19 h. ago Calgary tutors see increased demand, ahead of provincewide teacher strike on Monday

Parents are wanting educational support for more specialized subjects, seeking out tutors and private educators to prevent their kids from falling behind.

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3 d. ago Opinion: 'Parental rights' threaten to take public education backwards

As students across Alberta returned to class this fall, families were met with a slate of changes ushered in by the United Conservative Party (UCP) government. Under the Education Amendment Act, schools are now required to notify parents if a student asks to be called by a different name or pronoun at school — the […]

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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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4 d. ago Trump Plans to Use Shutdown to Fire Federal Workers This Week

White House Budget Director Russell Vought is planning to swiftly dismiss federal workers, a sign that Republicans will lean into hardball tactics to pressure Democrats to cave to end a government shutdown.

Events

8 d. ago Des parents inquiets et démotivés dans les conseils d’établissement du réseau scolaire

La Fédération des comités de parents du Québec lève un drapeau rouge.

Politics

8 d. ago 'We are waiting, as are all Albertans,' say parents and education advocates ahead of ATA vote on tentative agreement

If the deal is rejected, the ATA will move ahead with a strike Oct. 6

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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 […]

Transport

2 w. ago Ontario’s top cops favour speed cameras, contrary to Ford’s push to axe them

The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has urged Ford to reconsider his plan, saying it will put pedestrians at risk

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2 w. ago Ford government urged to drop sales tax on all new homes amid crisis

The province said it was waiting for the federal government to act, but wouldn't explain if any technical barriers stopped it from moving alone.

Politics

2 w. ago Le milieu syndical dénonce la décision d’un CSS de mettre en demeure des parents

Ces derniers avaient décidé de refuser d’adopter le budget de leur école pour condamner les coupures budgétaires.

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2 w. ago Peter MacKinnon: Are charter schools an answer to public school propaganda?

Parents want their children to be educated, not indoctrinated

Society

2 w. ago Des parents mis en demeure par leur CSS pour ne pas avoir approuvé le budget de leur école

Ils souhaitent ainsi envoyer un message à Québec afin qu’il investisse davantage en éducation.

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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 […]

Events

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.

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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

2 w. ago The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a sign of how unusual this week’s Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it will make on interest rates — usually the main event — is just one of the key unknowns to be resolved when officials gather Tuesday and Wednesday. For now, it’s not even clear who will be there. […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras

Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.

Politics

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.

Transport

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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