37 h. ago October election changes cost municipalities millions, longer return times 

“This time, if you're voting for a mayoral candidate, you're voting for a counselor candidate, and you're eligible to vote for a trustee in a school board, each of those races is going to be on a separate piece of paper."

Politics

3 d. ago OCDSB put under provincial supervision over financial 'mismanagement'

The provincial government will be appointing a supervisor to over see the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's finances.

Other

3 d. ago Ontario taking control of four school boards, including TDSB and TCDSB

Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says the province has taken control of four more school boards. He says the province has appointed supervisors to the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School Board. Calandra says the moves come after a recommendation following […]

Society

3 d. ago Ontario taking control of 4 school boards, including TDSB and TCDSB, due to ‘mismanagement’

Ontario has taken control of four more school boards due to “mismanagement,” the education minister announced Friday while saying it’s time for a broader rethink of board governance. The province has appointed supervisors to the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic School […]

Society

3 d. ago Ford government sends supervisors into TDSB and others, sidelining trustees

The move effectively gives the provincial government control over the day-to-day decisions of those boards, taking it away from trustees elected in October 2022.

Politics

4 d. ago Saskatoon Public Schools to expand safety programs next year after fire attack

As schools close for the summer, the Saskatoon Public School Board is looking towards the future, funding more programs designed to address behavioural and safety concerns.

Events

4 d. ago Great Canadian Casino facing $350K fine after impromptu party on gaming floor

Ontario’s alcohol and gaming regulator says a Toronto casino is facing a $350,000 fine after a performer hosted an impromptu party on the gaming floor following a concert marked by “widespread intoxication, disorderly behaviour” and numerous incidents. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto was handed the penalty […]

Economics

4 d. ago School board pushed to better support kids with fetal alcohol disorder

Parents of children are applauding a motion that may lead to more specialized help for students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

Society

1 week ago Algonquin elder files lawsuit claiming she was bounced from OCDSB committee

Monique Manatch was chair of the school board's Indigenous Education Committee from 2016 until she was removed from the position in February, a statement of claim says.

Other

2 w. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 President to Join Sudbury Picket Line as WSIB Strike Enters Fourth Week

SUDBURY, Ontario — As the strike by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) workers stretches into its fourth week, Harry Goslin, President of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), will join the picket line in Sudbury on Tuesday, June 17 at 12:30 p.m., to support members in their push for a fair contract and […]

Other

2 w. ago Supervisor running Thames Valley school board breaks silence

The ministry-appointed supervisor in charge of the embattled Thames Valley District school board has broken his public silence

Society

3 w. ago What an arm! Young hurler shatters school board division's softball toss record

What an arm on this kid.

Society

3 w. ago Trump Is Holding Back From Calling Out China Over Russia War Aid

President Donald Trump is holding back from pushing China to halt support for Russia’s war machine as he focuses on other issues in the relationship with its biggest geopolitical rival, according to US and European officials familiar with the matter.

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3 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

4 w. ago LILLEY: High time province puts kibosh on wasteful boards renaming schools

Legislation comes after Toronto District School Board voted in February to rename several institutions

Society

4 w. ago LILLEY: High time Ontario puts kibosh on wasteful boards renaming schools

Legislation comes after Toronto District School Board voted in February to rename several institutions

Society

4 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