognized with multiple local business awards. These honours highlight the team’s exceptional service, operational excellence, and commitment to the community. The awards, presented by Quality […]

Economics