1 week ago Fatherly feud at Ontario school leads to headbutt and bloody nose

A before-school dispute between parents in the parking lot of a Guelph school left one with a bloody nose and another with a court appearance, according to Guelph police.

Society

2 w. ago 'Alarming' school bus crashes spark outcry at London elementary school

Parents are sounding the alarm after two vehicles recently struck parked school buses – with students already on board – outside a south London elementary school. “There have been multiple incidents involving vehicles colliding with parked school buses along Ernest Avenue” at Sir Arthur Carty elementary school, parent Ashleigh Withenshaw said. “The pattern is alarming […]

Society

2 w. ago B.C. provides peek into $2.95B SkyTrain tunnels, set to open in 2027

VANCOUVER — In a maze of cement under Vancouver, the latest expansion to the SkyTrain rapid-transit system is taking shape, one stretch of track at a time. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth described how track is being hauled into place in 400-metre lengths, as he led a tour of the $2.95-billion Broadway subway project and its […]

Economics

2 w. ago Parents at two schools irked over lack of transportation to track meet

After voicing their complaints to the London District Catholic school board, St. Thomas parents will be allowed to drive their children to a rescheduled track competition Monday, but no buses will be provided. “After thoughtful consideration, and with student safety as our main priority, the decision has been made for parents and guardians to transport […]

Sport

2 w. ago Toronto Catholic District School Board warns of ’dangerous’ social media trends

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is warning parents about “dangerous” social media challenges that are trending among students in Ontario schools. The board says the challenges are recorded on video and shared online to encourage others to participate, but they can pose serious risks to students and the entire school community. Among them is […]

Society

3 w. ago Measles has exploded in Texas, but state could let more kids skip vaccines

A bill approved by state lawmakers and sent to the governor would make it easier for parents to enroll their children in school without standard vaccinations for diseases.

Society